This was expected to be one of those games to allow Michigan to find some rhythm in its offense, getting sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood comfortable throwing the ball, while jumpstarting the running backs who had a sluggish start to the season.

Who played well in Michigan's lopsided win?

UTEP didn’t stress Michigan’s offense the way other defenses will, but the Wolverines needed this kind of performance from their passing game, regardless of the opponent. A crisp day throwing the ball should be a confidence-builder heading into Big Ten play.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham wasn’t pleased with his team’s first half against UTEP on Saturday, but he came away encouraged by the overall performance after the Wolverines outscored the Miners 35-3 in the second half of a 52-17 win.

No. 19 Michigan Wolverines host UTEP Miners in a nonconference Week 3 college football game at Michigan Stadium. Follow live updates, highlights.

Michigan football routed UTEP 52-17, but a sluggish first half has analysts questioning the team's Big Ten outlook.

While he didn’t see the field much in the first two games, Tariq Boney made his presence felt for Michigan Football in Week 3:

A great start gave way to an awful finish as Michigan eventually asserts dominance at the Big House.