WOLVERINESMichigan 63, Northern Illinois 10The Detroit NewsMichigan offensive lineman Andrew Vastardis lifts running back Blake Corum into the air after Corum scored a touchdown during the first quarter of a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 18, 2021.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsJerry Green, a long time reporter for the Detroit News, veteran, and the only living journalist to have covered every Super Bowl Game shakes hands with the players after the coin toss as an honorary captain of the game before the start of a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 18, 2021.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsJerry Green, a long time reporter for the Detroit News, veteran, and the only living journalist to have covered every Super Bowl Game is escorted by Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell to the center of the field for the coin toss as an honorary captain of the game before the start of a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 18, 2021.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsJerry Green, a long time reporter for the Detroit News, veteran, and the only living journalist to have covered every Super Bowl Game is escorted by Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell to the center of the field for the coin toss as an honorary captain of the game before the start of a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 18, 2021.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Blake Corum tries to evade a tackle by Northern Illinois cornerback Jordan Gandy during a run in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Blake Corum pushes past Northern Illinois linebacker Lance Deveaux Jr. for a touchdown during the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan celebrates after running back Blake Corum scored a touchdown during the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson runs for the end zone but is tackled before reaching it during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Hassan Haskins leaps over the top of the pile for a touchdown during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Daxton Hill breaks up a pass intended for Northern Illinois wide receiver Tyrice Richie during the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Daylen Baldwin tries to evade a tackle by Northern Illinois place kicker John Richardson and cornerback Eric Rogers (#12) during a run in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Hassan Haskins pushes away Northern Illinois cornerback Eric Rogers while running the ball during the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, congratulates quarterback Cade McNamara after a touchdown during the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Blake Corum runs the ball away from Northern Illinois safety Jordan Hansen during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates running back Hassan Haskins after a touchdown during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson barely misses a long pass during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsNorthern Illinois cornerback Jordan Gandy received a penalty on this play with Michigan wide receiver Daylen Baldwin during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks for an open man during the second quarter of a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 18, 2021.(David Guralnick / The Detroit News)David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan tight end Erick All leaps for a catch over the top of Northern Illinois cornerback Jordan Gandy during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Hassan Haskins stretches across the goal line for a touchdown during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson runs past his teammates on his way to an 87-yard touchdown during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson celebrates after running for an 87-yard touchdown during the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Donovan Edwards falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Donovan Edwards celebrates after a 58-yard touchdown run during the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Donovan Edwards runs into the end zone during a 58-yard touchdown run during the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Donovan Edwards (#7) is mobbed by his teammates after a 58-yard touchdown run during the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Julius Welschof tackles Northern Illinois running back Jay Ducker during the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy looks for an open man during the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsNorthern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi runs the ball during the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Alan Bowman hands the ball off to running back Tavierre Dunlap during the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Isaiah Gash runs the ball during the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsThe players celebrate with the fans after the University of Michigan defeated Northern Illinois University 63-10.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsNorthern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi high-fives the fans after the University of Michigan defeated Northern Illinois University 63-10. Lombardi was a transfer from Michigan State.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy high-fives the fans after the University of Michigan defeated Northern Illinois University 63-10.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Hassan Haskins makes a catch during warmups before the start of a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 18, 2021.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsRunning backs coach Mike hart throws a pass before the start of the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws a pass during warmups before the start of the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Quinten Johnson catches a pass during warmups before the start of the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells to his players during warmups before the start of the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks off the bus as the team arrives for a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 18, 2021.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell arrives with the team before the start of a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Cade McNamara walks past the fans as the team arrives for a game between the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University, at Michigan Stadium.David Guralnick, Detroit News