5 things we learned in Michigan football win over New Mexico

Michigan football knocked off New Mexico on Saturday night and here are five things we learned about the Wolverines.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) hugs running back Justice Haynes (22) on the field after 34-17 win at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) hugs running back Justice Haynes (22) on the field after 34-17 win at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 30, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The offensive line is still a question mark

Michigan was able to rip off some explosive plays in the run game, but on the whole, the offensive line was inconsistent.

Michigan should have been able to lean on the run game more in the fourth quarter. The Wolverines took the air out of the ball late, despite 31 pass attempts, but the offense struggled to kill the clock.

Evan Link, the starting left tackle, was beaten badly on one of the two sacks, He had some good moments in the run game, all of the offensive lineman did, but they weren't as consistent as they needed to be.

Michigan wasn't blowing dudes off the ball in the fourth quarter, which was concerning with Oklahoma looming this week. If this offensive line is just average, that will put even more on the plate of the freshman quarterback.