Hudson Hollenbeck had four punts for 170 yards, a strong 42.5 average, but not one dropped inside the 20-yard line. But the bigger issues were in the return game. Freshman Andrew Marsh had three kickoff returns but fumbled one, giving New Mexico the ball at the Michigan 29-yard line. The Lobos converted for a field goal.

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore criticized the Jaishawn Barham targeting call and said the Wolverines will appeal to the Big Ten.