Overview

• Underwood completed 9 of 24 passes for 142 yards in a 24-13 road loss at Oklahoma, dropping Michigan to 1-1.
• FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt said the film shows Underwood played better than his stat line and posted that the quarterback is “as advertised.”
• Ohio-based coverage contrasted Underwood with Ohio State freshman Julian Sayin, who went 18-of-19 for 306 yards and four touchdowns against Grambling State.
• Cleveland analysis highlighted missed downfield throws that let Oklahoma compress the field, noting Justice Haynes’ 75-yard TD but limited gains on his other carries.
• Reporting referenced a large, reportedly $10 million NIL package for Underwood at Michigan, a backdrop heightening scrutiny as coaching choices and scheme fit come under review.