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Michigan defeats Northwestern in OT 38-31

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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner (12) tries to evade Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi during the Big Ten game today at Michigan stadium.
Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner (12) tries to evade Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi during the Big Ten game today at Michigan stadium.
ANN ARBOR -- Devin Gardner's 1-yard touchdown run in overtime helped Michigan to a 38-31 win over Northwestern today at Michigan Stadium.

After Gardner's touchdown, Michigan linebacker Kenny Demens tackled Northwestern tailback Tony Jones to end the Wildcats' only overtime drive.

Brendan Gibbons' 26-yard field goal with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter forced overtime, and capped off a second-half rally for the Wolverines, who trailed 24-14.

Michigan (7-3, 5-1 Big Ten) hosts Iowa at noon Nov. 17 at Michigan Stadium in its final home game.