ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- B.J. Askew and Chris Perry paced a strong ground attack Saturday as 13th-ranked Michigan rolled to a 31-10 Big Ten Conference victory over Minnesota.
With their passing game ineffective, the Wolverines turned to Askew and Perry, who combined for 172 of the team's 300 yards. The duo also combined for three touchdowns.
Askew carried 14 times for 81 yards, including touchdown runs of 11 and two yards in the opening half, when Michigan (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten) took a 14-10 lead.
Perry, who had 91 yards on 20 attempts, scored on a five-yard run late in the fourth quarter as the Wolverines rebounded from a last-second loss to Michigan State and remained in control of the conference race.
The Wolverines improved to 64-23-3 in the all-time series, and claimed "The Little Brown Jug," the oldest trophy in college football.
Ron Johnson had a 15-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter for Minnesota (3-6, 1-5), which was eliminated from bowl contention.
