Michigan falls to Minnesota, faces tough path to bowl eligibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Michigan Wolverines lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 20-14 on October 3, 2026, marking their second consecutive defeat. Quarterback Bryce Underwood struggled with 101 passing yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions, leaving Michigan with a 3-2 record this season. With seven games remaining, Michigan must secure three wins to qualify for a bowl game. Future opponents include Penn State, Indiana, Rutgers, and Michigan State, with the final stretch featuring challenging games against Oregon, UCLA, and Ohio State.
- •Michigan is now 3-2 this season after back-to-back losses.
- •Underwood's performance included 101 passing yards and two interceptions.
- •Michigan needs three wins in the final seven games to reach a bowl game.
- •Next games include Penn State and Indiana at home before facing Rutgers.
- •Final stretch features tough opponents Oregon, UCLA, and Ohio State.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Will Michigan Make a Bowl Game? Prediction After Loss to Minnesota
"The Michigan Wolverines escaped defeat in controversial fashion back in Week 1 against Western Michigan. But the luck has seemingly run out following a 20-14 loss to Minnesota on Saturday.Bryce Underwood finished with 101 passing yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions as Michigan fell to 3-2 on the season. The team has now lost back-to-back […] The post Will Michigan Make a Bowl Game? Prediction After Loss to Minnesota appeared first on HEAVY.
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