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Michigan QB Bryce Underwood preparing for pivotal second season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:33 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood preparing for pivotal second season
Summary

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is focused on improving his game as he begins his second season. Underwood, who struggled with consistency last year, has been training with private coach Jordan Palmer and Wolverines position coach Koy Detmer. He aims to build on his freshman season, where he completed 60.3% of his passes for 2,428 yards and 11 touchdowns. Despite receiving criticism from former NFL player Eric Weddle, Underwood is determined to prove himself. He recently stated he wants to show that he is capable of leading the team effectively when the season opens against Western Michigan on September 5.

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  • •Underwood enters his second season as Michigan's starting quarterback.
  • •He has been working with Jordan Palmer, known for coaching top NFL quarterbacks.
  • •Last season, Underwood recorded 2,428 passing yards and 6 rushing touchdowns.
  • •Former player Eric Weddle criticized Underwood's performance at spring practice.
  • •Michigan's season opener is against Western Michigan on September 5.
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  • 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan QB Bryce Underwood motivated to prove himself in Year 2
What they're saying
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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood says he's been working "smarter" this offseason as he enters his second season as the Wolverines' starter.

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