Social media reacts to Michigan's win, a top win for Sherrone Moore as head coach

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It's what needed to happen if Michigan hoped to compete for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a College Football Playoff spot. The Wolverines avenged last weekend's loss to USC with a dominant 24-7 win over Washington. The Huskies entered the game being one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, having only lost to Ohio State, but it was the Wolverines who impressed.

Michigan was without several key players like Justice Haynes, Rod Moore, Brandyn Hillman, Marlin Klein, and Hogan Hansen, but players stepped up when they needed to and Michigan got the much-needed win without a few starters.

Offensively, Bryce Underwood, Jordan Marshall, Zach Marshall, and Andrew Marsh all impressed. Underwood threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 25 yards. In a game without Haynes, Jordan Marshall stepped up and rushed for 133 yards and a score. Backup TE Zach Marshall led all pass catchers, catching five passes for 72 yards and a score. Marsh continued his emergence by catching five passes for 49 yards and a score.

Defensively, Michigan flipped the script from last weekend. After getting gashed on the ground against the Trojans, the Wolverines shut down the Huskies' run game. Washington ran for just 40 yards on Saturday. UW entered the game with one of the most explosive rushing attacks in football, but Michigan was disciplined and trusted the game plan.

Michigan also made Williams pay through the air. In what felt like three straight plays, Michigan intercepted the young QB. Williams was picked off in back-to-back plays by Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder, and then a little later, Jacob Oden picked him off.

Following the game, social media went nuts and had their say on how Michigan did in the win over Washington.

Media members say this was one of the best wins under Sherrone Moore

That’s probably the 2nd or 3rd best win of the Sherrone era

Washington was playing good ball as a Top 5 or 6 team in the league coming into today
— ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT (@itsAntWright) October 18, 2025

This was an impressive win against a quality opponent, esp. w/ Michigan having some key players on the shelf. This was a performance that showed a lot about the culture and the depth that’s been developed inside this program. Some young guys with bright futures showed out today.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) October 18, 2025

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood continues to impress in the early stage of his career. Washington QB Demond Williams, did not.

Probably the best game of his young career 📈 https://t.co/c6xeAES3Zi
— Matthew Lounsberry (@Matt_Lounsberry) October 18, 2025

Demond Williams threw 1 INT on his first 185 passes this season. Michigan just picked him off 3 times in a span of 5 passes.
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) October 18, 2025

Such an impressive bounce back win for Michigan after it got throttled by USC last weekend

Impressive bounce back performance by the Michigan Defense. Much more fundamental & gap sound. The ball finds you when you play sound football. Jimmy & Cole rewarded with INTs. Defense defended screens MUCH better. And that allowed Derrick Moore & the pass rush to have more…
— Connor Stalions (@cpstalions) October 18, 2025

Great bounce back win#Goblue
— Charles Woodson (@CharlesWoodson) October 18, 2025

When you coach or play at Michigan- you will have to deal with very high standards. It’s a positive, but it’s a challenge. This team and staff were challenged after the USC road loss. Sherrone said they addressed the issues, they were gonna get to work, and that we’d see a…
— Jake Butt (@Jbooty88) October 18, 2025

It was an impressive game for Michigan and the Wolverines still control their own fate

Today finally felt like Michigan football. By far, the best performance of the season. And the most impressive part was that they did it with so many young dudes. They were kicked in the face last week & they absolutely responded today. Total credit to that group. Big time stuff.
— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) October 18, 2025

Huge day for the 〽️arshalls
Bryce so efficient.
And the def solidified the win! It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine!#goblue @UMichFootball
— Tracy Wolfson (@tracywolfson) October 18, 2025

What a great morning slate! Michigan humiliates Washington and Vandy humiliates LSU. THE BALL KNOWER IS BACK! And by the way if Michigan wins out they are in playoffs and they don’t have anybody tough left on schedule #goblue #AnchorDown
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) October 18, 2025

Media members say this was one of the best wins under Sherrone Moore

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood continues to impress in the early stage of his career. Washington QB Demond Williams, did not.

Such an impressive bounce back win for Michigan after it got throttled by USC last weekend

It was an impressive game for Michigan and the Wolverines still control their own fate

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