Ann Arbor — Michigan’s defense, a liability a week ago in a loss at USC , gave the Wolverines a second-half boost to help keep alive their playoff hopes.

The Wolverines got back to business, as Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore implored earlier this week, and worked on technique and fundamentals that all paid off as they defeated Washington, 24-7, on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan improved to 5-2, 3-1 Big Ten and took care of business in a pivotal game in terms of the Wolverines’ postseason pursuit.

Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood was 21 of 27 for 230 yards and two touchdowns, a 22-yard pass to Andrew Marsh and a 10-yarder to tight end Zack Marshall. Jordan Marshall led the rushing attack with 133 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown. He also had three catches for 20 yar

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