One-possession games are something the Michigan Wolverines have lived and died by in 2026. There has only been one game this season where the game wasn't decided by a play or two, and that came in Week 2 against UTEP.

While Rutgers had won two games entering Saturday, Michigan lived by its mantra. Despite getting out to a 14-3 lead , the Wolverines allowed Rutgers to claw its way back into the game and tie it up at 21-21 in the fourth quarter. Freshman Tommy Carr would call game with a rushing touchdown and the Wolverines' defense would then hold the Scarlet Knights for Michigan to walk out with a 28-21 win .

Here are some eye-popping stats from the win.

Tommy Carr's name on the stat sheet

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According to MGoBlue.com , Carr's 81% completion rate on Saturday is now the highest single-game completion percentage by any freshman starting quarterback in Michigan history.

Carr completed 22-of-27 passes for 266 yards and he passed for a touchdown, while rushing for two.…