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Michigan Upsets No. 11 Oklahoma as Underwood’s Designed Runs Decide Game

Coaches leaned on planned quarterback runs to secure a 17-10 win that still leaves questions about Underwood’s passing and his hold on the starting job.

Michigan's Bryce Underwood Looked Like A Totally Different QB From Week 1 To 2
Michigan defensive end Nate Marshall (94) sacks Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
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Overview

  • Michigan beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, improving to 2-0 after a controversial Week 1 win over Western Michigan.
  • Coach Kyle Whittingham and OC Jason Beck intentionally built the game plan around Bryce Underwood as a runner, and Underwood carried 18 times for 87 yards and a 38-yard touchdown while completing 9 of 17 passes for 111 yards.
  • Whittingham publicly warned this week that Underwood’s starter role is not guaranteed and kept freshman Tommy Carr as the officially listed backup after a tight camp battle.
  • Michigan’s defense drove the result by holding Oklahoma scoreless in the first half, limiting rushing yards and forcing a fourth-quarter interception that set up the go-ahead touchdown.
  • The win buys time for Underwood and the staff but does not erase concerns about his passing consistency, a looming tougher schedule and whether the designed-run approach can be a sustainable plan.