Michigan Wolverines Climb to No. 15 After Homecoming Win Over Wisconsin
The Michigan Wolverines are on the rise. Following their 24-10 homecoming victory over the Wisconsin Badgers, the Wolverines jumped five spots in the ESPN Power Rankings, moving from No. 20 to No. 15.
A Strong Second Half Lifts the Wolverines
Michigan’s defense set the tone early, holding Wisconsin to just 10 points, while the offense found its rhythm in the second half. The Wolverines landed three touchdowns; two from running back Justice Haynes and another from wide receiver Donovan McCulley, who hauled in a 29-yard pass from freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood.
The win at the Big House showcased a complete team effort. Michigan racked up more than 400 yards of total offense, controlling the pace of play and capitalizing on key drives when it mattered most.
Sherrone Moore’s Triumphant Return
Saturday also marked the much-anticipated return of head coach Sherrone Moore, who had been serving a two-game suspension. Back on the sidelines, Moore described the experience as emotional and energizing.
“It was like Christmas morning,” Moore said to Inside Michigan Football. “I felt like I opened the best gift that I’ve been waiting for for about six months. That initial impact of being there was awesome.”
For Moore, the homecoming wasn’t just symbolic, it was a reminder of how much he missed leading this team. The Wolverines played with renewed energy and composure, racking up over 400 yards of total offense, though Moore was quick to point out that production doesn’t always equal points.
“You have 400 and something yards on offense and you only come up with 24 points and you feel like you didn’t have 400 something yards. So, we’ve got to convert in the red zone and just do things to not hurt ourselves because when you’re producing yards on offense, you’ve got to produce the points”.
-Sherrone Moore via Inside Michigan Football
Key Playmakers Lead the Way
Under Moore’s leadership, Michigan’s offense continues to grow around its young stars. Bryce Underwood continues to show poise in his first season, and Justice Haynes remains a force in the backfield with eight rushing touchdowns on the year. McCulley’s standout performance against Wisconsin added another reliable target to Underwood’s arsenal.
Defensively, Michigan was relentless, forcing punts and limiting Wisconsin’s offensive rhythm after their opening drive. The Wolverines’ ability to make adjustments midgame highlighted the depth and preparation of this roster.
Momentum Heading Into October
Now sitting at 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play, the Wolverines look to continue their climb both in the standings and in the rankings. With Moore back at the helm and the team clicking on both sides of the ball, Michigan appears ready to build on its momentum as the season heats up.
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