Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes Shine in Debuts for No. 14 Michigan in 34-17 Win over New Mexico
Coach Eck aims to build confidence in his first game leading the Lobos despite a 34.5-point underdog status against the 14th-ranked Wolverines, officials said.
- Coach Jason Eck enters his debut with the Lobos as 34.5-point underdogs to the No. 14 Michigan Wolverines, telling KOB 4 he wants the Lobos to play their best in Ann Arbor.
- Michigan's freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, top-ranked in the 2025 recruiting class, threw a touchdown and showed arm strength in his first college game Saturday.
- On Saturday, Justice Haynes delivered a career night with 159 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and long scoring runs including 56- and 5-yard touchdowns plus a 59-yard run setting up a 1-yard score.
- Several Lobo players told KOB 4 they see themselves as spoilers, with Lobo quarterback Jack Layne confident and Coach Jason Eck proud of the team.
- Looking at schedules, New Mexico and Michigan both have next Saturday games, with Michigan playing at Oklahoma and New Mexico hosting Idaho State, while Michigan Stadium now features advertising, including an Allstate logo.
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Haynes shines under the lights in record-setting Michigan debut
Justice Haynes didn’t disappoint. The junior running back’s big play potential, ability to get to the outside and top-end speed that was advertised leading up to the game, and put on full display during the No. 14 Michigan football team’s win over New Mexico under the lights. In his debut for the Wolverines, Haynes set career highs in rushing yards, with 159, and rushing touchdowns, with three. He also had the most rushing yards in a Michigan d…

Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes shine in debuts for No. 14 Michigan in 34-17 win over New Mexico
Justice Haynes ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns and Bryce Underwood threw a touchdown pass, leading No. 14 Michigan to a season-opening 34-17 win over New Mexico.
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UNM to face #14 Michigan in football season opener today
UNM to face #14 Michigan in football season opener todayThe Jason Eck era of Lobo Football will begin with a massive challenge at "The Big House." The Lobos are a 34.5-point underdog against the #14 ranked Michigan Wolverines. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Jason Eck era of Lobo Football will begin with a massive challenge at “The Big House.” The Lobos are a 34.5-point underdog against the #14 ranked Michigan Wolverines in a game that will be televised…
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