Michigan makes surprising quarterback decision before critical Penn State showdown

Michigan’s football season has not unfolded according to expectations, but head coach Kyle Whittingham is refusing to make a dramatic change at quarterback. The Wolverines enter Saturday’s matchup against Penn State with a 3-2 overall record and an 0-2 mark in Big Ten play. Their offense has struggled to produce points, and questions have intensified about the development of sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood.

Despite those concerns, Whittingham has confirmed that Underwood will remain Michigan’s starting quarterback.

The coaching staff is also sticking with offensive coordinator Jason Beck as the team’s primary play-caller. Those decisions create an interesting storyline heading into a matchup between two traditional Big Ten powers that desperately need a conference victory…

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