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WATCH: Michigan scores first rushing TD of the season

Trent Knoop|
Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Kalel Mullings (20) rushes against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Kalel Mullings (20) rushes against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Michigan defense looked suspect on the opening drive allowing Arkansas State to convert two of three third downs. Safety Quinten Johnson also had a late hit penalty on a third down that moved the chains for the Red Wolves. But Michigan escaped the drive unscathed after Arkansas State missed a field goal.

The Wolverines offense turned around and moved the ball down the field methodically. Donovan Edwards, per usual, drew the start at running back with Davis Warren making his third-career start for the maize and blue. Edwards struggled to get much of anything going on the ground so Michigan turned to Kalel Mullings.

Mullings' first carry went for six yards. His next, a 30-yard scamper for a Michigan touchdown. Mullings currently has two carries for 36 yards on the ground. Edwards has four carries for 11 yards through most of the first quarter.

Mullings' touchdown run marks Michigan's first rushing score as a team in the 2024 season.

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Trent Knoop
TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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