Live updates: Karan Higdon reels off 77-yard TD run

(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)Karan Higdon remains hot

Ambry Thomas returned the ensuing kickoff to the Michigan 23 to start the drive. Brandon Peters tried to hit an open Donovan Peoples-Jones on the left side of the field, but the receiver dove and couldn't reel it in. However, Karan Higdon picked up the offense with a 77-yard touchdown run on second down. Quinn Nordin missed the extra point and Michigan led 13-7.

Run game propels Minnesota to end zone

After a touchback to set up a first down at his own 25, Demry Croft hit Phillip Howard over the middle for 16 yards. A few plays later after a couple of short Rodney Smith rushes, Croft picked up eight yards on a third-and-six to the…