Bryce Underwood is returning to Michigan for his sophomore season, he announced via social media on Jan. 5.
Underwood never entered the transfer portal, but his status was in question due to the Wolverines’ coaching change. Michigan hired former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone Moore, and Whittingham brought offensive coordinator Jason Beck with him.
Underwood said during Michigan’s bowl preparations for the Citrus Bowl against Texas he would decide on his future after the game. His decision comes five days after Michigan’s 41-27 loss on Dec. 31.
Whittingham said early Jan. 5 he was expecting a decision soon from Underwood, and he expected the signal caller to return to Michigan.
‘He seems to really enjoy his time here, has enjoyed his time here,’ Whittingham said on ‘Wake Up Barstool.’ ‘He’s one of the team leaders. He’s a young guy, but he’s one of the team leaders, obviously, by virtue of the position. And so, he is a guy that we think is going to be a part of what we’re doing going forward.’
Underwood struggled in his final start of the 2025 season in Michigan’s loss to Texas. He completed 23-of-42 passes for 199 yards with two touchdowns but threw three interceptions. He also rushed for 69 yards and another touchdown.
The Belleville, Michigan native made headlines when he flipped his longtime commitment from LSU to Michigan just a few days before the early signing period opened on Dec. 4, 2024. Underwood committed to LSU in January 2024 before flipping his commitment in November of that year.
Whittingham and Michigan’s new coaching staff now look to build around Underwood, as the talented young quarterbacks looks to build on his true freshman season.