Michigan Wolverines defeat UTEP Miners 52-17: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · UTEP Miners 17, Michigan Wolverines 52
The Michigan Wolverines beat the UTEP Miners 52-17 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Michigan Stadium. The Michigan Wolverines covered the spread as 34.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 48.5, with 69 points combined.
UTEP Miners vs. Michigan Wolverines final score and game recap
The UTEP Miners led 7-0 after the first quarter. The Michigan Wolverines led 17-14 at halftime. They outscored the UTEP Miners 35-3 in the second half, 28-0 in the third quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- EJ Colson Jr. (UTEP Miners): 7/9 passing for 86 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Carver Cheeks (UTEP Miners): 1 catch for 45 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Bryce Underwood (Michigan Wolverines): 19/25 passing for 223 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Andrew Marsh (Michigan Wolverines): 10 catches for 105 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in UTEP Miners vs. Michigan Wolverines?
The Michigan Wolverines covered the spread as 34.5-point favorites, winning by 35 points.
Did UTEP Miners vs. Michigan Wolverines go over or under the total?
The game went over: 69 points combined against a closing total of 48.5, over by 20.5. 31 of the 69 points came in the first half.
UTEP Miners vs. Michigan Wolverines game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -120, with 7 points scored.
- Michigan Wolverines team total 41.5: the over, paying -120, with 52 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: UTEP Miners won the first quarter, paying +800.
- First-half moneyline: Michigan Wolverines won the first half.
- First-half total 27.5: the over, paying +105, with 31 points scored.
- UTEP Miners team total 6.5: the over, paying -132, with 17 scored.
- First-half spread: UTEP Miners +19.5 covered, paying -102.
UTEP Miners and Michigan Wolverines betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the UTEP Miners 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 0 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Michigan Wolverines 3-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Michigan Wolverines.
What's next for UTEP Miners and Michigan Wolverines?
Next for the UTEP Miners: the Oregon State Beavers at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Michigan Wolverines: the Iowa Hawkeyes at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.