Similar to last week’s 27-24 win over USC, the 12th-ranked Wolverines overcame some shoddy stretches of play to come out on top. A 21-point lead in the fourth quarter nearly evaporated, but Michigan ran out the clock after the Golden Gophers (2-3, 0-2) pulled to within three with 1:37 remaining.

• In the 106th meeting between Michigan and Minnesota, U-M improved to 78-25-3 and has now won 27 of the last 29 games played between the two schools. • With the victory, the Wolverines now have a 41-13-1 record against Minnesota in games played in Ann Arbor and a 25-11-1 record in games at Michigan Stadium.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota on Saturday. Michigan led 24-3 going into the fourth quarter, but Minnesota scored three touchdowns to pull within 27-24 with 1:37 left.