No. 9 Michigan begins defense of national title with 30-10 win over Fresno State
— Sherrone Moore pumped his fist and screamed in the end zone, firing up fans in the Big House before his first game as Jim Harbaugh's full-time replacement.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Fresno State Bulldogs
10
Michigan Wolverines
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRES | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| MICH | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 30 |
Michigan Stadium · 110,665 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Oregon State Beavers | W 38-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ San Diego State Aztecs | L 23-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Boise State Broncos | L 31-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Washington State Cougars | W 26-6 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 38-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:57 10-30
Will Johnson 86 Yd Interception Return (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 5:43 10-23
Colston Loveland 18 Yd pass from Davis Warren (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 10:06 10-16
Raylen Sharpe 16 Yd pass from Mikey Keene (Dylan Lynch Kick)
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Field Goal 12:42 3-16
Dominic Zvada 55 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:21 3-13
Dominic Zvada 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:31 3-10
Dominic Zvada 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:35 3-7
Dylan Lynch 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:03 0-7
Donovan Edwards 3 Yd pass from Alex Orji (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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MICH
1 play, -3 yards, 0:19 · End of Game
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FRES 0:19
7 plays, 21 yards, 3:38 · Punt
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FRES 3:57
5 plays, 65 yards, 1:46 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:57 10-30
Will Johnson 86 Yd Interception Return (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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MICH 5:43
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:43 10-23
Colston Loveland 18 Yd pass from Davis Warren (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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FRES 10:06
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:06 10-16
Raylen Sharpe 16 Yd pass from Mikey Keene (Dylan Lynch Kick)
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MICH 12:42
9 plays, 26 yards, 3:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:42 3-16
Dominic Zvada 55 Yd Field Goal
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FRES 1:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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MICH 1:55
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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FRES 5:20
7 plays, 24 yards, 4:01 · Punt
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MICH 9:21
10 plays, 38 yards, 5:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:21 3-13
Dominic Zvada 53 Yd Field Goal
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FRES
1 play, 9 yards, 0:31 · End of Half
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MICH 0:31
11 plays, 47 yards, 6:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:31 3-10
Dominic Zvada 45 Yd Field Goal
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FRES 7:35
8 plays, 38 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:35 3-7
Dylan Lynch 41 Yd Field Goal
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MICH 10:58
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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FRES 12:42
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MICH 14:09
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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FRES 1:10
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MICH 3:23
1 play, 0 yards, 0:17 · Interception
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FRES 3:40
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MICH 5:07
5 plays, 16 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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FRES 8:19
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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MICH 11:03
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 0-7
Donovan Edwards 3 Yd pass from Alex Orji (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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FRES 13:31
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:29 · Interception
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
FRES
MICH
18
1st Downs
18
2-11
3rd down efficiency
4-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
244
Total Yards
269
235
Passing
121
22/36
Comp/Att
16/27
6.5
Yards per pass
4.5
9
Rushing
148
22
Rushing Attempts
34
0.4
Yards per rush
4.4
3-19
Penalties
5-70
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
26:00
Possession
34:00
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