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Bryce Underwood Steady in Michigan Debut as No. 14 Wolverines Defeat New Mexico 34-17

The turnover-free first start from the top recruit provided an early lift to Michigan’s retooled offense before a road trip to Oklahoma.

Overview

  • True freshman Bryce Underwood went 21-for-31 for 251 yards with a touchdown and no turnovers, becoming Michigan’s fourth freshman to start at quarterback.
  • Transfer running back Justice Haynes ran 16 times for 159 yards and three touchdowns, including two runs over 50 yards, in the most yards by a Wolverine in a debut since 1970, according to Sherrone Moore.
  • Michigan totaled 452 yards and hit explosive pass plays of 39, 30 and 27 yards in a more up-tempo attack, with tight end Marlin Klein catching six passes for 93 yards and a score.
  • The defense intercepted three passes and held the Lobos to 61 rushing yards, though a targeting ejection for linebacker Jaishawn Barham means he will miss the first half at Oklahoma.
  • Michigan moved to 1-0 and will visit Oklahoma next Saturday in its first road test of the season.