Overview

• Underwood delivered a breakout against Central Michigan, topping 200 passing yards by halftime and rushing for 114 yards with two touchdowns in a 63-3 win.
• Urban Meyer flagged Michigan’s quarterback counter as a new stressor for defenses, calling the direct-run threat a box numbers advantage Big Ten coordinators must account for.
• Former Michigan tight end Jake Butt rated Underwood’s throw power as “99/100” and said the matchup outcome will hinge on which team gets better quarterback play.
• Michigan visits 3-0 Nebraska on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, with the Cornhuskers boasting the Big Ten’s top pass defense and QB Dylan Raiola off to a fast start.
• National attention has accelerated, with some outlets already listing Underwood among the top NFL quarterback prospects, while separate reports cite an unconfirmed, sizable NIL offer tied to his recruitment.