Kyle Whittingham names Bryce Underwood starting QB for Michigan against Penn State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham has announced that Bryce Underwood will start as quarterback against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Underwood, who has struggled with a completion rate of 59.3% and more interceptions than touchdowns this season, will continue to be backed by offensive coordinator Jason Beck. Fans have expressed frustration over keeping Underwood in the starting role, especially with Tommy Carr waiting in the wings. The decision comes after Michigan's disappointing 3-2 start and 0-2 record in the Big Ten.
- •Michigan is 3-2 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten this season.
- •Bryce Underwood has thrown for 881 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions.
- •Tommy Carr has only seen action in one game this season.
- •Michigan fans are vocal about their dissatisfaction with the quarterback choice.
- •Michigan faces Penn State on Saturday in a key matchup.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Fans React to Kyle Whittingham’s QB 1 Decision
"Kyle Whittingham is keeping Bryce Underwood and Jason Beck, and Michigan fans are not taking it well. #GoBlue
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