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HALFTIME: Michigan 13, Wisconsin 10

Although it seemed like the Wolverines were in control for most of the first half, the Badgers are only a touchdown away from taking the lead, and they get the ball to begin the second half. Michigan is outgaining Wisconsin 159 yards to 139.

SECOND QUARTER

0:07 -- Michigan drive starts on own 27

Hassan Haskins rushed up the middle to end the half.

Michigan 13, Wisconsin 10

0:22 -- Wisconsin drive starts on own 37

It only took three plays for Wisconsin to find the end zone. A 36-yard bomb from Graham Mertz to Chimere Dike on the second play of the drive put the Badgers in the red zone, and on the next play, Mertz delivered a perfect ball to Dike in the corner of the end zone for an 18-yard score.

Michigan 13, Wisconsin 10

2:32 – Michigan drive starts on own 35

The Wolverines picked up some crucial points before half but squandered an opportunity for more. On third-and-5 from the Wisconsin 29, Cade McNamara had an open Daylen Baldwin on a crossing route but threw it behind him, leading to an incomplete pass. Michigan settled for a 47-yard field goal from Jake Moody but left some time on the clock for Wisconsin.

Michigan 13, Wisconsin 3

9:36 – Wisconsin drive starts on own 6

Graham Mertz hit tight end Jake Ferguson for a 19-yard gain on the first play of the drive, and the Badgers were able to build some momentum for the first time this game. They extended their drive with a fourth-and-1 conversion from their own 45 as fullback John Chenal plunged up the middle for 2 yards. But their drive stalled after DJ Turner stepped up and made a good tackle on Chez Mellusi on a screen. It looked like Mellusi had the potential for a big gain, but Turner stopped him 2 yards short of the marker on third-and-10. Wisconsin settled for a Collin Larsh 34-yard field goal.

Michigan 10, Wisconsin 3

10:45 – Michigan drive starts on Wisconsin 45

The Wolverines couldn’t take advantage of great starting field position. Cade McNamara tried to force a deep ball to Cornelius Johnson in double coverage that fell incomplete. Another incompletion to Roman Wilson forced a third-and-long, where McNamara settled for a pass to Luke Schoonmaker underneath for a 5-yard gain. Michigan opted to punt. Its passing attack remains inconsistent. McNamara is 9-of-17 passing for 86 yards.

Michigan 10, Wisconsin 0

13:17 – Wisconsin drive starts on own 25

Michigan’s defense is on a mission today. After two Jalen Berger runs for a total of 3 yards, Wisconsin was flagged for delay of game. On third-and-12, David Ojabo beat his guy off the edge and sacked Graham Mertz for an 8-yard loss. The Badgers have yet to pick up a first down, while Mertz is 0 for 4 passing.

Michigan 10, Wisconsin 0

14:40 -- Michigan drive starts on Wisconsin 5

Hassan Haskins rushed up the middle for a 1-yard gain on first down, but on second down, he was tackled for a 4-yard loss on a pitch. Cade McNamara tried to hit Cornelius Johnson on a slant on third down, but his pass was deflected. Jake Moody kicked a 26-yard field goal to extend Michigan’s lead.

Michigan 10, Wisconsin 0

The Wolverines elected to punt on the first play of the second quarter and recovered the ball after bounced off a Wisconsin players. Linebacker Joey Velazquez was the one who pounced on it.

FIRST QUARTER

2:13 – Michigan drive starts on own 30

Cade McNamara zipped a pass to Roman Wilson near the Michigan sideline for a 17-yard gain to moved the chains. On the final play of the quarter, Blake Corum rushed for 2 yards and third-and-4 from the Wisconsin 45.

4:17 – Wisconsin drive starts on own 25

A couple of big plays from Michigan’s leaders on defense to force a third straight three-and-out. Linebacker Josh Ross burst through the line of scrimmage and met Jalen Burger in the backfield for a 2-yard loss that led to a third-and-9. Christopher Hinton picked up his first sack of the season on third down, but Aidan Hutchinson also had the pressure on Mertz while also drawing a holding penalty. Wisconsin has just 3 total yards on three drives.

Michigan 7, Wisconsin 0

7:18 – Michigan drive starts on own 40

The Wolverines showed some more creativity on this drive, including a flea-flicker that led to a touchdown.

On first-and-10 from the Wisconsin 34, Hassan Haskins quickly tossed the ball back to Cade McNamara after taking the handoff, and McNamara hit Cornelius Johnson on a post route for a touchdown. Earlier in the drive, Michigan picked up a first down on fourth-and-2. This time, the Wolverines went to the air on fourth down and moved the chains with a 6-yard completion to Roman Wilson. Michigan is now 2 for 3 on fourth down. The Wolverines have scored first in every game this season.

Michigan 7, Wisconsin 0

7:44 -- Wisconsin drive starts on own 34

Real good start from Michigan’s defense. Its front is getting pressure and Graham Mertz has had no where to throw the ball. Freshman linebacker Junior Colson delivered a big hit on Mertz on third-and-10, leading to a wobbly pass that was nearly intercepted. Wisconsin went three-and-out for the second straight drive.

Michigan 0, Wisconsin 0

10:28 -- Michigan drive starts on own 1

Wisconsin nearly took the lead with a safety, but Cade McNamara evaded pressure in his end zone and hit Blake Corum out of the backfield for a 7-yard gain on third-and-7. But it continues to be a rough start for McNamara and Michigan’s receivers. Two straight incompletions to Cornelius Johnson and a short pass to Erick All for 5 yards led to a Brad Robbins punt.

Michigan 0, Wisconsin 0

12:06 -- Wisconsin drive starts on Michigan 45

Strong series for the Wolverines’ defense, forcing a three-and-out. After two runs Chez Mellusi runs for minimal gains, Mazi Smith deflected Graham Mertz’s pass for an incompletion. Wisconsin decided to punt from Michigan territory instead of going for it on fourth-and-4.

Michigan 0, Wisconsin 0

15:00 -- Michigan drive starts on own 25

A couple of gutsy calls from Jim Harbaugh to open the game. Michigan went for it on fourth-and-1 from its own 34 as Hassan Haskins dove for a first down. But the Wolverines tried to run up the middle on fourth-and-1 on the next set of downs, and this time Haskins was stuffed at the line of scrimmage. Cade McNamara completed 2 of 4 passes for 7 yards on the drive, and two were dropped by receivers.

Michigan 0, Wisconsin 0

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PREGAME UPDATES

- Michigan linebacker Josh Ross has made the trip to Madison. He left last week’s game early with a “stinger” injury. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said he was probable earlier this week.

STORY: Michigan LB Josh Ross expected to play vs. Wisconsin

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Michigan is putting its undefeated record on the line Saturday at a place it has struggled over the past two decades.

The Wolverines (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) and Wisconsin (1-2, 0-1) kick off at noon at Camp Randall Stadium, where Michigan has lost its past five games dating back to 2001.

How to watch Michigan at Wisconsin: TV channel, kickoff time, live stream

Continue to refresh this page as MLive will be providing live updates throughout.

Michigan is coming off a 20-13 victory over Rutgers but mustered just 42 yards of offense in the second half, nearly blowing a 17-point halftime lead.

Meanwhile, the Badgers allowed 31 unanswered points in the fourth quarter last week in a 41-13 loss to Notre Dame. However, their defense only allowed 248 yards. They are second in the nation in total defense, giving up just 210.3 yards per game.

Overall, Jim Harbaugh is 2-3 against Wisconsin.

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