Michigan’s football team has a chance to make an early statement in the 2025 season.
The 15th-ranked Wolverines (1-0) face No. 18 Oklahoma (1-0) under the lights Saturday night for their first SEC road game in program history.
Michigan’s new-look offensive with five-star freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood passed its Week 1 test, totaling 452 yards in a 34-17 win over New Mexico.
However, the Sooners’ defense under defensive maestro Brent Venables will present a much tougher challenge for the Wolverines, especially in what is expected to be a lively atmosphere in Norman.
Meanwhile, Michigan’s defense will be without starting linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the first half. The second-year starter was ejected for targeting last week, which automatically includes a one-half suspension the