ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Michigan defeated Purdue 21-16 on Saturday at Michigan Stadium before a crowd of 110,517. The Wolverines improved to 7-2 overall, while the Boilermakers fell to 2-7. Michigan built a 14-7 halftime lead and extended it with a fourth-quarter touchdown. Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne threw a late touchdown pass to pull within five points but could not complete the comeback. Michigan’s defense, led by Ernest Hausmann’s 11 tackles, secured the win. The game’s total points fell well below the over/under line of 48.5.