Overview

• True freshman Bryce Underwood drew praise for poise and command, posting 733 passing yards with two touchdowns and one interception plus 169 rushing yards and three scores through four games.
• Justice Haynes opened with four straight 100-yard rushing games, leading the Big Ten with 537 yards and tying for the national lead with four runs of 50 yards.
• Michigan leaned more on Underwood’s running ability after the Oklahoma loss, and the offense looked sharper in the road win at Nebraska.
• The offensive line rebounded in Lincoln yet remains uneven overall, with Pro Football Focus grading Michigan 22nd in pass blocking (77.7) and 30th in run blocking (69.4).
• Defense and specials show a split picture as linebackers pace the team (Ernest Hausmann 28 tackles, Jaishawn Barham three sacks, Cole Sullivan two interceptions) while receivers, tight end availability and special teams remain inconsistent, despite Dominic Zvada hitting three field goals at Nebraska including a 56-yarder.