Kyle Whittingham clarifies Bryce Underwood status after Michigan beats Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham clarified his stance on quarterback Bryce Underwood following a 17-10 victory over No. 11 Oklahoma on Saturday. The Michigan coach pushed back against recent questions regarding Underwood’s job security after a difficult performance against Western Michigan. In the win over Oklahoma, Underwood recorded 111 passing yards and 87 rushing yards with one touchdown while committing zero turnovers. Whittingham emphasized that while no player holds permanent job security, Underwood remains his starter. The Wolverines improved to a 2-0 record on the season with the win. Michigan will host the UTEP Miners at home in their next matchup on September 19.
- •Michigan defeated No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 on Saturday.
- •Bryce Underwood recorded 198 total yards and one rushing touchdown without turning the ball over.
- •Kyle Whittingham stated that Bryce Underwood remains the starting quarterback.
- •Michigan hosts the UTEP Miners on September 19.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Whittingham Pushes Back on Bryce Underwood Narrative After Oklahoma Win
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan news: Kyle Whittingham praises Bryce Underwood after win over Oklahoma
"Bryce Underwood delivered once again for the Michigan Wolverines , garnering big praise from Kyle Whittingham after the team’s 17-10 win over the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday afternoon. Underwood is going through his second year as the Wolverines’ full-time starter. He led Michigan to a 9-4 record in Year 1, getting firm trust in his talents […] The post Michigan news: Kyle Whittingham praises Bryce Underwood after win over Oklahoma appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Kyle Whittingham clarified his controversial Bryce Underwood comments after Michigan defeated No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10. Underwood answered a difficult week by protecting the football and producing 198 total yards.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:27 PMKyle Whittingham Pushes Back on Bryce Underwood Narrative After Oklahoma Win
Kyle Whittingham clarified his controversial Bryce Underwood comments after Michigan defeated No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10. Underwood answered a difficult week by protecting the football and producing 198 total yards.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:27 PMMichigan news: Kyle Whittingham praises Bryce Underwood after win over Oklahoma
Bryce Underwood delivered once again for the Michigan Wolverines , garnering big praise from Kyle Whittingham after the team’s 17-10 win over the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday afternoon. Underwood is going through his second year as the Wolverines’ full-time starter. He led Michigan to a 9-4 record in Year 1, getting firm trust in his talents […] The post Michigan news: Kyle Whittingham praises Bryce Underwood after win over Oklahoma appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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