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Michigan’s Bryce Underwood Leads Late Win vs Western Michigan

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC · How we work

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Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 in Week 1.
Quarterback Bryce Underwood completed 12 of 22 passes for 170 yards, one interception, and a game-winning Hail Mary.
Underwood also rushed for 47 yards and scored a rushing touchdown.
Desmond Howard said Underwood deserves criticism, but the defense, special teams and coaches also do.
Coach Kyle Whittingham said he will not commit to Underwood as the long-term starter.

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Story summary

Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 in Week 1.
Quarterback Bryce Underwood completed 12 of 22 passes for 170 yards, one interception, and a game-winning Hail Mary.
Underwood also rushed for 47 yards and scored a rushing touchdown.
Desmond Howard said Underwood deserves criticism, but the defense, special teams and coaches also do.
Coach Kyle Whittingham said he will not commit to Underwood as the long-term starter.