Michigan Wolverines sixth year senior wide receiver Donaven McCulley hauled in six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown his first in the maize and blue, in Michigan’s 24-10 win over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon.
McCulley never lost the faith in Michigan and his place in their offense this season.
"I guess that's just a testament to how hard we practice," McCulley said. "Just in practice every single day, we're just working on building our connection. It's getting better and it's getting there. Just those two plays, I feel like we really needed those just to get this ball rolling."
True freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood had a career day, throwing for 270 yards with a 68% completion rate and 1 touchdown through the air.
What a CATCH this was by Donaven McCulley 😮💨@UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/JZ1paU0bfh
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 4, 2025
McCulley was one of the best pass catchers in the Big Ten two years ago for the Indiana Hoosiers. McCulley reeled in 48 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns in 2023-24.
The 6-5, 205-pound wideout was named fourth-team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele and also earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media in 2023.
The Lawrence North (Indianapolis) product only played two games for Indiana last year under the new regime led by Curt Cignetti, before opting to sit out and transfer to Michigan this off-season. In four seasons, McCulley racked up 68 career catches for 834 yards and eight touchdowns.
"I’m going into every situation with a chip on my shoulder. Head on straight, tunnel vision. I’m just here to add to the greatness that’s already here."Donaven McCulley
Donaven McCulley has 19 receptions, 319 yards and and one touchdown on the season so far as Michigan sit at 5-1 on the season ranked No. 20.
McCulley is in his final season of eligibility remaining at Michigan.
McCulley and Michigan travel to take on USC on Saturday night at the LA Memorial Coliseum in their next game.