Kyle Whittingham emphasizes need for strong quarterback play at Michigan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
At Big Ten football media days in Chicago, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham emphasized the importance of having a strong quarterback heading into the 2026 season. He highlighted Bryce Underwood's role, acknowledging Underwood's underwhelming freshman performance in 2025. Whittingham expressed confidence that Underwood’s offseason training with experts and new coaching support will help him improve. The Wolverines aim to minimize mistakes and maintain a solid offensive strategy as they prepare for fall camp.
- •Whittingham begins 22nd season with Michigan football
- •Underwood struggled in 2025 with 60.3% completion
- •U-M enlisted QB guru Jordan Palmer for Underwood
- •Koy Detmer Jr. joins as new quarterbacks coach
- •Whittingham stresses balance in quarterback coaching
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Bryce Underwood key to Michigan success − Kyle Whittingham knows it
""Quarterback is hands down the most important position in all sports, and if you got a good one, you get a chance," U-M coach Kyle Whittingham said.
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