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Michigan to Name Freshman Bryce Underwood Starting QB, per Reports

Multiple reports indicate a game-week decision following a months-long evaluation centered on live reps.

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Overview

  • CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports Michigan plans to officially announce Bryce Underwood as the starter on Monday, ending an open competition ahead of the Aug. 30 opener.
  • Head coach Sherrone Moore had said he would wait until game week to reveal QB1 and previously noted, “he is not the starter right now,” as the battle continued through camp.
  • Underwood arrives as a consensus five-star prospect with a perfect 100 rating from 247Sports after a decorated high school career.
  • Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey emphasized that Underwood’s development hinges on live snaps and avoiding repeat mistakes as he adjusts to college defenses.
  • Michigan opens at home against New Mexico on Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET, and MLive reports Moore is also expected to tab Evan Link at left tackle after freshman Andrew Babalola’s knee injury.