{
  "id": 15297748,
  "title": "Michigan Benches Bryce Underwood As Multimillion-Dollar Gamble Falters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/michigan-benches-bryce-underwood-as-multimillion-dollar-gamble-falters",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T22:54:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-benches-bryce-underwood-multimillion-225411864.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan benching quarterback Bryce Underwood after a first half against Penn State with two interceptions, shifting to freshman Tommy Carr. Carr, Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr's younger brother, scored consecutive touchdowns and led the Wolverines to a 14-3 lead with 1:34 left in the third quarter. Underwood's struggles this season, including a 59% completion rate and equal numbers of touchdowns and turnovers, led to the benching. Coach Kyle Whittingham acknowledged the need for offensive improvement during halftime. Underwood, a high-profile recruit due to a multimillion-dollar NIL deal from billionaire Larry Ellison, currently has a $3 million NIL valuation. Tommy Carr, playing at QB, comes with a family legacy at Michigan, including his brother CJ Carr, father Jason, and grandfather Lloyd Carr.",
  "summary": "Underwood’s benching comes after two first-half interceptions.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "Michigan Benches Bryce Underwood As Multimillion-Dollar Gamble Falters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/michigan-benches-bryce-underwood-as-multimillion-dollar-gamble-falters-15298881",
        "published": "2026-10-17T22:54:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Michigan Benches QB Bryce Underwood After Ugly First Half",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/michigan-benches-qb-bryce-underwood-after-ugly-first-half",
        "published": "2026-10-17T23:12:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}