No. 21 Michigan bounces back with 49-3 win over W Michigan
Shea Patterson threw three touchdown passes, one in each of the first three quarters, to help No. 21 Michigan coast to a 49-3 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Michigan Broncos
3
Michigan Wolverines
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MICH | 21 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 49 |
Michigan Stadium · 110,814 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 23-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:34 3-49
Josh Grant 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:51 0-49
Jake McCurry 18 Yd pass from Dylan McCaffrey (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:21 0-42
Donovan Peoples-Jones 5 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:55 0-35
Nico Collins 44 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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Touchdown 9:35 0-28
Chris Evans 2 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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Touchdown 0:52 0-21
Chris Evans 27 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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Touchdown 4:11 0-14
Karan Higdon 67 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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Touchdown 7:05 0-7
Sean McKeon 17 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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MICH
4 plays, 26 yards, 2:34 · End of Game
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WMU 2:34
13 plays, 57 yards, 6:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:34 3-49
Josh Grant 35 Yd Field Goal
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MICH 8:51
6 plays, 56 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:51 0-49
Jake McCurry 18 Yd pass from Dylan McCaffrey (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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WMU 11:14
11 plays, 36 yards, 4:00 · Downs
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MICH 0:14
6 plays, 7 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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WMU 3:03
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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MICH 6:21
5 plays, 51 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:21 0-42
Donovan Peoples-Jones 5 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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WMU 8:56
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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MICH 9:44
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:39 · Missed FG
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WMU 12:23
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:37 · Downs
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WMU
1 play, 6 yards, 0:19 · End of Half
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MICH 0:19
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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WMU 3:17
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:38 · Punt
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MICH 6:55
1 play, 49 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:55 0-35
Nico Collins 44 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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WMU 7:02
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:33 · Downs
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MICH 9:35
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 0-28
Chris Evans 2 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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WMU 12:02
8 plays, 29 yards, 3:50 · Punt
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MICH 0:52
2 plays, 46 yards, 0:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:52 0-21
Chris Evans 27 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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WMU 1:31
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:40 · Interception
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MICH 4:11
1 play, 67 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:11 0-14
Karan Higdon 67 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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WMU 4:21
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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MICH 7:05
7 plays, 81 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:05 0-7
Sean McKeon 17 Yd pass from Shea Patterson (Quinn Nordin Kick)
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WMU 10:52
4 plays, 26 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MICH 12:19
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:41 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
WMU
MICH
17
1st Downs
20
4-17
3rd down efficiency
5-11
2-5
4th down efficiency
1-1
208
Total Yards
451
85
Passing
143
16/34
Comp/Att
13/18
2.5
Yards per pass
7.9
123
Rushing
308
40
Rushing Attempts
35
3.1
Yards per rush
8.8
4-30
Penalties
7-55
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
34:11
Possession
25:49
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