Michigan vs. New Mexico live updates, highlights, score

Final: Michigan 34, New Mexico 17

Cole Sullivan interception

Michigan sophomore linebacker Cole Sullivan just notched his first career interception to halt a promising New Mexico drive. The Wolverines will take over at their own 3-yard line.

Justice serves up another one!

It’s a hat trick for Justice Haynes! The running back scored from 1 yard out, after ripping off a 59-yard run down the right sideline. Michigan leads 34-17 with 10:14 to play.

Brandyn Hillman interception!

Jack Layne threw deep on fourth down, with New Mexico rolling the dice, and the ball was intercepted by Brandyn Hillman down the field — essentially serving as a punt. Michigan begins its drive on its own 20-yard line.

End of the third quarter: Michigan 27, New Mexico 17

Michigan leads 27-17 at the end of the third quarter. New Mexico faces a 2nd and 13 from its own 38-yard line.

Touchdown, New Mexico

New Mexico’s drive was extended by a pass interference call in the end zone on Jyaire Hill, which occurred on third down. A few plays later, New Mexico faced 3rd and goal from the Michigan 3, and Jack Layne found Dorian Thomas for a touchdown. The Wolverines lead 27-17 with 1:40 to go in the third quarter.

Jaishawn Barham ejected

Michigan starting linebacker Jaishawn Barham has been ejected for targeting, following a play in which he sacked quarterback Jack Layne. He will be ineligible for the first half at Oklahoma next week, unless U-M wins an appeal.

Dominic Zvada extends Michigan’s lead

Michigan drove 73 yards in nine plays, highlighted by a 27-yard flick to Marlin Klein and 30-yard gain by Kendrick Bell, both passes thrown by Bryce Underwood. Michigan stalled out, however, and turned to Dominic Zvada for a 39-yard field goal. The Wolverines hold a 27-10 advantage with 10:19 to go in the third quarter.

Halftime: Michigan 24, New Mexico 10

Michigan scores just before halftime

Michigan led by only 17-10 and was facing a third and long (14 yards to go), after New Mexico head coach Jason Eck called timeout to try to have time if the Lobos got the ball back. But instead, Bryce Underwood found Channing Goodwin for a 39-yard gain, sparking a Wolverine score. Bryce Underwood found tight end Marlin Klein for a 15-yard touchdown. That was Bryce Underwood’s first touchdown pass of his career.
Michigan leads 24-10 with 25 seconds to go in the first half.

New Mexico cashes in with field goal

New Mexico got points out of the short field, despite the offense not doing much. Charles Steinkamp hit a 44-yard field goal to cut into Michigan’s lead, which is just 17-10 with 1:56 remaining in the second quarter.

New Mexico recovers fumble

The game has changed. After New Mexico scored on a drive that went for more than five minutes, kick returner Andrew Marsh fumbled, with the ball recovered by Charles Steinkamp. New Mexico will start out on the Michigan 29-yard line.

New Mexico gets on the board with trick play

On fourth down from the Michigan 9-yard line, New Mexico direct snapped the ball to running back D.J. McKinney, who passed to a wide open tight end, Dorian Thomas.
The Wolverines’ lead has been cut to 17-7 with 2:23 to go in the second quarter.

Micah Ka’apana to the locker room

Michigan reserve running back Micah Ka’apana — who had a touch earlier in the game — is getting medical attention in the locker room.

Michigan takes 17-0 lead

Michigan didn’t cash in with a touchdown on the short field, instead settling for a field goal. Dominic Zvada’s kick was good from 21 yards out, and the Wolverines lead 17-0 with 8:21 remaining in the second quarter.

TJ Guy with interception

Michigan takes over at the New Mexico 17-yard line, following an interception by EDGE TJ Guy. Jack Layne’s pass was deflected off the back of an offensive lineman’s helmet up in the air, and Guy went up to get it. The Wolverines still lead 14-0. That’s Guy’s first career interception.

End of 1st quarter: Michigan 14, New Mexico 0

Michigan leads 14-0 at the end of one quarter. New Mexico has the ball on its own 23-yard line facing a 2nd and 6.

Michigan makes RG switch

As was planned upon, Michigan is rotating in Nathan Efobi at right guard. He replaced starter Brady Norton for the third drive.

Justice Haynes scores again, Bryce Underwood lays block

Michigan leads 14-0 after another touchdown drive on its second possession of the game. Justice Haynes capped off a 73-yard drive with a 5-yard scoring run. On the play, quarterback Bryce Underwood laid a block to help Haynes score untouched. There is 4:26 on the first-quarter clock.

Michigan strikes first!

Michigan junior running back Justice Haynes got the scoring going by dashing for a 56-yard touchdown. The Wolverines lead 7-0 with 12:57 to go in the first quarter following the Dominic Zvada made extra point. Michigan picked up a third down conversion on the drive, with Bryce Underwood finding Semaj Morgan.

New Mexico wins the toss, defers

New Mexico has won the toss and will defer its choice to the second half. Michigan will receive to begin the game and season. Wolverine football is coming in moments.