Bryce Underwood is under fire
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Whittingham has put Underwood on notice after his shaky Week 1 performance. Underwood finished 12-of-22 for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and he also led the Wolverines on the ground with nine carries for 47 yards and a rushing score.
Urban Meyer says Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham believes in Bryce Underwood but that the Wolverines quarterback has struggled because he is physically "underdeveloped."
Michigan barely survived an absolute shocker against Western Michigan, escaping with a narrow 13-12 win. While fans in Ann Arbor take a breath, former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy is dropping a heavy reality check.
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Bryce Underwood's troubles throwing the ball vs. WMU proven with PFF passing grade
The Michigan quarterback nearly had the worst passing performance of Week 1.
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Bryce Underwood benching addressed by Michigan HC Whittingham after Hail Mary avoids upset vs. WMU
Bryce Underwood is Michigan's starting quarterback, but his grasp on that role is perhaps slipping somewhat after he struggled during Michigan's 13-12 win over Western Michigan that required a controversial Hail Mary to survive.
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood had a pretty odd reaction after barely surviving Western Michigan in the season opener. Trailing 12-7, Underwood’s first Hail Mary appeared to fall incomplete with the clock at zero.