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Neuheisel Urges Michigan to Bench Bryce Underwood After Loss

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 2:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Coach Kyle Whittingham was criticized for keeping Bryce Underwood as starter after Michigan’s 20-14 loss to Minnesota.
Underwood posted 10 of 21 passes, 101 yards, two interceptions and three sacks.
Former Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel said Michigan should bench Underwood to improve the offense.
Analysts and fans blamed NIL money for keeping Underwood in the game.

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Coach Kyle Whittingham was criticized for keeping Bryce Underwood as starter after Michigan’s 20-14 loss to Minnesota.
Underwood posted 10 of 21 passes, 101 yards, two interceptions and three sacks.
Former Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel said Michigan should bench Underwood to improve the offense.
Analysts and fans blamed NIL money for keeping Underwood in the game.