Joel Klatt criticizes Bryce Underwood after Michigan victory over Western Michigan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Michigan defeated Western Michigan in a season-opening game on September 5, 2026, securing the win on a late 47-yard touchdown pass. Despite the result, quarterback Bryce Underwood faced criticism from Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt for his performance throughout the contest. Underwood finished the game completing 12 of 22 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also recording a fumble. Klatt described the film as difficult to watch, citing poor reads and regression in technique compared to the previous season. The team now faces questions regarding the quarterback position as it prepares for an upcoming game against Oklahoma.
- •Michigan defeated Western Michigan on September 5, 2026, after a late-game touchdown pass.
- •Bryce Underwood completed 12 of 22 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- •The quarterback also recorded one fumble during the game.
- •Joel Klatt cited film evidence of poor decision-making and mechanical regression.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Joel Klatt torches Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood: ‘Incredibly hard to watch’
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Incredibly hard to watch’: Joel Klatt does not hold back on Bryce Underwood
"The Michigan Wolverines might have pulled off a stunning and controversial victory in their season-opening showdown against Western Michigan, but second-year quarterback Bryce Underwood certainly did not play well in the game, and Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt was not shy about calling him out. During the latest episode of this Joe Klatt Show, Klatt offered a…
"The Michigan Wolverines football program, ever at the center of controversy, found itself involved in yet another national story after its 13-12 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines appeared to lose the game 12-7 after Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary attempt went out of bounds as the clock expired…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:30 PMJoel Klatt torches Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood: ‘Incredibly hard to watch’
The Michigan Wolverines football program, ever at the center of controversy, found itself involved in yet another national story after its 13-12 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines appeared to lose the game 12-7 after Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary attempt went out of bounds as the clock expired…
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:40 PM‘Incredibly hard to watch’: Joel Klatt does not hold back on Bryce Underwood
The Michigan Wolverines might have pulled off a stunning and controversial victory in their season-opening showdown against Western Michigan, but second-year quarterback Bryce Underwood certainly did not play well in the game, and Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt was not shy about calling him out. During the latest episode of this Joe Klatt Show, Klatt offered a…
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