US Edition‘The talent is clearly there’: Why Michigan’s decision to start freshman QB Bryce Underwood could define the season
Bryce Underwood, Michigan's fourth true freshman starting quarterback, faces high expectations following roster improvements and past successes, aiming to lead the Wolverines in the upcoming opener.
- On Saturday, Bryce Underwood will start as Michigan's quarterback in the opener against New Mexico, becoming just the fourth freshman to start the season for Michigan.
- It's so rare for a true freshman starting quarterback, typically aged 18, to start; Tate Forcier followed this early-enrollment, competitive path before his Michigan debut.
- Two years removed from a national title, expectations now surround Bryce Underwood and the Michigan Wolverines as commentators say he raises the QB room floor and brings tremendous upside, co-host Aaron McMann said.
- He will face growing pains and mistakes as Underwood adjusts to college football's speed, and the burden of being the one to right the program and meet playoff expectations could define Michigan's season.
- Tate Forcier plans to call Bryce Underwood before the opener to offer advice, expecting the season to feel like a blur but noting Underwood's path will be unique, especially after his first personal touchdown.
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The Oakland PressFreshman Bryce Underwood ready for big stage at Michigan: ‘He came here to be that guy’
ANN ARBOR — Michigan senior Max Bredeson, a two-time captain who has made a name for himself as a violent blocker, pregame motivator and leader, went to head coach Sherrone Moore before the start of preseason camp and made a request. Moore was pairing up teammates to room together during camp and figured Bredeson, a fullback/tight end, would enjoy spending time with tight end Marlin Klein. Bredeson had a different plan. He was aiming to room wit…
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