Michigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 (Week 1, 2026)
Michigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 1-0, and Western Michigan is 0-1.
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Michigan Stadium |
| Spread | Michigan -27.5 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| TV | NBC |
|---|---|
| Streaming | Peacock |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →How it played out
Michigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 at Michigan Stadium in Week 1. Michigan led 7-6 at halftime. The lead changed hands twice. Michigan went ahead for good on a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Michigan's largest lead was 7 points. Western Michigan led by as many as 5.
By the numbers
Michigan gained 276 total yards to Western Michigan's 221. Turnovers: Michigan 3, Western Michigan 0.
For Michigan, Bryce Underwood completed 12 of 22 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown, with an interception. Bryce Underwood ran 9 times for 47 yards and a touchdown. JJ Buchanan caught 6 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown.
For Western Michigan, Broc Lowry completed 15 of 21 passes for 89 yards. Jalen Buckley ran 19 times for 62 yards. Aveion Chenault caught 6 passes for 53 yards.
What it means
After the game, Michigan is 1-0, and Western Michigan is 0-1. It was a non-conference game, so it counts on the overall record but not in the Big Ten standings.
The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big Ten standings.
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