Sherrone Moore’s Pre-Suspension Focus Pays Off in Michigan Win over CMU
Freshman Bryce Underwood led Michigan with 349 total yards and multiple touchdowns, helping the Wolverines rebound strongly under interim coach Biff Poggi's guidance.
- On Saturday, Sept. 13, Michigan defeated Central Michigan 63-3 at The Big House in Ann Arbor without head coach Sherrone Moore, who was suspended.
- The Wolverines sought to rebound from a poor performance in a loss at Oklahoma, with Biff Poggi serving as interim coach during Moore's suspension.
- Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood led Michigan by passing for 235 yards and rushing for 114 yards with two touchdowns, while the defense dominated the Chippewas.
- Underwood connected on 16 out of 25 attempts, throwing a touchdown of 32 yards to Semaj Morgan, while linebacker Jaishawn Barham made a significant impact with six tackles and two sacks.
- Michigan improved to 2-1 and prepares to visit 3-0 Nebraska next Saturday in its Big Ten opener, which will be Moore’s final missed game due to suspension.
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No. 23 Michigan, led by interim Biff Poggi, routs Central Michigan, 63-3
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Bryce Underwood passed for 235 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 114 yards and two more scores, leading No. 23 Michigan to a 63-3 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday. The Wolverines (2-1) and their freshman star bounced back from a lackluster performance in a loss at Oklahoma. Biff Poggi stepped in for suspended coach Sherrone Moore, who also will miss the school’s Big Ten opener next weekend at Nebraska. Poggi, the f…
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