Bryce Underwood and Michigan football came off their bye on Saturday, Oct. 4 looking to take the next step on their respective paths to a potential College Football Playoff berth.
Thanks to another big day from running back Justice Haynes and the Wolverines defense, No. 20 Michigan (4-1, 2-0in Big Ten play) was able to do just that against their longtime Big Ten conference foe Wisconsin (2-3, 0-2).
Michigan picked up its second Big Ten win of the season with a 24-10 victory over the Badgers at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Haynes became the first Michigan player since Denard Robinson to open their career with the Wolverines with five straight games of at least 100 rushing yards. The former Alabama running back was responsible for two of Michigan’s three touchdowns on the afternoon, both 1-yard plunges into the end zone. The other touchdown of the afternoon for Michigan was a 29-yard pass on the RPO from Underwood to wide receiver Donaven McCulley.
Wisconsin struggled to find rhythm on offense for much of the afternoon after it marched down the field on the game’s opening drive for a touchdown. The Badgers’ punted on eight of their 11 drives of the afternoon.
Underwood completed 19 of 28 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown on the afternoon. Wisconsin third-string quarterback Hunter Simmons was given the loss in his first start with the Badgers. He finished 18 of 29 passing for 177 yards and an interception on the day, which came in the third quarter from Michigan defensive back Rob Moore.
The loss for the Badgers dropped their record against ranked opponents under Luke Fickell to 0-8. Meanwhile, the win for Michigan is its 27th consecutive win at The Big House against an unranked opponent.
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Postgame
Sherrone Moore on Justice Haynes
Asked by Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft following his team’s win over Wisconsin, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore spoke about the impact Justice Haynes has had on the Wolverines program and how he ‘feels sorry’ for the team that let Haynes go, referring to Alabama.
Justice Haynes stats today vs Wisconsin
Here’s a look at Haynes full stats from Michigan’s win over Wisconsin:
Rushing yards: 117
Carries: 19
Rushing touchdowns: Two
Final score: Michigan 24, Wisconsin 10
Michigan picks up Big Ten win over Wisconsin
Michigan defeats Wisconsin 24-10 at home for its second Big Ten win of the season. The Wolverines move to 4-1 on the season with the win, while the loss drops the Badgers to 2-3 on the season.
Derrick Moore sacks Hunter Simmons, Wisconsin hits field goal
Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore comes up with the first sack of the afternoon for the Wolverines’ defense, as he sacks Hunter Simmons for a loss of 12-yards on third-and-8. Wisconsin then settles for the 39-yard field goal from Nathanial Vakos to cut the deficit to 24-10 with 2:43 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Hunter Simmons, Wisconsin convert fourth down
Michigan dials up the pressure on fourth-and-4 as Wisconsin goes for it and Hunter Simmons reads it nicely, as he finds Grant Stec on the left side of the field for an 8-yard reception and the first down. It’s a nice grab by Stec, who reeled in Simmons’ pass with one hand.
The Badgers’ drive continues as they are on the Wolverines’ side of the field.
Justice Haynes extends Michigan lead with touchdown
Who else but Justice Haynes! The Wolverines’ power running back plunges into the end zone from the 1-yard line for his second touchdown of the day.
It is now 24 unanswered points for Michigan since Wisconsin opened the game with a touchdown on the opening drive. Michigan now leads Wisconsin 24-7 with 9:24 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Justice Haynes hits Michigan RB milestone
Justice Haynes moves past the 100 rushing yard mark on the afternoon with an 11-yard carry up the middle of the field. He follows that with back-to-back runs of 8- and 4-yards respectively to put him at 116 rushing yards on the afternoon on 18 carries. He is the first Michigan player with at least 100 rushing yards in his first five games at Michigan since 2010.
Michigan can’t convert fourth down
Michigan elects to go for it on fourth-and-2 at the Wisconsin 31-yard line and it backfires, as the snap is low and Bryce Underwood isn’t able to hold onto it. Underwood recovers the ball, but it is for a 3-yard loss, resulting in a turnover on downs for Wisconsin’s defense.
It’s the first fourth-down stop of the game for either team. Wisconsin gets the ball at its own 31-yard line trailing 17-7 with 13:08 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Third quarter: Michigan 17, Wisconsin 7
Rod Moore picks off Hunter Simmons
Rob Moore picks off Wisconsin quarterback Hunter Simmons on second-and-6. It’s a great read by Moore on Simmons’ pass as he comes out of nowhere to give the Wolverines their first takeaway of the game.
The Wolverines get the ball back at their own 17-yard line. The Badgers had been moving on offense and picked up a gain of 21 yards on a pass from Simmons to Vinny Anthony III.
Donaven McCulley scores touchdown for Michigan
Here comes Michigan.
Bryce Underwood dumps it off to Donaven McCulley on the RPO and it is all McCulley after that, as he breaks a tackle and runs it into the end zone. McCulley also had a 33-yard catch up the left sidelines for a big play on Michigan’s scoring drive.
The scoring drive was three plays for 67 yards and took 1:03 off the game clock.
Michigan nearly picks off Hunter Simmons, Badgers punt
Zeke Berry nearly comes up with an interception deep in Wisconsin’s side of the field on third-and-9, but he is unable to get a hand on it. The Badgers’ eighth drive of the day ends just like their previous six: a punt.
This Big Ten battle continues to be all about both teams’ defenses. Michigan gets the ball at its own 33-yard line, looking to get some points on the board after missing out on a field goal on its last drive.
Michigan misses field goal attempt
Bryce Underwood overthrows a pass attempt into the end zone that was intended for Marlin Klein on third-and-9, and it results in no points for Michigan. Wolverines kicker Dominic Zvada misses the 27-yard field goal attempt as the snap was low from long snapper Greg Tarr.
The Wolverines’ lead stays at 10-3 with 9:26 remaining in the third quarter. Wisconsin takes over at its own 20-yard line, looking for its first points since the opening drive of the game.
Bryce Underwood makes nice throw on run
Bryce Underwood makes one of his best throws of the afternoon on second-and-9 with a 26-yard throw on the run to Andrew Marsh. The Wolverines are marching on offense.
First half: Michigan 10, Wisconsin 7
Michigan leads Wisconsin at halftime
At the end of the first half, Michigan leads Wisconsin 10-7 at Michigan Stadium. The main storyline from the first half in Ann Arbor was neither team being able to find a consistent rhythm offensively, as both teams combined for eight punts in the half.
Michigan was able to get a field goal on its fourth drive of the game to break the 7-7 tie. Bryce Underwood was 4 of 9 for 55 yards in the first half, while Hunter Simmons was 9 of 12 for 84 yards.
Wisconsin punts again
Wisconsin is unable to pick up the first down on third-and-2, and it sends out the punt unit for the fourth consecutive drive.
The Badgers, who have gone back-and-forth with Hunter Simmons and Danny O’Neil at quarterback the last four drives, haven’t been able to find any offensive momentum or rhythm since they marched down the field for a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown scoring drive to open the game.
Since that opening touchdown drive, Wisconsin has created just 54 yards of total offense.
Dominic Zvada hits 40-yard FG for Michigan lead
Michigan retakes the lead at 10-7 with 5:43 remaining in the second quarter after a 40-yard field goal from Dominic Zvada.
It’s a nice response by the Badgers’ defense to hold the Wolverines to just three points on their drive after Wisconsin safety Matt Jung lost a 1-on-1 battle with Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh for a 32-yard catch down the right sidelines from Bryce Underwood.
Here’s a look at that 32-yard catch Marsh made earlier on the Wolverines’ scoring drive:
Wisconsin wildcat call fails, Michigan gets ball
On third-and-4, Wisconsin tries to pick up the first down on the wildcat keeper with running back Cade Yacamelli, but Michigan defense isn’t fooled and tackles Yacamelli for a loss of a yard.
Michigan gets the ball back at its own 19-yard line looking to find some rhythm on offense.
First quarter: Michigan 7, Wisconsin 7
Michigan, Wisconsin tied after one quarter
It is all even at 7-7 after the first quarter of play in Ann Arbor between Michigan and Wisconsin. The Badgers have the ball after getting a stop on third down and face a third-and-4 to begin the second quarter.
Michigan first down overturned, Wisconsin gets stop
Following an official review on the field, Michigan’s first down conversion on third-and-1 on a 1-yard carry up the middle from Justice Haynes is overturned. It is fourth-and-1 and Michigan sends out the punt unit.
Wisconsin punts
Rod Moore nearly comes up with a pick-6 against Wisconsin quarterback Hunter Simmons on third-and-9 but is unable to hold onto it, forcing the Badgers to send the punt unit out.
Wisconsin then pins Michigan at its own 2-yard line after a nice special teams play by the Badgers’ coverage team that started with a 51-yard punt from Atticus Bertrams.
Justice Haynes ties game with Michigan touchdown
Justice Haynes provides the answer for Michigan with a 1-yard rushing touchdown to the right side of the end zone. It is the seventh rushing touchdown of the season for the Wolverines’ running back, which ties his career record from his two seasons at Alabama.
Haynes set up the Wolverines’ scoring drive, which went five plays for 75 yards in just over two minutes, with a 43-yard carry up the middle on the third play of the drive.
Wisconsin scores on first drive
Dilin Jones takes the handoff from Hunter Simmons and cashes it in for a 5-yard rushing touchdown on the opening drive of the game for Wisconsin.
It’s a nice start from the Badgers’ offense that has struggled in recent weeks. It’s also an encouraging start for Simmons, Wisconsin’s third-string quarterback, who is starting over the injured Billy Edwards Jr. and backup Danny O’Neil.
The scoring drive was 12 plays for 75 yards and took 6:50 off the game clock.
Michigan wins toss, Wisconsin starts on offense
The Wolverines win the opening coin toss and defer the kickoff to the second half. It will be Wisconsin and Hunter Simmons out on offense today vs. Wink Martindale’s defense.
Pregame
Derek Jeter predicts Michigan win over Wisconsin
Derek Jeter has called a Michigan win on Saturday. The former Michigan baseball product made it known in a pregame message to Wolverines’ fans as he prepares for the MLB on Fox pregame show in Toronto for the AL Division series between the Blue Jays and New York Yankees.
Michigan takes field vs Wisconsin
Sherrone Moore, back from his two-game self-imposed suspension, leads Michigan out of the tunnel at Michigan Stadium for Saturday’s Big Ten matchup vs. Wisconsin.
Bryce Underwood stats
Freshman starting quarterback Bryce Underwood has opened his career at Michigan with a 3-1 record. In those four games, Underwood has completed 58 of 102 passes for 733 yards and two touchdowns with an interception, while scoring three rushing touchdowns on 22 carries and 169 rushing yards.
Blake Corum back in Ann Arbor for Michigan-Wisconsin
Former Michigan national champion running back Blake Corum is back in Ann Arbor for the Wolverines’ Big Ten home opener vs. Wisconsin. Corum, now with the Los Angeles Rams, finished with one carry for 13 rushing yards in the Rams’ Thursday Night Football loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Charles Woodson leads Michigan chant on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’
Former Michigan great Charles Woodson is back in Ann Arbor on Saturday with the Fox Sports’ ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ crew and leads the Wolverines’ ‘The Victors’ chant with the home crowd.
Wisconsin availability report vs Michigan
Here’s the availability report for Wisconsin vs. Michigan
Michigan availability report vs Wisconsin
Here’s the availability report for Michigan vs. Wisconsin, according to Detroit Free Press’ Tony Garcia:
Of note, Wisconsin is actually starting Hunter Simmons and not Danny O’Neil vs. Michigan
What is Michigan football’s record vs Wisconsin?
Michigan enters Saturday’s Big Ten home opener vs. Wisconsin with a 52-17-1 record in the all-time series against the Badgers. Of the Wolverines’ 52 wins against the Badgers, 24 of them have come at The Big House in Ann Arbor.
A win on Saturday for Michigan would improve its record vs. Wisconsin at home to 25-7.
Luke Fickell record vs ranked teams at Wisconsin
Wisconsin has struggled mightily against top-25 opponents in three years under Luke Fickell, which comes as a surprise given his success against ranked opponents at Cincinnati. The Badgers enter Saturday’s game vs. Michigan 0-7 against top-25 teams under Fickell, including 0-1 this season following a 38-14 road loss to then-No. 18 Alabama in Week 3.
Who is Hunter Simmons? What to know of Wisconsin football’s starting QB vs Michigan
With Billy Edwards Jr. out vs. Michigan, Luke Fickell will give the keys to the offense on Saturday to third-string quarterback Hunter Simmons over backup Danny O’Neil. Fickell made the announcement in a pregame on the field interview posted by the program’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
O’Neil has been the go-to quarterback with Edwards Jr. out for the last several weeks, but with Wisconsin looking for a new spark to its offense, it will be Simmons, who transferred from Southern Illinois this past offseason. Simmons completed 2 of 9 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in the final series against Maryland in Week 4.
Wisconsin football injury update: Latest on QB Billy Edwards Jr.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Wisconsin will once again be without starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who returned briefly in Week 4 against Maryland but has been dealing with an injury that he sustained in Week 1 vs Miami (OH).
That won’t be the only member of the starting offense Wisconsin will be without on Saturday at Michigan. Thamel also reported that starting center Jake Renfro is out for the game.
Justice Haynes stats at Michigan
Former Alabama running back Justice Haynes has been on a tear at Michigan to start the season, as he has already surpassed his career-high for rushing yards in a single season at 536.
His hot start to the season on the ground has Michigan ranked as one of the top-five rushing offenses in the Big Ten.
Here’s a game-by-game breakdown of Haynes’ stats at Michigan this season:
vs. New Mexico: 16 carries for 159 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns; two receptions for six receiving yards
at Oklahoma: 19 carries for 125 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown
vs. Central Michigan: 14 carries for 104 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown; one reception for 16 receiving yards
at Nebraska: 17 carries for 149 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown; three receptions for 12 receiving yards
What time is Michigan vs Wisconsin start?
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: Noon ET
Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Michigan and Wisconsin are slated for a noon ET kickoff against each other on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
What TV channel is Michigan vs Wisconsin on today?
TV: Fox
Streaming: Fox Sports Go app | Fubo (free trial)
Michigan vs. Wisconsin will air nationally on Fox in Week 7 of the college football season as the network’s main ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ Game of the Week. Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will call the game from the booth at Michigan Stadium, with Jenny Taft reporting from the sidelines.
Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which carries Fox and offers a free trial to new subscribers, and the Fox Sports Go app (with a TV login).
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Michigan vs Wisconsin predictions
John Steppe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Michigan 30, Wisconsin 10
Michigan football schedule 2025
Here is Michigan’s schedule and results:
Saturday, Aug. 30: Michigan 34, New Mexico 17
Saturday, Sept. 6: No. 18 Oklahoma 24, Michigan 13
Saturday, Sept. 13: Michigan 63, Central Michigan 3
Saturday, Sept. 20: Michigan 30, Nebraska 27 *
Saturday, Sept. 27: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Wisconsin * | Noon ET | Fox (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 11: at USC * | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo) /Peacock
Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. Washington *
Saturday, Oct. 25: at Michigan State *
Saturday, Nov. 1: vs. Purdue *
Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 15: at Northwestern *
Saturday, Nov. 22: at Maryland *
Saturday, Nov. 29: vs. No. 1 Ohio State * | Noon ET | Fox (Fubo)
* Denotes Big Ten game
Wisconsin football schedule 2025
Here is Wisconsin’s schedule and results:
Thursday, Aug. 28: Wisconsin 17, Miami (OH) 0
Saturday, Sept. 6: Wisconsin 42, Middle Tennessee 10
Saturday, Sept. 13: No. 19 Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14
Saturday, Sept. 20: Maryland 27, Wisconsin 10 *
Saturday, Sept. 27: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 4: at No. 20 Michigan * | Noon ET | Fox (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 11: vs. Iowa * | 7 p.m. ET | Fox Sports 1 (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. No. 1 Ohio State *
Saturday, Oct. 25: at No. 2 Oregon *
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: vs. Washington *
Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. No. 22 Illinois *
Saturday, Nov. 29: at Minnesota *