"Underwood, who started throughout his freshman season, announced his decision Monday night on social media. Whittingham, who was hired on Dec. 26 after the Dec. 10 firing of coach Sherrone Moore, met with Underwood immediately after joining the team for its bowl game and expressed optimism that the quarterback would remain in Ann Arbor. Underwood, the nation's No. 1 recruit, grew up near Michigan's campus in Belleville, but initially committed to LSU before switching his pledge to Michigan in November 2024."
"He completed 60.3% of his passes for 2,428 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions, while adding 392 rushing yards and six scores. Underwood delivered efficient performances in wins against Washington, Wisconsin and Maryland, but also threw seven interceptions in his final five games, including three in a 41-27 loss to Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The 6-foot-4, 228-pound Underwood will be back alongside Whittingham and offensive coordinator Jason Beck, one of several assistants to join Whittingham from Utah."
Bryce Underwood will return as Michigan's starting quarterback for his sophomore season, providing continuity for the offense under new coach Kyle Whittingham in 2026. Underwood started throughout his freshman season and announced his decision Monday night on social media. Whittingham met with Underwood after joining the team for its bowl game and expressed optimism that the quarterback would remain in Ann Arbor. Underwood completed 60.3% of his passes for 2,428 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions and added 392 rushing yards and six scores. Underwood will work with offensive coordinator Jason Beck and assistants who joined Whittingham from Utah.
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