Pregame observations: Michigan football vs. New Mexico
No. 14 Michigan Wolverines football will host New Mexico Saturday evening at The Big House in Ann Arbor. Follow along below for pregame observations and updates from the stadium.
Bryce Underwood announced as starter
08/30/2025 06:11:03 PMHogan Hansen ruled out
08/30/2025 06:10:14 PMA look at Bryce Underwood in warmups
08/30/2025 05:56:16 PMBryce Underwood warming up:
Hogan Hansen not spotted with tight ends
08/30/2025 05:47:12 PMHogan Hansen isn’t listed on the availability report, but I’m not seeing him with the tight ends during indy warmups right now.
Tight ends spotted: Max Bredeson, Jalen Hoffman, Marlin Klein, Zack Marshall, Deakon Tonielli, Eli Owens
Mikey Keene throwing in warmups
08/30/2025 05:41:15 PMMichigan quarterback Mikey Keene is questionable according to the official availability report, and he’s throwing in warmups. Here’s a video:
New Mexico, Michigan QBs take the field
08/30/2025 05:39:11 PMNew Mexico has taken the field in its all-white uniforms. Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines’ quarterbacks have hit the turf for warmups in full uniform. We’re under one hour until kickoff.
Perfect weather for a game
08/30/2025 05:35:44 PMThis is football weather at its finest. It’s currently 69 degrees with just a few clouds in the sky. It’ll cool down to 67 degrees by 8, 62 by 9 and 57 by 10. It’s a perfect night for a ball game on the corner of Stadium and Main.
Michigan hype video
08/30/2025 05:35:01 PMMichigan dropped its pregame hype video, narrated by former Wolverine wide receiver and current radio sideline reporter Jason Avant.
Dominic Zvada warming up
08/30/2025 05:32:49 PMMichigan has a new snapper (Greg Tarr) and holder (Hudson Hollenbeck) this season. They’re out there warming up with field goal kicker Dominic Zvada right now. Zvada has made every kick we’ve seen, including 45- and 38-yarders with ease.
Michigan availability report
08/30/2025 05:30:55 PMIn case you missed it, here’s Michigan’s availability report for the game. Of note, sophomore tight end Hogan Hansen is not listed, meaning he’s available for the Wolverines.
Michigan arrives at The Big House
08/30/2025 05:22:02 PMMichigan was led out of the team buses by freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood.
Game information: Michigan vs. New Mexico
Venue: Michigan Stadium (107,601)
Kickoff: 7:36 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Stream: Peacock
On The Call: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst) and Kathryn Tappen (sideline)
Radio: LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network, anchored by WWJ 950 AM in the Detroit area, with Doug Karsch (play-by-play), Jon Jansen (color) and Jason Avant (sideline) on the call. Karsch and Jansen are regular contributors to TheWolverine.com. Click here for the full list of radio affiliates to find the station in your area. The radio broadcast can also be streamed through MGoBlue.com.
Series Facts: This will be the first meeting between Michigan and New Mexico. Michigan most recently faced a Mountain West team in Week 1 last season, a 30-10 win over Fresno State. U-M is 14-1 against Mountain West programs at the time the game was played and 13-0 versus teams currently in the league.