Bryce Underwood Had Two Words in Response to Kyle Whittingham's Comments
Whittingham said Underwood’s starting job is not set in concrete as the quarterback faces higher expectations after an eight-figure NIL deal.
- Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham suggested quarterback Bryce Underwood could lose his starting job following a 13-12 win over Western Michigan, emphasizing the sophomore must show improvement to keep the position.
- High expectations clashed with performance after Underwood signed a deal worth more than $2 million annually; analyst Klatt described the game film as "quite shocking" given the sophomore's struggles.
- Underwood completed 12-of-22 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a fumble; forty-seven of those yards came on a controversial Hail Mary that won the game.
- When asked about Whittingham's remarks on Wednesday, Underwood told reporters he "didn't see" the comments and declined to answer in depth, simply stating "It's cool."
- Michigan faces the 11th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Sunday; a strong performance could return Underwood to the Heisman conversation, though the coach has alternatives in Tommy Carr and Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi ready.
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Michigan’s Bryce Underwood plays it ‘cool’ with QB1 status questioned
By Field Level Media Sep 09 (Field Level Media) - If Michigan starting quarterback Bryce Underwood was unsettled by coach Kyle Whittingham questioning the pecking order at the position this week, he did a fine job disguising his emotions Wednesday. U...
Kyle Whittingham Hasn't Spoken To Michigan Quarterback Bryce Underwood About Demotion
The Michigan football team nearly lost its season opener to Western Michigan in Ann Arbor last Saturday. Quarterback Bryce Underwood’s play was an immediate concern. The passer struggled mightily in his 2026 debut. He was bailed out by an answered prayer on a game-winning Hail Mary. Despite getting the win, his future under center is […]
'It's cool': Bryce Underwood reacts to head coach's announcement about benching him
The Michigan Wolverines might have pulled off a stunning and controversial victory in their season-opening showdown against Western Michigan, with second-year quarterback Bryce Underwood delivering on a Hail Mary after being granted a second chance by a questionable replay review. “Incredibly hard to watch.” However, Underwood largely did not play well in the game, and…
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