The 14th-ranked Michigan football team will open its 2025 season on Saturday against New Mexico in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
Former five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood will be the starting quarterback, as we learned this week. Truth be told, Michigan football fans have known that for quite some time.
Michigan fans will have to wait until Saturday to see the start of the Bryce Underwood era, but looking ahead to the season opener, here are the odds, how to watch, injuries, announcers, and more.
Michigan football vs. New Mexico odds
The Wolverines enter Week 1 as a 34.5-point favorite. The over/under is 49.5, according to Vegas Oddsmakers.
Michigan football vs. New Mexico how to watch
Date: August 30th Game Time: 7:30 PM EST Venue: The Big House How to Watch: NBC | Peacock
Michigan football vs New Mexico Injuries
From a Michigan football perspective, there are two players that bear watching this weekend: Rod Moore and Hogan Hansen.
Head coach Sherrone Moore said that the Wolverines expect to have both players back, "sooner rather than later." Will that be this weekend?
It feels like there is a better chance that Hansen plays. I'd like to see Rod Moore play if possible. It feels like that might be a bit of a stretch. I don't know if he would make his debut against Oklahoma, yet having him for Big Ten play is probably most important.
Michigan vs. New Mexico announcers
NBC Sports will have Noah Eagle doing play-by-play for he game on Saturday along with Todd Blackledge, the former Penn State quarterback. Kathryn Tappen will serve as the sideline reporter.
Michigan vs. New Mexico weather forecast
According to the Weather Channel, the forecast is 70 degrees during the day with a drop to 45 degrees at night. There is only a six-percent chance of precipitation. The wind is expected to be about 5-6 MPH.