Michigan-UTEP recap, takeaways from the Wolverines' 3-0 start ahead of Big Ten play

Michigan-UTEP recap, takeaways from the Wolverines' 3-0 start ahead of Big Ten play

Author: 247Sports, Michigan Football, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan, Michigan athletics, College Football September 22, 2026 Duration: 49:47
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 52-17 win over UTEP, and take stock of the Wolverines and their College Football Playoff hopes after three non-conference games.They open with a look at Michigan's offense. They discuss the passing game's success, the Wolverines' ability to get other wide receivers involved and the latest step forward for Bryce Underwood. They then look at areas the offense struggled, including two first-half fumbles, a lack of push between the tackles and what some of the biggest surprises on offense have been so far.In the second half of the episode, they look at the defense's third straight strong performance. They discuss the depth the Wolverines showed, the pass-rush and run defense, particularly in the second half, and what else worked for Michigan.They close with a look at the Wolverines after their three non-conference games, and what Michigan's College Football Playoff chances might look like ahead of Big Ten play.

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