Michigan 33, Northwestern 7

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski is sacked by Michigan defensive ends Mike Morris, left, and Aidan Hutchinson during the second quarter of a game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Michigan won, 33-7.

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson blocks a punt by Northwestern punter Derek Adams during the third quarter.

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins stretches over the top of Northwestern's Cole Freeman to score a touchdown during the third quarter.

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates after Michigan recovered a Northwestern fumble during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs the ball during the second quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches the game during the first quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil fumbles the ball on this play with Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph, left, and defensive back Coco Azema in the final moments of the second quarter.

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins runs the ball during the second quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil fumbles the ball on this play with Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema in the final moments of the second quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy hands the ball off to running back Donovan Edwards during the second quarter.

Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker shakes off a tackle by Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema during the second quarter.

Michigan tight end Erick All is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Bryce Gallagher before the end zone during the second quarter.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs the ball during the second quarter.

Michigan celebrates a touchdown by running back Blake Corum during the second quarter.

Michigan wide receiver A.J. Henning is dragged to the ground by Northwestern defensive back A.J. Hampton Jr. during the second quarter.

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks for an open man while evading a tackle by Northwestern defensive lineman Jeffery Pooler Jr. during the second quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson is unable to catch this pass while being defended by Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell during the first quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil is unable to catch this pass while under pressure from Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema during the first quarter.

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins stretches for a first down while running the ball during the first quarter.

Michigan wide receiver A.J. Henning is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II during the first quarter.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald pose next to the George Jewett Trophy before the game. The trophy is the first in the Football Bowl Subdivision to honor an African-American. Jewett is an alumnus of both universities and was the first Black football player at each school.

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara lays on the ground after being sacked during the first quarter.

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski chases after the football after he fumbled it during the third quarter.

Fans yell at the officials after a non-call during the third quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson celebrates after blocking a punt during the third quarter.

Michigan running back Blake Corum is tackled by Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore during the third quarter.

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Andrel Anthony is tackled by Northwestern defensive back A.J. Hampton Jr. during the third quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the third quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the third quarter.

Michigan defensive back DJ Turner runs the ball after making an interception during the fourth quarter.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches the game during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins lands in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh talks with quarterback Cade McNamara during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards tries to outrun Northwestern linebacker Chris Bergin during the fourth quarter.

Northwestern running back Anthony Tyus III is tackled by, from left,  Michigan defensive lineman Jess Speight, linebacker Michael Barrett, and defensive back DJ Turner during the fourth quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass to wide receiver Mike Sainristil during the fourth quarter.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands after the Wolverines defeated the Wildcats, 33-7.

Michigan tight end Erick All, left, and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrate with the fans after the game.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrates with the fans after the game.

This is the George Jewett trophy.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh yells to his players during pregame warm-ups.

Michigan tight end Noah Howes catches a pass during pregame warm-ups.

Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker makes a catch during pregame warm-ups.

Michigan tight end Matthew Hibner makes a catch during pregame warm-ups.

Michigan defensive back Brad Hawkins catches a pass during pregame warm-ups.