ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Bryce Underwood threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns and added 22 rushing yards as Michigan defeated UTEP 52-17 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Michigan Stadium. Underwood completed 19 of 25 passes for the Wolverines, who improved to 3-0. Andrew Marsh caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown, while JJ Buchanan had seven receptions for 92 yards and a score. UTEP quarterback EJ Colson Jr. completed 7 of 9 passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Carver Cheeks caught a 45-yard touchdown, and Lamar Sperling added an 18-yard scoring reception. Xavier Smith recorded 11 tackles for the Miners, Justin Content had 10, and Jayden Wilson added seven. Michigan’s Tariq Boney posted four tackles, one sack, and two quarterback hurries. The announced attendance was 110,668. UTEP fell to 1-2 with the nonconference loss. The Wolverines led throughout the second half.