Bryce Underwood shines as Michigan dominates Central Michigan 63-3

On September 9, 2025, in Michigan, the Wolverines hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas in a college football game that ended in a lopsided score of 63-3. This victory came as a bounce-back performance for the Wolverines, who had previously suffered a disappointing loss to Oklahoma, where underwhelming offensive performance led to a 24-13 defeat. The interim head coach, Biff Poggi, took charge in place of suspended coach Sherrone Moore. Poggi's leadership proved beneficial as the team produced an exceptional offensive display on their home field. Bryce Underwood, a true-freshman quarterback, was the star of the game, showcasing his impressive skills by throwing for 235 yards, achieving one touchdown, and demonstrating versatility with 114 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Underwood completed 16 of 25 passes in three quarters before taking a seat for the remainder of the game. His performance stood out, marking a significant improvement from his prior outing where he struggled against Oklahoma. In total, the Wolverines achieved 616 yards of offense, outclassing Central Michigan by a margin that highlighted their superior capabilities. While Central Michigan's offense struggled throughout the game, they managed to score a field goal late in the first half. Quarterback Angel Flores was held to 24 passing yards on 7 of 12 attempts and managed to gain 76 rushing yards. The Chippewas' offensive performance was weak, struggling to maintain possession and generate meaningful yardage to compete against Michigan's relentless offense. Defined by its impressive statistics, Michigan's balanced offensive output included contributions from Justice Haynes, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Jordan Marshall, who scored twice. With this dominant victory, the Wolverines are looking to build momentum as they prepare to enter their Big Ten schedule next week. Biff Poggi's light-hearted comments regarding Underwood’s performance, suggesting that he could be Batman, exemplified the joy and excitement surrounding the freshman quarterback’s potential. The game served as not only a recovery from the previous week’s disappointment but also a chance for Michigan to showcase their depth and talent as they head into a crucial part of the season.