Physical dominance meets high-octane speed as the Wolverines seek redemption. To topple the Sooners, Michigan must control the trenches, master defensive communication, and unleash Bryce Underwood’s playmaking.

Oklahoma Sooners vs Michigan Wolverines Game Preview

The Sooners weren't at their best against UTEP, and the Wolverines will test their improvement.

The Wolverines went from a slight favorite to a nearly full-possession underdog after Saturday's Hail Mary win over Western Michigan.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables isn't buying the negative talk about Michigan, despite the Wolverines needing a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan last Saturday.

Greg McElroy predicts the Oklahoma Michigan Week 2 showdown, picking a winner and final score. Here is his reasoning plus what both teams bring to Ann Arbor.

ANN ARBOR – As Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham described, there was no “hooting and hollering” after the Wolverines beat enormous underdog Western Michigan on a Hail Mary in the season opener after one second was added to the clock after it appeared the game was lost on a failed Hail Mary.

Michigan's defense has a tall task on Saturday afternoon — containing dual-threat Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer. In a 24-13 win over Michigan last season, Mateer threw for 271 yards, rushed for 74 with one passing touchdown and two rushing scores.