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Bryce Underwood and Michigan defeat Western Michigan in season opener

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Bryce Underwood and Michigan defeat Western Michigan in season opener

Summary

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan as time expired to secure a 13-12 victory for Michigan over Western Michigan on September 5 at Michigan Stadium. Despite a successful opening drive that resulted in a touchdown, the Michigan offense struggled to find consistency for the remainder of the contest. Underwood finished the game 12 of 22 for 170 yards with one touchdown, one interception, and a fumble. Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham cited multiple penalties, turnovers, and poor third-down execution as primary concerns following the narrow win. The team moves forward to prepare for its upcoming game against Oklahoma next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Bryce Underwood completed 12 of 22 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown in the win.
•Michigan secured the 13-12 victory after JJ Buchanan caught a touchdown pass on the final play.
•The Wolverines committed nine penalties for 80 yards and recorded three turnovers during the game.
•Michigan finished zero for five or six on third-down conversions.
•The team next faces Oklahoma in a game scheduled for next Saturday.

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5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Bryce Underwood: 'Got to do better' after underwhelming outing

What they're saying

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Following a well-executed first drive, there weren't many highlights for Bryce Underwood and Michigan's offense until the game's final play.
— Yahoo Sports

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