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What's wrong with Bryce Underwood at Michigan and how to fix it: 'This is one Day 1 quarterback stuff'

He became one of college football's highest-paid players during hyped NIL recruitment, but Bryce Underwood's career at Michigan so far has fallen flat. Can the Wolverines save their blue-chip QB?
What's wrong with Bryce Underwood at Michigan and how to fix it: 'This is one Day 1 quarterback stuff'

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What's wrong with Bryce Underwood at Michigan and how to fix it: 'This is Day 1 quarterback stuff'

Heisman Legend Admits “Turning Down” Michigan’s Offer to Coach Bryce Underwood as He Reveals Bigger Issue Under Kyle Whittingham

After Michigan’s 20–14 loss to Minnesota, the pressure surrounding quarterback Bryce Underwood has only intensified. While calls to bench the QB for the remainder of the season are growing louder, former Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III has offered a different approach.

Former NFL Safety Rips Bryce Underwood’s 5-Star Grade

From the source A former NFL safety says whoever graded Bryce Underwood a five-star should be interrogated. #GoBlue

‘Lack of Discipline,’ ‘It’s a Mess’ — Joel Klatt Sets Record Straight on Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham’s Fit With Bryce Underwood

The Michigan Wolverines hoped new head coach Kyle Whittingham would bring positive change to the program. He took over after disaster struck under their previous head coach, and many thought it would take time for Whittingham to leave his mark on the team.

Jake Butt Wants Michigan to Bench Bryce Underwood

From the source Michigan's bye week opened a quarterback debate, and Jake Butt picked a side before Penn State. #GoBlue

Robert Griffin III warns Michigan against benching Bryce Underwood

Robert Griffin III says benching Bryce Underwood is a mistake and urges Michigan to play to his strengths.

Urban Meyer weighs in on whether Michigan should bench Bryce Underwood

Urban Meyer says Michigan football struggles are not Bryce Underwood's fault citing poor offensive explosiveness.

Why Benching Bryce Underwood Would 'Throw Away' Michigan Football's Season

Former Heisman winner RG3 spoke about Bryce Underwood.

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Why Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s road game struggles are concerning

A look at why Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s statistics on the road are concerning.

Four Bold Predictions for the Rest of the Michigan Football Season

The Michigan Wolverines are in their bye week, and the season has not gone according to plan. They escaped the first week of the season against Western Michigan

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Grading the Jason Beck and Bryce Underwood Marriage Through Five Weeks

Michigan's offense has not been up to snuff through five weeks this season, and the grade will reflect that in a closer look at the partnership between the new offensive coordinator and quarterback.

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Michigan is a mess. Making Bryce Underwood the scapegoat would make it worse | Opinion

Bryce Underwood is struggling, but Michigan football has bigger problems to fix before making a potentially costly quarterback change.

Everyone Is Blaming Bryce Underwood. But maybe the Michigan Coaching Staff is the Bigger Problem

So, you’re still shaking your head since Bryce Underwood threw the fourth down pass away to basically end the game […]

Maybe Tommy Carr should be Michigan’s QB1, but not against Penn State or Indiana

If Michigan makes Tommy Carr its starting quarterback, it needs to be because it fully trusts him, rather than due to a lack of trust in Bryce Underwood:

RG3 Reveals Michigan Coaching Offer And Critiques Kyle Whittingham

Robert Griffin III reveals he turned down a Michigan coaching job. Read why the Heisman winner thinks the program is failing Bryce Underwood.

Friday Discussion: Who is most at fault for Michigan’s disastrous start?

There’s plenty of blame to go around for Michigan’s hideous start. Who’s most at fault?

Ranking Every Michigan Football Position Group From Worst to First Through 5 Weeks

There is a clear winner for Michigan football through five weeks.

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“It Was Anemic”: Joel Klatt Slams Kyle Whittingham’s Offensive Play Against Minnesota as Serious Questions Arise About Michigan Program

Michigan fell to Minnesota 20-14, and head coach Kyle Whittingham’s Wolverines offense managed only 180 total yards. The offense scored just seven points, with the other seven coming on a 79-yard pick-six by Nathaniel Staehling.

Kyle Whittingham’s ‘train wreck’ and Morgan Scalley’s seamless transition

Because of their ties and history with the Utes, the careers of Morgan Scalley and Kyle Whittingham will always be intriguing.

3 bold predictions for the rest of the Michigan Football season

Here are 3 bold predictions for the rest of the 2026 college football season for the Michigan Wolverines:

FOX’s Joel Klatt Delivers Harsh Reality Check on Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Locker Room Issues That Never Existed at Utah

The transition from Utah to Michigan was supposed to give head coach Kyle Whittingham a program with the resources and talent to compete at the highest level. Instead, five games into his first season at Ann Arbor, Whittingham is dealing with problems that were rarely part of the equation during his long tenure in Salt Lake City.

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It was published on September 11, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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