Source: BroBible
Summary
Bryce Underwood was benched by Michigan during a win over Penn State. He showed leadership by celebrating with replacement quarterback Tommy Carr after Carr scored. Underwood completed 58% of his passes and threw more interceptions than touchdowns. He was replaced at halftime and has faced criticism for his performance. Fans noted his positive behavior despite the benching. Underwood has not confirmed transfer plans but may consider leaving if Carr remains the starter.
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The routine arrives with confidence.
Underwood’s leadership is a new name for being a good teammate.
He’s not quitting, just waiting for a spot on the bench.
Leadership is now defined as cheering for the guy who replaced you.
Good teammates don’t get benched, they just get ignored.
Author: Evan Null
Michigan benched Bryce Underwood.
The second-year signal caller has struggled mightily in his first season with a new coaching staff. He’s completing 58% of his passes. He has more picks than touchdowns.
Through six games, Underwood leads the Big Ten in interceptions thrown. Michigan saw enough in a matchup with Penn State.
Underwood was 5-for-11 with 43 yards in the first half. The Wolverines did not score in the first two quarters. As a result, he was benched at halftime.
Tommy Carr came in and immediately provided a spark. He led the offense on three touchdown drives in a 21-18 victory. He will likely be QB1 moving forward.
Underwood was the first person to greet him. That fact didn’t go unnoticed by college football fans. He showed leadership in the midst of adversity.
Benching fuels transfer rumors.
Many believe the quarterback will transfer at season’s end. Those rumors have not been confirmed. The portal is closed. Underwood cannot go anywhere at this point in time.
With that said, it seems unlikely that the former No. 1 overall prospect will sit on the bench as a junior. Should Tommy Carr win and keep the starting job, a transfer doesn’t seem farfetched.
But while fans speculate on the passer’s next stop, Underwood continues to demonstrate leadership. He is not packing it in, as we’ve seen others do in the past.
In Colorado, starter Julian Lewis refused to play after being benched by Deion Sanders. Underwood offered a stark contrast.
Michigan’s first season under Kyle Whittingham has been a disaster. It started with a narrow win over Western Michigan. That was followed by losses to Iowa and Minnesota.
Players have turned against the new staff.
Players have turned against the new staff for its inability to utilize Underwood’s talent. Some have placed the blame directly on scheme and play calling.
Whittingham, meanwhile, insists coaching is not the issue. It’s execution. Bryce Underwood has not been able to operate the offense successfully. Tommy Carr has in his limited action.
Underwood may or may not be in Ann Arbor next season. He could very well return to the lineup in 2026. If he doesn’t, he could leave.
Regardless of what the future holds, the quarterback refuses to be a bad teammate. He will be Michigan’s biggest cheerleader if he remains on the bench.
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Underwood’s leadership is a new brand of team spirit.
Leadership is now defined as being the first to congratulate the guy who took your job.
He’s not quitting, just waiting for a spot on the bench.
Good teammates don’t get benched, they just get ignored.
Underwood’s new role is to support the replacement, not to play.
