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Takeaways from Michigan’s win over Minnesota

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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines improved to 6-0 on the season after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers 52-10.

Here are key takeaways from the game.

Michigan’s defense wreaked havoc

Will Johnson had a 36-yard interception touchdown return on Minnesota’s second play of the opening drive. Keon Sabb had an interception touchdown return of his own in the third quarter. Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was just 5-of-16 for 52 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Michigan added two sacks and four QB hits and held Minnesota to 3-of-14 on third down. The Golden Gophers had just 169 yards of total offense.