{"id":663016,"date":"2026-05-24T22:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T22:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/663016\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T22:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T22:15:09","slug":"bryce-underwood-shares-eye-opening-michigan-difference-kyle-whittingham-is-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/663016\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryce Underwood shares eye-opening Michigan difference Kyle Whittingham is making"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s safe to say that things didn’t quite go to plan for 5-star quarterback Bryce Underwood<\/a> during his freshman season in 2025. While he showed flashes of brilliance at times, Michigan finished the year 9-4, did not reach the College Football Playoff and Sherrone Moore ended up getting fired due to off-field issues. <\/p>\n

Michigan’s recruiting momentum reaches new heights with flip of 4-star Bama commit<\/a><\/p>\n

Since then, there’s a fresh start for the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, with Kyle Whittingham winning over countless people<\/a>. It sure looks like Underwood is a big fan of Whittingham too. In a recent interview with On3’s Chris Low, Underwood opened up on the big changes he sees coming for next season, with Michigan looking like ‘more of a team’ right now being on the list: <\/p>\n

NEW: Bryce Underwood to @Clowfb<\/a> on Michigan’s struggles last season:<\/p>\n

“We went through a lot, but I think we’re going to be more player-led this season. I feel like we are more of a team now.”https:\/\/t.co\/tkeP8RHK6H<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/dVA0VHMWis<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GtyZFer3Ih<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 On3 (@On3) May 24, 2026<\/a>Bryce Underwood and Michigan have a huge 2026 season in mind <\/p>\n

That’s quite the message there from Underwood, who knows that his play is going to be watched under a microscope next campaign. Originally, the superstar QB was LSU-bound, but then Michigan kept pushing and pushing to flip him. The expectations for him in the Big Ten truly could not be higher right now. <\/p>\n

In 2025, the 6-4, 228-pounder tossed for 2,428 yards, 11 touchdowns, but also nine interceptions. Those stats were a bit underwhelming, which led to countless haters racing to call Underwood a 5-star bust. However, it was his true freshman season and we knew there were going to be some growing pains for him. <\/p>\n

This offseason, the youngster has been working overtime to improve his game, focusing on his mechanics too. During spring ball, the Michigan faithful were quick to notice a different throwing motion for Underwood, which will surely make a huge impact for him this fall and winter<\/a>. With Whittingham now in charge, the Wolverines are hoping to get back to the Playoff. <\/p>\n

That’s not going to be easy, but the pieces are in place for the Wolverines to make a splash in ’26 thanks to a loaded high school recruiting class, plus some impact players via the transfer portal. Whittingham wants to hit the ground running and remind everyone why Michigan hiring him was a brilliant call. <\/p>\n

In order for UM to turn heads next season and post some impressive wins, it’s all going to come down to how much Underwood develops in Year 2. He’s not a baby-faced freshman anymore – and despite him still just being a sophomore, he needs to take a big step forward and make sure the offense is humming from start to finish once Week 1 rolls around. He’s got the right mindset already, but he’ll have to make sure he’s at his best in order for the haters to be silenced. <\/p>\n

\"\"Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow<\/a>