The Michigan Wolverines secured their 1,000th program victory in nail-biter fashion. The game appeared like it was going to be another blowout victory against an overmatched opponent after the first quarter, with Michigan leading 16-3. But Maryland slowly started coming alive and making it competitive as the game went on.
For the first time this season, it was starting to look like the Wolverines were going to have to lean on their offense rather than their defense and outscore their opponent. As things came down to the wire, the defense shined and helped put the game away.