NORMAN, Okla. — The No. 15 Michigan football team’s offense was under pressure from the moment it took the field. After Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer commandeered the 18th-ranked Sooners down the field on the opening drive, freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines were burdened with playing from behind.

With 42 first-half rushing yards, a missed field goal and a sideline spat, Michigan folded early under the Norman night sky. Even a one-play touchdown to open the latter half didn’t awaken the Wolverines’ offense. The Sooners (2-0) led for 55 minutes before ultimately taking the game, 24-13, over Michigan (1-1) and its dormant offense.

Outside of junior running back Justice Haynes’ 75-yard house call to start the second half, Oklahoma’s defensive line was unrelenting in

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