Michigan Beats Washington 24-7 After Two Interception Returns

Michigan rebounded from a blowout loss to USC with a 24-7 victory over Washington, a turnaround coach Sherrone Moore credited to 'tough conversations' and an 'outstanding' response from players and staff. Bryce Underwood was 21-for-27 for 230 yards and two touchdowns, including a scoring pass to Zack Marshall, while Jordan Marshall rushed 25 times for a career-high 133 yards and a score. Michigan’s defense sealed the game when Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder returned interceptions on back-to-back drives, and the Wolverines held Washington to 249 total yards. Washington struggled to run the ball, committed multiple false-start penalties, and failed to convert scoring opportunities. The game was marred by injuries: Washington tight end Quentin Moore was carted off conscious and taken to a local hospital, Washington likely lost starting left tackle Maximus McCree while Kade Eldridge was also hurt; Michigan lost starting left tackle Evan Link (carted off) and was without DB Rod Moore and RB Justice Haynes.