Michigan QB Underwood to return as sophomore

Key Highlights

• Whittingham, who was hired on Dec.
• 26 after the Dec.
• 10 firing of coach Sherrone Moore, met with Underwood immediately after joining the team for its bowl game and expressed optimism that the quarterback would remain in Ann Arbor. Underwood, the nation's No.
• 1 recruit, grew up near Michigan's campus in Belleville, but initially committed to LSU before switching his pledge to Michigan in November 2024. He completed 60.3% of his passes for 2,428 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, while adding 392 rushing yards and 6 scores.
• Underwood delivered efficient performances in wins against Washington, Wisconsin and Maryland, but also threw seven interceptions over his final five games, including three in a 41-27 loss to Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The 6-foot-4, 228-pound Underwood will be back alongside Whittingham and offensive coordinator Jason Beck, one of several assistants to join Whittingham from Utah.