Michigan Wolverines look to Bryce Underwood for breakout season

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Michigan Wolverines look to Bryce Underwood for breakout season
Summary

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, following a lackluster 2025 season, aims for improvement under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines, moving on from a turbulent offseason with the dismissal of head coach Sherrone Moore due to inappropriate conduct, are focusing on Underwood's development. After finishing his freshman year with 2,428 passing yards and more interceptions than touchdowns, Underwood's progress will be aided by newly hired quarterbacks coach Detmer, who emphasizes refining his mechanics and decision-making. The Wolverines are preparing for the upcoming season with higher expectations for Underwood's performance on the field.

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  • Bryce Underwood had a frustrating freshman season with 2,428 passing yards.
  • Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as the new head coach after Moore's dismissal.
  • Detmer has been brought on to improve Underwood's footwork and processing speed.
  • Underwood is expected to have a larger role utilizing both his arm and legs.
  • The Wolverines aim to rebound from a 9-4 record in 2025.
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The Michigan Wolverines are coming off one of the noisiest offseasons in all of college football. Head coach Sherrone Moore was dismissed from the program after the Univeristy determined that he had been involved in an “inappropriate relationship” with a staffer. “U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately,” the…

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