Beating Rutgers hasn't come easy for No. 4 Michigan lately

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against the Michigan State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) escapes Michigan State safety Angelo Grose (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)