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Michigan Coach Whittingham Focuses on Underwood's Refinement

3/18/2026

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Michigan's first-year coach Kyle Whittingham began spring practice focused on Bryce Underwood.
Whittingham noted Underwood's talent but said he needs refinement after Michigan's passing game ranked poorly and Underwood threw seven interceptions in his final five games.
He will work with offensive coordinator Jason Beck and quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr. to help Underwood.
Whittingham praised the team's discipline and their positive response to winter conditioning as Underwood leads.

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Michigan's first-year coach Kyle Whittingham began spring practice focused on Bryce Underwood.
Whittingham noted Underwood's talent but said he needs refinement after Michigan's passing game ranked poorly and Underwood threw seven interceptions in his final five games.
He will work with offensive coordinator Jason Beck and quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr. to help Underwood.
Whittingham praised the team's discipline and their positive response to winter conditioning as Underwood leads.