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Wolverines Host Sooners After Hail Mary Thriller
9 Sep
Summary
- Michigan narrowly beat Western Michigan with a last-second Hail Mary pass.
- The Wolverines' offense struggled, gaining only 276 yards in their opener.
- This marks the first home game for Michigan against Oklahoma in Ann Arbor.
The unranked Michigan Wolverines are set to host No. 11 Oklahoma in Ann Arbor this Saturday. This highly anticipated matchup follows Michigan's dramatic 13-12 victory over Western Michigan, secured by a last-second Hail Mary pass. Despite the win, the Wolverines' offense produced just 276 yards, an area they aim to improve against a stout Sooners defense.
Oklahoma's defense, which was among the nation's best last year, held UTEP to a mere 198 yards in a dominant 51-0 season opener. Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham acknowledges the game's magnitude, stating the "bar has been raised at Michigan." Sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood will start for the Wolverines, though his performance remains a focus after a mixed outing against Western Michigan and a challenging game last season against Oklahoma.
This meeting marks the third all-time between the two programs and the first played in Ann Arbor. Oklahoma secured a 24-13 victory in their last encounter last season. The Sooners also defeated Michigan in the 1976 Orange Bowl for a national championship. Notably, former Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan will play for Oklahoma, adding a layer of personal intrigue to the contest.
