Kyle Whittingham explains what's holding Michigan's passing game back
Michigan football ranks 127th in passing as coach Kyle Whittingham seeks more chunk plays and targets for stars.
Ann Arbor, Mich. -- Kyle Whittingham, Michigan's new head coach, spoke about the challenges his team faces in developing its passing game. Last season, Michigan's pass offense ranked 131st nationally, and so far this season, they've only managed 170 passing yards in two games. Whittingham emphasized that the pass game hasn't been the primary focus, as the team is still trying to figure out what will give them the best chance to win each week.
However, he highlighted the importance of improving completion percentage, which is currently around 50%, and increasing the number of big-play opportunities. The coach also expressed a desire to see tailback Bryce Underwood carry the ball more often and increase targets for wide receiver Andrew Marsh, who currently sees limited usage on the team.
Whittingham stressed that getting more chunk plays down the field is crucial, as they currently lag behind in that area and must find a way to improve to secure victories.
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