Overview

• Bryce Underwood went 9-of-24 for 142 yards as Oklahoma limited Michigan to 288 total yards and persistent pressure.
• John Mateer outplayed the freshman with 270 passing yards plus 74 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns for the Sooners.
• ABC cameras captured a brief sideline dispute between Underwood and Justice Haynes in the second quarter; Sherrone Moore and Haynes later called it a miscommunication and said it was resolved.
• Analysts highlighted run-heavy early playcalling—18 rushes to 10 passes in the first half despite 2.3 yards per carry—and the offense’s 3-for-14 performance on third down.
• Pro Football Focus issued poor marks for Michigan’s offense, including a 42.9 overall grade for Underwood at quarterback and a 38.3 passing grade, with run blocking also graded poorly.