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Michigan 24, Wisconsin 10

We have a new #1. There was talk in the off-season about Michigan wanting to add size at the receiver position, and Donovan McCulley was the guy who came in to add that element. The 6’5″, 215 lb. former quarterback has had some glitches in his understanding of what Bryce Underwood was thinking or where the routes should go, and there was at least one more on Saturday. But McCulley certainly looked the part of a #1 receiver on Saturday, making amazing leaping catches and running after the catch. He made 6 catches for 112 yards and 1 touchdown, including an amazing contortion on the left sideline to get one foot down for a 33-yard gain. His touchdown catch was an RPO where he bounced off a couple tacklers and then beat defenders to the pylon for a 29-yard score. He’s not going to amaze anyone with his speed, but when off-season comparisons to Nico Collins came in, most people rolled their eyes. I think now he’s putting on display where those comparisons came from. He registered the first 100+ yard game for a Michigan wide receiver since Roman Wilson against Purdue on November 4, 2023.

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Preview: Michigan vs. Wisconsin

RUSH OFFENSE vs. WISCONSIN RUSH DEFENSE
Michigan is the #8 rushing team in the country (253.5 yards/game) and #2 in yards per carry (6.67) after an outstanding showing over the past couple games. RB Justice Haynes (66 carries, 537 yards, 6 touchdowns) is getting buzz in Michigan circles as a potential Heisman candidate after four straight 100+ yard games, including runs of 75, 75, 59, and 56 yards over the first four weeks. I think Heisman talk is premature, but he’s fast and tough and has shown good vision. QB Bryce Underwood has 17 carries for 175 yards and 3 touchdowns over the past two games, and backup RB Jordan Marshall (16 carries, 132 yards, 3 TD over the past two games) has come alive, too. Michigan should be closer to full strength up front after the bye week, too, after playing games without LG Giovanni El-Hadi and RG Brady Norton. Wisconsin is #1 in rushing defense (50 yards allowed/game) and #3 in yards allowed per carry (2.11). Their worst performance was allowing 72 yards on 3.27 yards/carry against Alabama, so it’s a formidable run-stopping unit. They start former Grand Valley State/LSU DT Jay’viar Suggs (6’3″, 299), who was recruited by Michigan as a transfer going into 2024, and fifth year senior NT Ben Barten (6’5″, 330) on the defensive line. The two leading tacklers are junior LB Christian Alliegro (6’4″, 247) and redshirt junior LB Tackett Curtis (6’2″, 235) with 22 and 20 stops, respectively. This will be the key matchup, because Michigan’s offense depends on running the ball and Wisconsin’s lone strength is its run defense.
Advantage: Wisconsin

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Visitors: Michigan vs. Wisconsin

2026

Nick Abrams – LB – Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh: Abrams is a 6’2″, 220 lb. prospect who committed to Georgia on July 16. He’s a 4-star, the #20 linebacker, and #291 overall. Alabama, Michigan, and Oregon all got official visits back in June.

Jonathan Brown – RB – Columbus (OH) St. Frances de Sales: Brown is committed to Michigan.

Kaden Catchings – LB – Flowood (MS) Hartfield Academy: Catchings is a 6’2″, 220-pounder who has been committed to Liberty since June 16. He’s a 3-star, the #117 linebacker, and #1427 overall. Michigan has not had any luck recruiting Mississippi. Interestingly, Michigan has two former linebackers now playing for Liberty in Deuce Spurlock and Micah Pollard.

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2025 Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 5

FORMER PLAYERS

Raheem Anderson, C (Western Michigan): Anderson is a backup lineman for Western Michigan.

Andrel Anthony, WR (Duke): Anthony had 1 catch for 6 yards in a 38-3 win over Syracuse.

Jeremiah Beasley, LB (Missouri): Beasley made 2 tackles in a 42-6 win over UMass.

Kechaun Bennett, DE (UCLA): Bennett made 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in a 17-14 loss to Northwestern.

Tristan Bounds, OT (Arizona): Bounds is a backup offensive tackle for Arizona.

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Michigan’s 10 Longest Plays vs. Wisconsin

Here’s a walk down memory lane to check out the ten longest plays Michigan players have made against Wisconsin over the years:

1. Seth Smith 100-yard kickoff return TD (1994)
2. Ryan Mallett 97-yard TD pass to Mario Manningham (2007)
3. Butch Woolfolk 92-yard TD run (1979)
4. Butch Woolfolk 89-yard TD run (1981)
5. Tony Boles 81-yard TD run (1988)
6. Shea Patterson 81-yard run (2018)
7. B.J. Dickey 74-yard TD run (1977)
8. John Wangler 71-yard TD pass to Doug Marsh (1979)
9. Shea Patterson 68-yard pass to Ronnie Bell (2019)
10. Rick Leach 65-yard TD pass to Ralph Clayton (1978)

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