Michigan rumors: Bryce Underwood spin emerges as he fights for job
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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood struggled heavily in the first game of the season agaisnt Western Michigan. This has led to speculation that Underwood is potentially fighting for his job.
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While much of the college football media is focused on the Hail Mary against Western Michigan, the storyline of the Oklahoma game will be the play of Underwood, according to Pete Nakos of On3.
“Despite the Week 1 highlight-reel Hail Mary that pulled off the win, Underwood’s performance has been scrutinized in the ensuing days. He finished 12 of 22 for 170 yards with an interception. The Michigan offense sputtered after a 75-yard opening drive,” Nakos wrote. “Sources have told On3 that Underwood had a strong end of fall camp, putting together some of his best practices yet as a Wolverine. That didn’t show Saturday, but as sources pointed out, it was his first game with new offensive coordinator Jason Beck. The 19-year-old quarterback is working on building up confidence in the new system.”
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Undewood was named the starting quarterback in his freshman season at Michigan, starting 13 games. He is now under a second offensive coordinator and also just turned 19 in the middle of August. While there may be some leeway given the change in coaches and his age, he is still under scrutiny.
“Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham said earlier this week that Underwood’s job security “is not infinite. At some point, we’ve got to turn a corner.” That comment was a clear challenge to Underwood to take the next step. How much time he gives Underwood is the key question. Whittingham announced before the season began that true freshman Tommy Carr will serve as Underwood’s backup,” Nakos continued.
Underwood has another chance to prove himself on Saturday afternoon, as number 11 Oklahoma visits Michigan.
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