Michigan Rallies Past UTEP 52-17 to Move to 3-0

No. 19 Michigan overcame a slow start to defeat UTEP 52-17 on Saturday, September 20, 2026, improving to 3-0 on the season. The Wolverines trailed 14-7 at halftime but scored 38 unanswered points in the second half to secure the victory. Quarterback Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and lost a fumble, finishing 19 of 25 for 223 yards. Running back Savion Hiter added two rushing scores, and the defense allowed only 150 total yards while recording four sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Freshman Tommy Carr made his Michigan debut, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Salesi Moa. Carr's grandfathers are former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and Tom Curtis, an All-America defensive back. The win was not without concerns. Starting running back Jordan Marshall aggravated a nagging injury and left the game in the third quarter after rushing for 59 yards and a touchdown on a pregame pitch count. Offensive tackle Andrew Sprague was held out with an injury that arose in the last 24 hours before kickoff, and cornerback Zeke Berry was a game-time decision who did not play. Coach Kyle Whittingham expressed hope that all three would be available for next week's game against No. 18 Iowa.