Michigan is nearly a week into fall camp, and let's face it, the fan base will happily hear about how the offensive line is shaping up, what the defense is going to bring to the table, but there is one topic everyone is always waiting to hear about: Bryce Underwood.
With all the offseason talk about what Underwood would look like this season with new talent around him and a new coaching staff, there is a lot of hope that he moves in a positive direction. So far in fall camp, that seems to be the case, but of course it is still early.
The latest comment on Underwood's improvement so far in fall camp comes from his most trusted wide receiver, Andrew Marsh, who should be the first one to tell any changes in his QB. Being his No. 1 receiver last season, Marsh was happy to share that it's not just the technical things that are improving, but Underwood's comfort and maturity leading this team.
#Michigan WR Andrew Marsh says the biggest changes he’s seen with QB Bryce Underwood is his comfortability and maturity this season.
— Brice Marich (@BriceMarich) August 7, 2026
Andrew Marsh is far from the first person to praise Underwood for his improvement in fall camp
Andrew Marsh is just another person within Michigan's football program to speak about Underwood so far in fall camp. Actually, it started back during Big Ten Media Days when head coach Kyle Whittingham was easily fielding questions about his young quarterback.
Whittingham spoke about how he is excited to get Underwood playing to his strengths again, something both he and offensive coordinator Jason Beck are committed to doing this season. That was something that Underwood was unable to do much in 2025, and now in 2026 it could unlock Michigan's offense.
Beck just last week also commented on the fact that even a few days into practices, he could tell Underwood's footwork had improved. That was a focus for Underwood and Beck since spring ball ended, and even early on, Beck could see that his QB put in the work over the summer.
Now, Marsh is coming out and talking about Underwood's comfort and maturity, which is a good thing for someone who isn't just a QB, but also a captain, to have. It is still early in fall camp, but clearly, something is looking different for Underwood to be garnering this much praise from the guys around him.
Granted, it isn't like Underwood's teammates and coaches are going to come out and bash him, but they also don't have to really say much about him either if things are going well. Michigan wanted Underwood to be the 'franchise' guy of sorts when he came to Ann Arbor, and even with new weapons around him and a new coaching staff, he can be the leader this team needs offensively.
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