But 13 in all wolverines outscored Purdue 29 to 9 in the second half for a 43 22 win in the Big Ten championship game. Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy passed for three touchdowns and says a national championship is in reach. I love our chances, you know? Last year, it was kind of the bright lights, everything was new. Big Ten championship college football playoff, but going into the off season, it gave us so much momentum. Donovan Edwards rushed for a 185 yards and defensive back will Johnson had a pair of interceptions for the wolverines.