Bryce Underwood’s Week 1 performance went about as well as anyone could have hoped. The highly touted freshman looked calm, confident, and decisive in his debut, showing poise beyond his years and avoiding any costly mistakes. He finished the game with 251 passing yards and a touchdown, completing 21 of 31 attempts. Perhaps most impressively, he distributed the ball with precision, connecting with eight different Michigan targets.
Statistically and stylistically, Underwood’s debut was the best of any true freshman quarterback in Michigan program history. And it wasn’t just Wolverine fans who took notice—analysts across the country were quick to highlight his performance as one of the standout storylines from Week 1.
While some critics have downplayed the showing due to the level of competition, the consensus among those who closely watched the film is clear: Bryce Underwood is a generational talent.
At this point, the conversation around Underwood isn’t focused on if he’ll live up to the immense hype, but when. And Michigan’s upcoming road matchup against Oklahoma may be the perfect stage for the young quarterback to prove he’s not just a promising freshman—but a legitimate elite college quarterback…