Michigan vs. Central Michigan live updates, highlights, score

Jasper Parker helps Michigan pour it on

Michigan’s fourth-string running back, freshman Jasper Parker, has also looked impressive. He scored from 1 yard out after a string of solid runs. The Wolverines have a 63-3 lead with nine minutes to go. The Wolverines cashed in after the recovered fumble, scoring on a short field.

Michigan recovers a fumble

Angel Flores ran 20 yards to the CMU 45-yard line, before Troy Bowles forced a fumble as he was going to the ground. It was recovered by Michigan defensive lineman Manuel Beigel at the 45-yard line, where the Wolverines will take over early in the fourth quarter up 56-3.

Bryson Kuzdzal on the board

Michigan reserve running back Bryson Kudzdzal checked into the game at the start of the fourth quarter, and had a few nice runs. He had rushes of 6, 11 and 6, before punching in a 1-yard touchdown. The Wolverines hold a 56-3 advantage with 14:01 left in the game.

End of the third quarter: Michigan 49, CMU 3

Elijah Dotson interception

Michigan freshman cornerback Elijah Dotson nabs his first career interception on a pass from CMU QB Joe Labas. Dotson picked it off at the CMU 48-yard yard line and didn’t have any yards on the return. Michigan takes over late in the third quarter.

Bryce Underwood rushes for touchdown on fourth down

Michigan got down to the 18-yard line, facing 4th and 1. Bryce Underwood was looking to throw a play-action pass, but he turned around, rolled to his left and ran for an 18-yard score. He now has 235 passing yards and a touchdown and 114 rushing yards and 2 scores on the ground. The Wolverines lead 49-3 with 3:12 to go in the third quarter.

Michigan goes up 42-3

The Michigan defense got a quick stop to begin the second half, before the offense drove down 70 yards in 10 plays. The Wolverines are up 42-3 after Jordan Marshall punched it in for a 4-yard touchdown, his second score of the day. There is 8:27 on the third quarter clock.

Halftime: Michigan 35, CMU 3

Jordan Marshall scores first touchdown of his career

Michigan running back Jordan Marshall scores a 1-yard touchdown with nine seconds left for his first career TD. The Wolverines drove 79 yards in 1:36, executing a two-minute drive. Michigan leads 35-3 with 9 seconds left in the half.

Caledonia, Mich., native puts CMU on the board

Central Michigan had its first productive drive of the game, going 81 yards in 14 plays following the Michigan interception. Cade Graham — a kicker from Caledonia, Mich. — made a 22-yard field goal for the Chippewas, putting them on the board. Michigan’s advantage is 28-3 with 1:51 to go in the second quarter.

First interception of Bryce Underwood’s career

Michigan took over at its own 43-yard line after another CMU punt. Bryce Underwood had receivers open underneath — including Channing Goodwin — but decided to go deep and threw an interception going deep. CMU takes over at its own 45-yard line midway through the second quarter.

Andrew Marsh puts Michigan up 28-0

Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh ran over the left side on a reverse for a 23-yard touchdown, after the Wolverines’ defense stopped Central Michigan on downs at the 34-yard line. The Wolverines’ drive went 2 plays, 34 yards. The score is 28-0 with 9:23 to go in the second quarter.

Bryce Underwood scores first rushing touchdown

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood kept on a designed QB run over the left side for a 20-yard touchdown to put Michigan up 21-0 with 12:09 to go in the first quarter. The Wolverines’ drive went 77 yards in four plays. The short drive was full of big plays — a 30-yard pass to Andrew Marsh, 26-yard pass to Hogan Hansen and the Underwood score.

End of the first quarter: Michigan 14, CMU 0

Bryce Underwood connects with Semaj Morgan for a score

Two possessions, two scores for Michigan in, just over midway through the first quarter. Bryce Underwood found Semaj Morgan on a floating deep pass for a 32-yard score. The Wolverines lead 14-0 with 7:21 remaining in the first quarter.

Touchdown, Justice Haynes!

Michigan picked up a pair of third-down conversions on its first drive, marching 75 yards in 10 plays for a score. The Wolverines got down to the 2-yard line after Donaven McCulley drew a pass interference in the end zone call. Justice Haynes scored over the left side of the line to put Michigan up 7-0 with the Dominic Zvada field goal.

Michigan gets ball first

Central Michigan has won the coin toss and elected to defer its choice to the second half. The Wolverines will receive and get the football first.