Michigan overcomes long offensive drought to beat Western Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night after an extended offensive struggle. The Wolverines scored on their opening possession but failed to record another point for 50 minutes and 20 seconds. During that span, the offense recorded six punts, one interception, and one fumble. Quarterback Bryce Underwood finished the game 12-of-22 for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, securing the win with a final pass to JJ Buchanan. Western Michigan held possession for over 40 minutes and limited Michigan to three third-down conversions on 10 attempts. The Wolverines now prepare for their next game against Oklahoma at Michigan Stadium.
- •Michigan secured a 13-12 victory against Western Michigan at home on Saturday.
- •The Wolverines' offense went 50 minutes and 20 seconds without scoring after an opening-quarter touchdown.
- •Bryce Underwood threw for 170 yards and one touchdown while adding 47 rushing yards.
- •Western Michigan controlled possession for 40 minutes and eight seconds of the game.
- •Michigan is scheduled to host Oklahoma in its next game.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan’s 50-Minute Offensive Drought Sends Troubling Warning Before Oklahoma
"Michigan survived Western Michigan on Saturday night.That might be the least important takeaway from the Wolverines’ 13-12 victory.Buried underneath the controversial ending and Bryce Underwood’s game-winning Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan is a statistic that should be considerably more concerning with Oklahoma coming to Ann Arbor next. Michigan scored on its opening possession with 9:40 […] The post Michigan’s 50-Minute Offensive Drought Sends Troubling Warning Before Oklahoma appeared first on HEAVY
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