Bryce Underwood enters the 2026 season at Michigan with high expectations as he looks to build on a tumultuous freshman campaign. The former No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 class is also aiming to recover from last season’s struggles, especially against Ohio State, but his recent comments about “The Game” have drawn sharp criticism from Wolverine fans.
Bryce Underwood’s Michigan-Ohio State Comments Leave Wolverines Fans Disappointed
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham ignited debate during Big Ten Media Days after downplaying the role of hatred in the storied rivalry.
He revisited the topic on Monday, asking, “Do we have a better chance of winning if I hated them? I don’t understand. Whatever gives us the best chance to win, I’m all for it. I want to beat them worse than anybody.”
While Whittingham faced pushback for having a mild tone toward one of college football’s biggest rivalries, Underwood’s comment proved equally reserved…