X (Twitter) Reactions: Media Reacts To Michigan Football Defeating Minnesota Golden Gophers

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For the second game in a row, it was over right from the jump. Will Johnson took an interception to the house during the first 12 seconds of the game and then Michigan forced the Gophers to punt, and Michigan went down and got a field goal.
The Gophers tried to make things interesting when Athan Kaliakmanis hit Daniel Jackson for a touchdown with six seconds left in the half, but Michigan was just too good. Behind J.J. McCarthy's sensational performance, the Wolverines' secondary playing superb, and the talent gap -- this game was all Michigan's.
After defeating Minnesota, 52-10 on Saturday, the Wolverines moved to 6-0 on the year. There were plenty of reactions on social media during and after the Wolverines crushing win.
Will Johnson got things started. The sophomore had a pick six 12 seconds into the game.
No. 2️⃣ delivers on the second play of the game.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 7, 2023
Will Johnson's Pick-6 gets things started tonight in Minneapolis.@Willj1228 x @UMichFootball
📺: NBC pic.twitter.com/ZVaYdsQrb4
The GOAT, Charles Woodson, enjoying the Will Johnson pick for a TD
After Blake Corum rushed for a 1-yard TD in the second quarter, he moves his name closer to the top
Blake Corum ties Mike Hart for No. 5 all-time in career rushing TDs (41).〽️#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/fPHkqi2PCJ
— The Winged Helmet (@TWH_Chris) October 8, 2023
After hitting Cornelius Johnson for a 49-yard reception, J.J. McCarthy runs it in for five yards. Michigan took a 24-3 lead after this run.
J.J. McCarthy keeps it for 6️⃣. 💪
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 8, 2023
No. 2 @UMichFootball extends its lead in Minneapolis.
📺: NBC pic.twitter.com/lf47mPMARg
'Cool Jim' was in full force here on the sidelines
Jim Harbaugh, definite players' coach 😎
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 7, 2023
📺: NBC pic.twitter.com/iVzanEAL3z
Sophomore Mason Graham made his return to the field on Saturday. Graham was dominant and caused plenty of havoc in the backfield
Not sure if this is a hot take at this point, but Mason Graham is one of the best Michigan defensive tackles I've ever seen. And he's not even halfway through his sophomore year. And he's playing with one hand today. #GoBlue
— Chris Balas (@Balas_Wolverine) October 8, 2023
After this sack, Graham rowed the boat -- like Minnesota likes to do.
🚣♂️🚣♂️🚣♂️🚣♂️🚣♂️ pic.twitter.com/pNkpamK1QW
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) October 8, 2023
Michigan has scored over 30 points in nine straight games
Michigan has scored 30 or more points in 9 straight games, which is the longest streak in program history per @ESPNStatsInfo.
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) October 8, 2023
Nothing but facts here. Kaliakmanis threw passes to Keon Sabb and Will Johnson for TDs. JJ could only manage one TD pass to Colston Loveland.
Kaliakmanis has more Michigan passing TDs than JJ does
— ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT (@itsAntWright) October 8, 2023
The first time Michigan has had two pick-6s since 2017
First time since 2017 we’ve had two pick sixes in the same game! https://t.co/J4Kq1Fisoa
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) October 8, 2023
Barstool's Big Cat knows what he's talking about
Michigan. Mortal Lock ✅ . They’re so much better than everyone right now
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 8, 2023

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