Michigan enters tonight’s matchup ranked No. 14 in both major polls after finishing 8–5 last season, capped by statement wins over Ohio State and Alabama. True freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 class, will make his highly anticipated debut leading Chip Lindsey’s retooled Michigan offense. Transfer additions Donaven McCulley (Indiana) and Justice Haynes (Alabama) headline the new-look offensive skill positions, while the defense promises to be every bit as good as it was last season.

On the other side, New Mexico begins a new chapter under first-year head coach Jason Eck, who arrived from Idaho after building the Vandals into a perennial FCS playoff contender. The Lobos overhauled their roster this offseason, bringing in 75 new players, including 4

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