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12:01

Welcome to the Michigan Daily's live blog. Kickoff is just a few minutes away, but if you want a quick catchup, check out Courtney Ratkowiak's take on how the Wolverines need to play, and the football beat's breakdown of today's matchup.

12:01

Purdue will receive the opening kickoff.

12:02

With the game moments away, the student section is embarassingly empty. Guess that's what happens when you lose four consecutive Big Ten games.

12:05

Purdue starts out with a bubble screen that goes for nine yards. Former walk-on linebacker Kevin Leach made the tackle. He's actually wearing his really number — 52 — today, unlike last week when he wore #10 without a nameplate.

12:06

After a long run and pass, it took just one more play for Purdue to easily score.

12:07

[Comment From The Icon 34]
Ready for the game??

12:07

QB Joey Elliot rolled out after play-action to find sophomore wide receiver Ralph Bolden wide open on the opposite side of the field. The 35-yard pass capped a four-play, 80-yard drive.

12:08

Umm, yikes on the defense so far, if that wasn't apparent.

12:10

It's very windy on the field, which may come into play later. The goal-post flags are nearly at a 90-degree angle. Right now, the wind is behind Michigan.

12:10

Minor and Shaw start out in the backfield for the Wolverines.

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