GameDay Live: UNLV hangs in, loses 28-7 to Michigan

Michigan Wolverines running back De‘Veon Smith (4) runs the ball in the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) breaks up a pass to UNLV Rebels wide receiver Devonte Boyd (83) in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines running back Ty Isaac (32) breaks a tackle to run the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines running back De‘Veon Smith (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines running back De‘Veon Smith (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines running back De‘Veon Smith (4) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines running back Ty Isaac (32) receives congratulations from teammate after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Stadium, nicknamed "The Big House", in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Sep 19, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; UNLV Rebels head coach Tony Sanchez during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) scrambles in the first quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) rushes in the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines running back De‘Veon Smith (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) scrambles from UNLV Rebels defensive lineman Mark Finau (19) in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. (Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports)

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