Michigan Urged to ‘Move Away’ From QB Bryce Underwood by Former College Coach

Former No. 1 ranked quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood's future as the University of Michigan's starter is being questioned following a second-straight loss on Saturday. Michigan's offense struggled defensively, compiling only 180 total yards against Minnesota, and Underwood did not record a passing or rushing touchdown, throwing for just 101 yards and completing 47.6% of his passes.

The Wolverines are now 3-2 on the year and 0-2 in Big Ten play. Former Colorado Buffaloes head coach Rick Neuheisel, now a CBS Sports analyst, believes that Underwood could benefit from taking a step back and learning from the sidelines. While Neuheisel still believes in Underwood's potential as a player, he argues that it's crucial for the team to know that the offense isn't functioning well enough to maintain the current status quo.

The loss has dropped Michigan to 17th in the Big Ten in terms of offensive performance, a trend that has persisted since Underwood took over as a freshman. Despite the potential benefits of benching Underwood, the decision will ultimately depend on whether Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham makes the move. With big matchups against ranked teams like Indiana, Oregon, UCLA, and Ohio State on the horizon, the pressure is mounting on Underwood to prove his worth as the Wolverines' quarterback.