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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

Associated Press reports on Michigan football's upcoming game against No. 11 Oklahoma following a controversial win over Western Michigan

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The Associated Press reports that the University of Michigan football team is preparing to play No. 11 Oklahoma following a narrow 13-12 victory over Western Michigan marked by a disputed game clock ending. Coach Kyle Whittingham stated that sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood must improve his performance to secure his starting position amid struggles across all phases of the team's season opener.

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Why It Matters

University of Michigan football fans and sports observers track the team's performance, player standings, and upcoming schedule against the 11th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners.

Key Facts

  • Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 in a game featuring a disputed second on the clock that enabled a game-winning Hail Mary pass by Bryce Underwood.
  • Michigan fell out of the AP Top 25 and is a 6 1/2-point underdog for an upcoming Saturday home game against No. 11 Oklahoma.
  • Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham stated that sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood must improve to keep his starting job.
  • During the game against Western Michigan, Western executed a 20-play touchdown drive in the second half that consumed nearly a quarter of the clock.
  • Michigan was penalized nine times for 80 yards during its opening game.
  • Andrew Marsh lost a fumble on a punt return during Michigan's season opener.

Who's Mentioned

PersonBrent Venables“Oklahoma coach”OrganizationWestern Michigan“College football team that played against Michigan”PersonAndrew Marsh“Michigan player who lost a fumble on a punt return”OrganizationTexas“College football team on Oklahoma's schedule”OrganizationOklahoma“Ranked No. 11 college football team playing against Michigan”PersonCJ Carr“Notre Dame's quarterback”OrganizationWolverines“Michigan's college football team”PersonCole Sullivan“Sooners linebacker who transferred from Michigan”PersonBryce Underwood“Sophomore quarterback for Michigan”PersonTommy Carr“Michigan's No. 2 quarterback”OrganizationGeorgia“College football team on Oklahoma's schedule”PersonKyle Whittingham“Coach of Michigan's football team”