Michigan QB Bryce Underwood on Kyle Whittingham's 'not infinite' remark about his starting job: 'There was comments about that?'
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Key Points:
- Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, despite coach Kyle Whittingham's comments that his starting job is "not infinite," declined to discuss the remarks and claimed he had not heard them.
- Underwood and wide receiver JJ Buchanan connected for a dramatic 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown in Michigan's Week 1 win over Western Michigan, but Underwood's overall performance included two turnovers and modest passing yards.
- Coach Whittingham emphasized that the entire team, including coaches, must improve and that Underwood's position as starting quarterback is contingent on consistent performance.
- Underwood, Michigan's highest-rated recruit since Rashaan Gary and a local talent, signed a lucrative NIL deal reportedly worth $12 million over four years before securing the starting role as a freshman.
- For Michigan to contend in the Big Ten, Underwood needs to significantly improve his play in his sophomore season, as his recent performances have resembled some of his more inconsistent freshman games.
