Michigan football has barely put on pads during fall camp in preparation for the 2026 season, but already Bryce Underwood looks like a completely different quarterback.
We have only seen clips from practice so far. And yes, the Wolverines are obviously going to post the things that show Underwood in the best light.
However, there was a clip posted on Wednesday of a touchdown pass from Underwood to JJ Buchanan, the Utah transfer, who came on strong at the end of the season for the Utes.
Buchanan and Marsh could be one of the better wide receiver duos in the Big Ten. Quarterback play will be a huge part of that, but just looking at Bryce Underwood throw, it seems different. It feels more relaxed, and from our limited views at least, the ball seems to be coming out more accurately.
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Bryce Underwood looks comfortable throwing the ball
Michigan football posted two more clips on Friday. Underwood connected with Buchanan on a back-shoulder fade. The coverage was solid. Underwood just put the ball in a good spot, and Buchanan, who is 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, went up and got it.
That's exactly what Michigan football fans expect to see from both players this season. Buchanan averaged 71 yards per game receiving over the last three games. He had one reception of at least 29 yards in all three, with two catches of 60 yards or more.
The fact that Buchanan and Underwood seem to have a comfort level already is encouraging. Underwood also completed a pass to Andew Marsh for what would have been a sizeable gain.
Marsh was Underwood's top target last season. The four-star wideout from Texas had 651 receiving yards last season. Most of that production came during Big Ten play. Marsh is proven. He was wide open a couple of times against Ohio State, too. Underwood just didn't see him.
It's only a couple of throws. We need to see Underwood operate in a game to say that he's really improved. The first test will come against Oklahoma.
However, the throwing motion has been cleaned up. The footwork has gotten better, too. The arm angle wasn't always correct last season, and the ball sometimes needed more loft. The back-shoulder fade was a throw Underwood struggled with last season.
That's why it has been good to see him connect with Buchanan on a couple. These are only glimpses, but Underwood looks much more comfortable throwing the ball this season. That's a start.
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