On Saturday, the Wolverines avoided a late collapse against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, securing a 27-24 victory in Ann Arbor. Mullings scored two of Michigan's three touchdowns, showcasing his impact and earning recognition from the Big Ten.

Michigan Wolverines football running back Kalel Mullings enters Heisman Trophy discussion after strong start to 2024 season

Entering the season, Donovan Edwards was expected to shoulder the load as Michigan’s top running back. His strong finish to the 2023 season, running all over Washington in the national championship game, had draft analysts buzzing about what Edwards could do in 2024 in Ann Arbor.

Michigan football running back Kalel Mullings, kicker Dominic Zvada earn Big Ten Player of the Week honors after Wolverines' win vs. Minnesota

Mullings was finally pushed out of bounds at the USC 17 to set Michigan up in the red zone. He later scored the game-winning touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 1 with 37 seconds remaining, but it was his earlier 63-yard scamper that was the defining moment of the drive.

Mullings had a monster game this past weekend in the Wolverines' 28-18 win over Arkansas State, rushing for 153 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just 15 carries. For his efforts, the fifth-year senior was named 'Offensive Player of the Week' by the Reese's Senior Bowl on Tuesday.

Michigan RB Kalel Mullings was named the co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after another 100+-yard, two-touchdown performance over the weekend against Minnesota. Dominic Zvada also earned the Sp

Two players critical to Michigan’s success over the weekend were honored by the Big Ten. Running back Kalel Mullings was named one of two offensive players of the week by the conference while kicker Dominic Zvada claimed special teams player of the week for their performances in the Wolverines’ 27-24 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.