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- Against UTEP, the article's PFF figures show Michigan's Bryce Underwood kept clean on 67.9% of 28 dropbacks. He faced pressure on nine dropbacks and completed five of seven pressured throws, while going 0-for-2 on attempts at least 20 yards downfield. These are game-specific protection and passing results, not a new quarterback role. - Michigan pressured UTEP quarterback EJ Colson on 73.3% of his dropbacks, according to the article's PFF figures, even though 11 of his 15 dropbacks were classified as non-blitz plays. That pairs high pressure with a limited blitz count in this matchup; it does not establish a newly installed pressure package or a future blitz rate. - Michigan used 33 offensive players over 73 team offensive snaps and 35 defensive players over 49 team defensive snaps against UTEP. The article counts 13 more offensive participants and 12 more defensive participants than against Oklahoma. This documents broader participation in the blowout, not individual snap totals or a new starting depth chart.

- Injury: Friday evening, in accordance with the Big Ten's new policy, the Michigan football team released its third availability report of the week, coming the night before the Wolverines' upcoming game against Iowa.

- Michigan lists Manuel Beigel as doubtful on its initial Wednesday availability report for the 2026 Iowa game. The offensive lineman has played 96 snaps this season as the RHINO sixth blocker, so his status affects an established package role. The report does not identify a replacement or confirm that he will miss the game. - Michigan cornerback Zeke Berry is questionable on the initial 2026 Iowa report despite Jay Hill saying Wednesday that Berry practiced Tuesday and was expected back. He missed UTEP with a nagging issue while Shamari Earls gained work. The coach's optimism does not replace the formal questionable designation or establish unrestricted availability. - Michigan right tackle Andrew Sprague is questionable for Iowa in the initial 2026 report after an issue arose in the final 24 hours before UTEP. Kyle Whittingham said the absence could last from this week to several weeks. Blake Frazier and Evan Link provide experienced tackle alternatives, but no return date or new starter is confirmed. - Michigan starting edge Dominic Nichols is questionable on the initial 2026 Iowa report, with no specified diagnosis or timeline. He has two sacks and a team-leading 11 pressures; reserve edges have 10 pressures and 5.5 sacks. Those depth figures describe existing production, not confirmation Nichols is out or a promised replacement workload. - Michigan's initial 2026 Iowa report lists Andrew Babalola, Braydon Alford, Micah Ka'apana, Jonathan Brown, Julius Holly and Ace Hamilton out, while reserve receiver Logan Forbes is questionable. The article identifies Babalola as the only player in the out group believed to have been competing for playing time; it provides no new return dates.

- Coaching: Jason Beck says you learn a lot about a QB in live games.

- Pick/market: ANN ARBOR, Mich.

- QB/DL: Definitely a game that will test Michigan's DT depth.

- QB: What year and who was the ND QB that clearly didn’t get into the endzone back in the 80’s but was rewarded with a TD.

- QB/LB: A quick programming update for everyone who follows The Michigan Insider’s Monday Morning Quarterback..

- In Michigan's 2026 Iowa-week presser, Kyle Whittingham said Hogan's return restores a receiving option with a large catch radius, while Zack Marshall also contributed against UTEP. Mason Bonner is still being integrated as he becomes ready; the coach did not announce a new tight-end order or fixed workload. - Whittingham confirmed Bryce Underwood can use outside outlets and bubble screens against overloaded boxes, but Michigan sometimes deliberately keeps the run call to establish its ground game. That explains existing quarterback options and staff decisions, not a newly installed check system or a promise to pass against every heavy box.

- Coaching: Salesi Moa, Channing Goodwin and Kendrick Bell among those jockeying for WR3 reps.

- Coaching: Continued As far as the transfer portal, I’m looking ahead.

- Kyle Whittingham said Andrew Sprague's absence against UTEP arose within the previous 24 hours after he had taken practice reps through the week; he declined to explain the cause. Michigan moved Evan Link to left tackle and Blake Frazier to the right side. Whittingham praised that configuration despite virtually no practice together, without giving Sprague a firm return date. - Zeke Berry was a game-time decision with a nagging issue during the week. Whittingham said Michigan chose to rest him rather than risk a setback and gave Shamari Earls the work. The coach expected and hoped Berry could return the following week, but did not provide a diagnosis or an unconditional availability confirmation. - Whittingham explicitly kept Jordan Marshall at RB1 and Savion Hiter at RB2 after UTEP, praising both backs' power and ability to improve with carries. Marshall exited with a nagging issue carried over from the previous game, and the coach hoped he would be ready next week. The hypothetical discussion of Hiter eventually taking 20 carries was not a new workload commitment. - Michigan made a deliberate game-plan effort to get Andrew Marsh more touches against UTEP after underusing him in the first two games. Whittingham described Andrew and JJ as 1 and 1A in the receiver group and praised Marsh's 100-plus-yard game. That is a stated targeting adjustment, not evidence of a newly demoted receiver. - Whittingham praised Bryce Underwood's 19-of-25 passing against UTEP, his progressions, timely release and avoiding interceptions, alongside improved OL work. He separately called Michigan's six fumbles through three games in 2026 a major concern. The clean passing assessment does not mean the team avoided all turnovers.

- OL: In the summer as there was talk whether he would come camp or not.

- Coaching: Zone vs Man percentages will change based on the opposing QB, receiver options, etc.

- QB/DL: Michigan has surrendered just three touchdowns in three games, and those strong defensive efforts have allowed the Wolverines to emerge unscathed from the non-conference slate despite growing pains on offense.

- Coaching: On Jake Guarnera and the interior offensive line so far Jake has played outstanding.

- Pick/market: to come Inside Michigan Football Radio Show (WCSX Radio), 7-8 pm | Coach Kyle Whittingham, Assistant Marques Hagans and Receiver Andrew Marsh I'll have updates here until ~7:45 p.m.

- Defense: "It's really competitive, but it's a fun competitive." — Tariq Boney on the depth the defense has and how it's handled in practice

- LB: His son came KC and I think I’m most pleasantly surprised about the linebacker play.

- Intel: Bryce Underwood "took care of the football when he threw it," and that was the biggest thing for him.

- Intel: Shamari Earls thrown at a couple times on this possession and he's held up well.