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Gus Johnson miscalls play as Michigan leads Minnesota at halftime

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:58 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Gus Johnson miscalls play as Michigan leads Minnesota at halftime

Summary

During the 100th Little Brown Jug rivalry game on October 4, Michigan led Minnesota 14-7 at halftime. Michigan’s first touchdown came from Jordan Marshall with a 5-yard rush in the second quarter after Minnesota initially led with a touchdown by Darius Taylor. A further boost for Michigan was a defensive interception returned for a touchdown just before halftime. Gus Johnson faced criticism for incorrectly identifying the ball carrier during a pivotal play, prompting calls from fans for his removal from broadcasts.

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By the Numbers

•Michigan led Minnesota 14-7 at halftime in Minneapolis.
•Darius Taylor scored a rushing touchdown for Minnesota.
•Jordan Marshall's touchdown and a defensive interception helped Michigan regain the lead.
•Gus Johnson faced backlash for a significant miscall during the game.

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7:58 AMYahoo Sports — “Unbearable To Listen To”: Fans Push Back Against Gus Johnson After Wrong Call During Michigan vs Minnesota Matchup

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Gus Johnson miscalled a play during Michigan’s game against Minnesota on Saturday. The veteran announcer thought Michigan freshman running back Savion Hiter had the ball on what was actually a keeper by sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood.
— Yahoo Sports

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