No. 19 Michigan Starts Shaky, Finishes Strong in 52-17 Win over UTEP
Bryce Underwood threw for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns as Michigan overcame three first-half turnovers and pulled away after halftime.
- On Saturday, the No. 19-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the UTEP Miners 52-17 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, improving to 3-0 before a record crowd.
- Early miscues by Underwood and Savion Hiter allowed UTEP to briefly lead 14-7 late in the second quarter, but Michigan responded with 10 points in the final 1:31 of the half to secure a 17-14 halftime lead.
- Quarterback Bryce Underwood finished with 223 passing yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan for 17 combined receptions and 197 yards.
- Michigan scored 28 unanswered points in the third quarter, including a pick-six from defensive tackle Jonah Lea'ea, though running back Jordan Marshall departed with an injury after recording 59 rushing yards.
- Now 3-0, Michigan shifts focus toward Big Ten play next week after successfully navigating early season challenges against Oklahoma and UTEP.
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thesportsleader.comNo. 19 Michigan scores 4 TDs in 3rd quarter in win over UTEP
Bryce Underwood passed for 223 yards and two touchdowns and No. 19 Michigan scored four third-quarter touchdowns to roll past UTEP, 52-17, at Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday.Savion Hiter rushed for 62 yards on 11 carries and two scores, while Jordan Marsh...
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No. 19 Michigan starts shaky, finishes strong in 52-17 win over UTEP
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17 on
No. 19 Michigan defeats UTEP, 52 - 17, with second-half explosion
As the first half wound down in The Big House Saturday, the No. 19 Michigan football team was facing deja vu. Texas El Paso had just scored its second touchdown on the Wolverines’ second turnover of the half, and Michigan found itself staring down the barrel of a crushing upset for the second time in […]
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