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photo gallery: Images from Michigan's 42-24 win at Northwestern

By Melanie Maxwell Staff Photographer

Posted on Sun, Oct 9, 2011 : 12:10 a.m.

Michigan fan Jack Traynor, 14, of Lake Forest , Ill. toss a football around while tailgating outside of Ryan Field before the Michigan, Northwestern football game on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

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Michigan fan Jack Traynor, 14, of Lake Forest , Ill. toss a football around while tailgating outside of Ryan Field before the Michigan, Northwestern football game on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

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Michigan fan Jack Traynor, 14, of Lake Forest , Ill. toss a football around while tailgating outside of Ryan Field before the Michigan, Northwestern football game on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_47_fullsize.jpg
Michigan alumni Maurice Fitzpatrick, of Battle Creek, tends to his BBQ grill while tailgating outside of Ryan Field before the Michigan, Northwestern football game on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_46_fullsize.jpg
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke chats with Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald during pre-game warm ups against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_48_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson throws the ball during pre-game warm ups against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_49_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans photograph the team as they make their to the locker during pre-game warm ups against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_50_fullsize.jpg
A Northwestern employee attempts to straighten an inflatable before the team takes the field during pre-game at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_51_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans cheer during pre-game warm ups against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_52_fullsize.jpg
The moon rises over the bleachers as Michigan fans watch from the stands against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_53_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior offensive lineman Patrick Omameh raises a finger as he runs out on the the field to start the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_54_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson holds the ball during the first quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_55_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner on the field against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_56_fullsize.jpg
Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway makes a catch over Northwestern sophomore Ibraheim Campbell during the first quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_57_fullsize.jpg
Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway beats his chest as he celebrates a play during the first quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_58_fullsize.jpg
A Michigan fan cheers in the stands during the first quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_59_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore offensive lineman Taylor Lewan celebrates with senior tight end Steve Watson after Watson ran in a touchdown wide during the first quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_60_fullsize.jpg
Northwestern celebrates after sophomore Kain Colter first quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_61_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon runs with the ball during the first quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_62_fullsize.jpg
Northwestern sophomore defensive back Ibraheim Campbell runs the ball during the first quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_63_fullsize.jpg
Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison signals from the sidelines during the half quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_64_fullsize.jpg
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke watches from the sidelines during the first half against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_65_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball during the first half at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_66_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint runs the ball during the first half against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_67_fullsize.jpg
Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger celebrates a play during the first half against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_68_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner looks to pass the ball around Northwestern junior defensive lineman Tyler Scott during the first half against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_69_fullsize.jpg
Michigan freshman linebacker Desmond Morgan reaches for Northwestern senior quaterback Dan Persa during the first half against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_70_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore wide reciever Drew Dileo misses a pass wide during the first half at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_71_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint attempts to out run Northwestern senior Bryce McNaul during the first half at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_72_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon and senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway celebrate Gallon's second quarter touchdown against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_73_fullsize.jpg
Northwestern senior Dan Persa looks to pass the ball during the first half at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_74_fullsize.jpg
Northwestern fans cheer during the second quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_75_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball behind junior offensive lineman Patrick Omameh during the second quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_76_fullsize.jpg
Northwestern sophomore quarterback Kain Colter runs the ball past Michigan sophomore safety Carvin Johnson during the first half at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_77_fullsize.jpg
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke keeps an eye on the field during a practice during the first half at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_78_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner runs a touchdown past Northwestern sophomore linebacker Chi Chi Ariguzo during the third quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_79_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior tight end Brandon Moore celebrates with sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner after Gardner's touchdown during the third quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_80_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans cheer from the stands during the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_81_fullsize.jpg
Michigan senior running back Michael Shaw runs in the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_82_fullsize.jpg
A Michigan fan waves a block M flag during the first quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_83_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore safety Thomas Gordon reaches after a fumble during the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_84_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson attempts to run the ball around Northwestern senior Niko Mafuli during the fourth quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_85_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson attempts to run the ball around Northwestern senior Niko Mafuli during the fourth quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_86_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior safety Jordan Kovacs reaches out to sack Northwestern senior quarterback Dan Persa during the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_87_fullsize.jpg
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald shares his opinion with a call on the field during the fourth quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_88_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner blows a bubble while on the sideline during the fourth quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_89_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans sing the fight song as the last seconds tick off the clock during the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_90_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson leaves the field with his team after beating Northwestern 42-24 at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_91_fullsize.jpg
Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon smiles as he leaves the field with the team after beating Northwestern 42-24 at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Umich vs Nwest/cache/100811_SPT_Umich_vs_NWest_MRM_92_fullsize.jpg

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Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com. Follow AnnArbor.com photography on Facebook at AnnArbor.com Photo and on Twitter at @AnnArborPhoto.

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