Michigan Towers Over Northern Illinois, 63-10 – Highlights and Takeaways

Michigan Wolverines fans witnessed a blowout Saturday (Sept. 18), as the team beat Northern Illinois 63-10 at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines are now 3-0 on the season. While Michigan was…

Northern Illinois v Michigan

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Michigan Wolverines fans witnessed a blowout Saturday (Sept. 18), as the team beat Northern Illinois 63-10 at Michigan Stadium.

The Wolverines are now 3-0 on the season.

While Michigan was greatly favored to win, the sheer force of the team on the field drew national attention. The game marked Michigan’s largest margin of victory since winning over Maryland, 59-3, back in November 2016.

Michigan is home next Saturday (Sept. 25) to take on the Scarlet Knights.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.