Overview
- Freshman Bryce Underwood went 16-of-23 for 215 yards with two touchdowns and led three straight scoring drives early.
- Former walk-on Bryson Kuzdzal started at running back in place of injured Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall and rushed for 100 yards with three touchdowns as Michigan totaled 228 on the ground.
- Andrew Marsh led the receivers with 76 yards and a touchdown and added productive punt and kick returns to bolster field position.
- The defensive front limited Maryland to 71 rushing yards at 2.8 per carry and logged sacks by Derrick Moore and Tre Williams.
- Michigan frequently operated on short fields and converted 12 of 14 third downs, while special teams stayed uneven with Dominic Zvada missing a 38-yarder before hitting from 46 and Max Bredeson exiting with crutches and a boot.