Spencer Porath, a Brownsburg native, sneaks the ball above the crossbar for a 50-yard field goal make. It came after an intentional grounding by Ryan Browne, his first mistake though not blemish, that forced a fourth-and-21 and loss of 11 yards.

Michigan received an overall grade of 76.8 from Pro Football Focus – its third-lowest game score of the season. An average mark is between 60-69. The defense, which held Purdue to 276 yards, fared better than the offense,

Senior running back Devin Mockobee did not play in Purdue's game against No. 21 Michigan due to an ankle injury. An update was provided after the contest.

3. Nobody needs the head coach to throw his team under the bus after a win, or anytime, really. But Moore’s defenses of the passing game are starting to ring hollow as the Wolverines and their five-star quarterback continue to muddle through mistakes and missed opportunities.

Michigan football will be without its biggest offensive weapon tonight. Running back Justice Haynes is among the six players ruled out by the 21st-ranked Wolverines, who will be shorthanded for tonight’s game against Purdue (7 p.

Purdue had chances to upset No. 21 Michigan in Ann Arbor, but the Boilers came up short. Here are three critical plays that stood in the way of the win.