What was the score of the NCAA football game between Michigan and Purdue on November 7, 2009?
The buzz: Another week of a disastrous second-half meltdown has established a defined pattern that Michigan can’t handle a tight game — the complete opposite approach the Wolverines showed during their 4-0 start. The very real possibility of missing a bowl for the second straight year is bound to increase fans’ agitation. What happened: Michigan and Purdue traded scores in the first half in what looked to be a high-scoring game before the Wolverines took a 24-10 lead into halftime. The lead was still substantial, 30-17, when Michigan scored with 11:42 to play in the third quarter, but dissolved quickly as U-M’s defense imploded, surrendering 21 straight points as Purdue hung on for the win. The big play: After scoring late in the third quarter to cut Michigan’s lead to 30-24, the Boilermakers attempted an onside kick and Michigan was caught completely unaware. Purdue recovered, threw a 54-yard touchdown pass on the next play and took the lead, 31-30. The big stats: Michigan allowed 36
