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Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham smiles as he observes warmups ahead of a game against UTEP at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

The Michigan Wolverines have to find a way to maintain their intensity for four quarters according to Kyle Whittingham. He and his leadership council are working on how to figure that out going into conference play.

Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham smiles as he observes warmups ahead of a game against UTEP at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

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The Michigan Wolverines have to find a way to maintain their intensity for four quarters according to Kyle Whittingham. He and his leadership council are working on how to figure that out going into conference play.

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Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) leaves the field after defeating UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

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Sep 19, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Tariq Boney (41) celebrates a sack of Texas El Paso Miners quarterback EJ Colson (not shown) during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Sep 19, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Dom Nichols (8) reacts after a play against the Texas El Paso Miners during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Sep 19, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Jonah Lea'ea (91) celebrates with Bobby Kanka (99) after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Texas El Paso Miners during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham smiles as he observes warmups ahead of a game against UTEP at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

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Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) throws a pass in the second quarter of a game against UTEP at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

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Sep 19, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) is defended by Texas El Paso Miners cornerback Kaleb Miles (23) during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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