The Trojans rally in the second half only to fall 27-24 after Wolverines running back Kalel Mullings’ 1-yard touchdown run on fourth down with 37 seconds left

Pretty much every college football analyst expected Michigan football to lose to USC on Saturday, but they play the games for a reason. With Alex Orji at the helm as the starting quarterback for the first time,

"That's just a representation of who we are," Michigan football running back Kalel Mullings said after powering the game-winning drive over USC.

The senior running back turned in a career day for a second straight week, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-24 win over No. 11 USC to open Big Ten play on Saturday. Michigan improves to 3-1 to start the season under new coach Sherrone Moore.

Here are our five takeaways from Michigan’s big 27-24 win.

The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines came away with an upset over the No. 11 USC Trojans in Ann Arbor, 27-24. More news: Former Alabama HC Nick Saban Throws Massive Shade at Rival SEC Program

The Trojans have looked improved in 2024, but the first real test comes when it travels to Michigan to face Wolverines for their first Big Ten game.

It turns out it was a smart move for Michigan football to have its biggest recruiting weekend in Week 4 against new Big Ten rival (and old Pac-12 rival) USC. Because not only did the Wolverines manage to upset the No.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan is 1-0 in Big Ten play, thanks to a late rushing touchdown from Kalel Mullings on fourth-and-goal from the 1. Mullings’ score gave the 18th-ranked Wolverines a 27-24 lead over No.