5 bold predictions for Michigan football vs. USC: Can Justice Haynes do it again?

Five bold predictions for the Michigan football team against the USC Trojans.
Sep 20, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) hands the ball off to running back Justice Haynes (22) for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) hands the ball off to running back Justice Haynes (22) for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Bryce Underwood will throw and run for a touchdown

Underwood has been progressing nicely as a true freshman quarterback. He doesn't have gaudy numbers but would have gone over 300 yards last week without three key drops, all which would have gone for first downs.

That being said, Underwood has five total touchdowns this season compared to just two turnovers. Underwood has one interception and one fumble.

He's been elite at taking care of the ball, something that's not talked about enough. If he's doing that already as a freshman, that bodes well for the next two seasons (he won't have a senior season in Ann Arbor).

Underwood will need to use his arm and his legs for the Wolverines to beat USC. That was missing against Oklahoma. This defense and this defensive front aren't on the same level as OU's. Underwood will have around 250 yards of total offense (200 passing, 50 rushing), and he'll have at least one touchdown run and one touchdown pass.

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