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09/19 18:04 CDT No. 19 Michigan starts shaky, finishes strong in 52-17 win over
UTEP
No. 19 Michigan starts shaky, finishes strong in 52-17 win over UTEP
By LARRY LAGE
AP Sports Writer
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) --- Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion
Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP
52-17 on Saturday.
The Wolverines (3-0) were behind twice in the first half before scoring 38
straight points to turn a potential scare into a rout.
The Miners (1-2) forced two turnovers in the first half and took advantage with
two touchdown passes by E.J. Colston: 45 yards to Carver Cheeks and 18 yards to
Lamar Sperling.
Underwood's 21-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan and Trey Butkowski's 49-yard
field goal over the last 1:31 of the first half put Michigan ahead for the
first time.
The sophomore quarterback threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Marsh and
Jonah Lea'ea returned an interception for a score over the last 1:18 of the
third quarter, giving the Wolverines a 45-14 lead.
Underwood was 19 of 25 for 223 yards with two touchdowns and a lost fumble.
Tommy Carr made his Michigan debut and threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Salesi
Moa. His grandfathers are former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and Tom Curtis, an
All-America defensive back for the Wolverines, and his brother is Notre Dame
quarterback CJ Carr.
Injury report
Michigan's starting running back, Jordan Marshall, ran for 59 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game in the third quarter after his right leg got tangled up as he was tackled.
The takeaway UTEP: After leading twice in the first half, the finish was familiar. The Miners fell to 4-63 against AP Top 25 teams and their only road win against a ranked opponent was in 1974 against No. 14 Arizona State. Michigan: The Wolverines have fumbled six times in three games, losing four. Underwood lost his second fumble this season and Hiter also lost one against UTEP.
Up next UTEP: Hosts Oregon State next Saturday. Michigan: Hosts No. 18 Iowa next Saturday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here
Injury report
Michigan's starting running back, Jordan Marshall, ran for 59 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game in the third quarter after his right leg got tangled up as he was tackled.
The takeaway UTEP: After leading twice in the first half, the finish was familiar. The Miners fell to 4-63 against AP Top 25 teams and their only road win against a ranked opponent was in 1974 against No. 14 Arizona State. Michigan: The Wolverines have fumbled six times in three games, losing four. Underwood lost his second fumble this season and Hiter also lost one against UTEP.
Up next UTEP: Hosts Oregon State next Saturday. Michigan: Hosts No. 18 Iowa next Saturday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here
