3. Michigan's defense was too vulnerable for spells
Wink Martindale's troops did not throw the kitchen sink at New Mexico and they still made their presence felt. Jack Layne was able to move the ball, but it came at a cost. New Mexico's longest play of the night went for 25 yards. However it should not have stood, making Scottre Humphrey's 16 yard spurt to open the second half their biggest splash play from scrimmage.
Dorian Thomas proved to be a hard cover, but he is a former group of four transfer who can play for almost any school in the country. Jack Layne and his head coach are no strangers to going into a Big Ten stadium and make the home crowd sweat. Just ask Oregon. The Ducks went on to win their next 12.
Watching this game as a UofM fan, really impressed by Jack Layne from New Mexico. He constantly has his teammates missing blocks, getting him lit up or having to pull his teammates back in to avoid personal fouls.
— The Goal Line Grind (@theGLgrind) August 31, 2025
Serious, serious heart being shown tonight.
Factor in the touchdown that got called back on Jaishawn Barham and Michigan wins this one going away. All will be forgotten and forgiven if the Wolverines go into Norman and leave victorious. That makes this an overreaction that could be validated next weekend in Sherrone Moore's old stomping grounds.