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Michigan Handles Wisconsin 24-10 Behind Underwood’s Career Day and Haynes’ Fifth Straight 100

Sherrone Moore's sideline return contrasted with mounting pressure on Luke Fickell.

Overview

  • The Wolverines moved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten, while the Badgers fell to 2-3 and 0-2 after the matchup at Michigan Stadium.
  • Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood went 19-of-28 for a career-high 270 yards and a touchdown.
  • Justice Haynes rushed for 117 yards and two scores for his fifth consecutive 100-yard game, helping Michigan total 175 rushing yards against a defense touted as elite against the run.
  • Wisconsin started Hunter Simmons at quarterback; he finished 18-of-29 for 177 yards as the Badgers managed 252 total yards and just 75 on the ground, with Michigan’s Rod Moore grabbing a third-quarter interception.
  • After allowing an opening touchdown drive, Michigan outgained Wisconsin 303-100 in the second half and closed out a steady win; next up is a trip to USC on Oct. 11.