ESPN star's announcer jinx adds to Michigan's troubles in loss to Oklahoma

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An announcer jinx added to the Michigan Wolverines’ issues in their 24-13 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night.

ESPN stars Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit were on the call for the game. Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada came onto the field in the second quarter in an attempt to cut Oklahoma’s seven-point lead to four with a field goal.

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Michigan place kicker Dominic Zvada (96) attempts a field goal against New Mexico during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Fowler spoke about Zvada’s leg strength and accuracy. Zvada was 33-of-37 from field goal attempts inside 40 yards. The attempt was from 32 yards.

"Well, Dominic Zvada usually gets points when he goes out there to kick field goals," Fowler said. "He's an All-American kicker. Bombs them from 50-plus easily. This is a chip shot of 32 to get the Wolverines on the board."

Zvada hooked the attempt left.

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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, center right, hands off the ball to running back Justice Haynes (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

"I know I’m gonna hear about it," Fowler said as Herbstreit expressed his astonishment. "Let’s talk about his technique and not what the announcer said.

It was a tough night for Michigan all around. Oklahoma took a 14-0 lead into halftime and never relinquished even as Michigan made it close