US EditionWhat’s Being Said Nationally About Bryce Underwood, Michigan’s Win vs. New Mexico
Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes led Michigan's offense with 251 passing yards and 159 rushing yards, contributing three touchdowns in the season opener.
- On Saturday at Michigan Stadium, the Michigan Wolverines football team closed out their season opener with a 34-17 lead over the New Mexico Lobos football team late in the fourth quarter.
- True freshman Bryce Underwood started his first game for Michigan Wolverines, facing New Mexico Lobos amid a major roster rebuild of 72 players not on last year's team under new coach Jason Eck.
- Turnovers hurt New Mexico as Justice Haynes, Michigan running back, rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns, while Bryce Underwood, Michigan quarterback, completed 21-for-31 for 251 yards and one touchdown; Jack Layne, New Mexico quarterback, threw three interceptions in his 208 yards and one touchdown effort.
- Michigan's linebackers established the early advantage by limiting New Mexico to 11 rushing and four passing yards in the first quarter, while Jaishawn Barham was ejected for targeting after a review.
- The game's performances leave season-long storylines around Marlin Klein, Michigan tight end, who led with six receptions and a touchdown, and Dorian Thomas, New Mexico receiver, who scored twice despite the Lobos' rebuilt roster.
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Michigan football: Three things we learned against New Mexico
Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News shares three takeaways from Michigan’s 34-17 win over New Mexico. Special teams need help, STAT Starting off with the good, Dominic Zvada went 2-for-2 on field goals from 21 and 39 yards and remains one of the biggest strengths of this team, which is critical, especially as the Wolverines prepare for a big road test at Oklahoma. The rest of the special teams contributors have plenty to clean up before goin…
The Morning Sun
UM notes: Justice is served: ‘Playmaker’ Haynes shines in first game with Wolverines
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Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes shine in debuts for No. 14 Michigan in win over New Mexico
Bryce Underwood started dreaming of playing for Michigan about a decade ago, attending games at the Big House as a kid.On a big stage under the bright lights, he lived up to the hype that followed him to campus as the nation's top-ranked recruit.Underwood threw a touchdown pass and displayed his arm strength and touch while avoiding costly mistakes in his first college game with all eyes on him as the 14th-ranked Wolverines beat New Mexico 34-17…
Michigan linebackers consistent in win over New Mexico
The Michigan football team’s linebackers have two primary goals: get in fast and hit hard. And on Saturday in the Wolverines’ season opener against New Mexico, Michigan’s linebackers checked both boxes. “That group is elite,” Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore said. “They’re four deep. We feel very strongly about that group. … We play them every single day, and those guys are moving fast.” Indeed, in the first quarter of Michigan’s matchup agains…
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