Patterson's 4 TDs helps No. 20 Michigan rout Rutgers 52-0

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan enjoyed the feel-good, confidence-boosting win it desperately needed. Shea Patterson accounted for three touchdowns in the first half and ran for a fourth score in the third quarter, setting up the 20th-ranked Wolverines to rout Rutgers 52-0 on Saturday. Michigan (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) was very motivated to put together a strong performance, no matter who it was facing, following a humiliating loss at Wisconsin. "We came out with a chip on our shoulder," Patterson said. The Scarlet Knights (1-3, 0-2) have not won a conference game since the 2017 season and have to improve a lot to end the drought this year. "I completely feel just sick and awful for our guys because they continue to show up every single day and grind at work," coach Chris Ash said. Michigan started strong and didn't let up.