Kyle Whittingham defends Bryce Underwood amid criticism from Eric Weddle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:29 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham spoke out against criticism of quarterback Bryce Underwood made by former NFL player Eric Weddle. Weddle suggested Underwood may struggle this season, but Whittingham emphasized the quarterback's progress during fall camp. He highlighted improvements in Underwood’s decision-making and confidence in the offensive line. The Wolverines will debut their season on September 5 against Western Michigan.
- •Eric Weddle criticized Bryce Underwood's abilities as a quarterback.
- •Kyle Whittingham defended Underwood's performance in fall camp.
- •Underwood showed improvement in decision-making and pocket presence.
- •Michigan opens their season against Western Michigan on September 5.
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Whittingham pushes back on Eric Weddle's Bryce Underwood criticism
"Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is pushing back on criticism of QB Bryce Underwood as fall camp progress continues.
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