Images from the Michigan football team's game against Minnesota

Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson smiles during pre-game warmups at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson smiles during pre-game warmups at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 UM Minn/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_02_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner hands the ball off to running back Vincent Smith during pre-game warmups at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 UM Minn/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_01_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke directs his team during pre-game warmups at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 UM Minn/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_03_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs looks to tackle a Minnesota ball carrier during the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_04__fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner looks to hand off the ball in the second quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 UM Minn/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_07_fullsize.jpg
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Minnesota tight end John Rabe holds the ball up as he scores a second quarter touchdown against Michigan at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_06_fullsize.jpg
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Minnesota tight end John Rabe celebrates with teammates after scoring a second quarter touchdown against Michigan at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_07_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan running back Thomas Rawls loks to gain yards during the first quarter against Minnestoa at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_08_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan wide receiver Drew Dileo celebrates with wide receiver Roy Roundtree after scoring a touchdown tying the game at seven in the second quarter against Michigan at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_09_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner is caught by Minnesota defense in the second quarter at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_10_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner runs the ball for a first down in the second quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 UM Minn/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_06_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner looks to pass the bal in the second quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_13_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan wide receiver Drew Dileo carries the ball in the second quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_14_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke watches from the sidelines in the second quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_15_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson wears a headset as he meets with the team during a time out in the second quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 UM Minn/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_04_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan running back Thomas Rawls is picked up by tight end A.J. Williams as they celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 UM Minn/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_05_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans high five after a second quarter touchdown by running back Thomas Rawls against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_18_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner runs the ball as he looks for an open teammate in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_19_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan offensive linesman Taylor Lewan looks up as he sits in a huddle on the sideline in the thrid quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_20_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson watches from the sideline while sitting out the game due to a previous injury at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_21_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan linebacker Kenny Demens brings down Minnesota ball carrier Rodrick Williams Jr. in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_22_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans Bailey, 9, and Kobi Baccam, 11, of Iowa, show their team pride from the front row at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_23_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon receives a pass in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_24_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon receives a touchdown pass in the end zone over Minnesota defensive back Derrick Wells in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_25_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon celebrates a scoring a touchdown against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_26_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner takes a moment as he leaves the field after throwing a touchdown in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_27_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans wave their blankets after Michigan scored a touchdown in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_29_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons kicks a field goal during third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_30_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan cornerback J.T. Floyd covers Minnesota wide receiver MarQueis Gray as he reaches for an incomplete pass in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_31_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan safety Thomas Gordon looks to tackle Minnesota running back KJ Maye in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_32_fullsize.jpg
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Minnesota quarterback Phillip Nelson looks up from the ground after a play in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_33_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner holds onto the ball as he looks to pass in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_34_fullsize.jpg
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Minnesota defensive backs Derrick Wells and Troy Stoudermire land on top of Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree as he brings down a 47-yard pass in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_35_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner chats with an assistant on the sideline in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_36_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner runs the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_37_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner holds the ball as he scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_38_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan defense swarms Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. in the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_39_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint holds on to the ball as he runs it pass Minnesota defensive back Brock Vereen for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.coma /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_40_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint and running back Thomas Rawls celebrate after Toussaint scored a fourth quarter touchdown against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_41_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans celebrate running back Fitzgerald Toussaint's in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_42_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan defensive end Frank Clark causes Minnesota running back KJ Maye to fumble the ball in the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_43_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan offensive linesman Elliott Mealer and linebacker Jake Ryan hold up the Little Brown Jug as they celebrate beating Minnesota 35-13 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_44_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree and quarterback Devin Gardner high five fans as they leave the field after beating Minnesota 35-13 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02/cache/110312_SPT_UMvsMinn_MRM_45_fullsize.jpg
This gallery will be updated several times throughout the game and in the hours following.
The Michigan football team visited Minnesota on Saturday to play the Golden Gophers. With Denard Robinson sidelined due to a nerve injury in his throwing arm, Devin Gardner got the start and led Michigan to a 35-13 win.
Melanie Maxwell is a staff photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com or you can follow her on Twitter.
Comments
riverraisin
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 : 10:04 p.m.
Melanie, I want to say, as a photographer, YOU DA MAN! But that just doesn't sound right. So I will just say that you do fantastic work. AA.com is lucky to have somebody of your caliber. I see S.I. and Pulitzers in your future.