Michigan football fans got their first glimpse of the Wolverines under Kyle Whittingham and the spring game turned into a defensive battle, one won by the Maize team 7-6
Whittingham was right when he said the defensive line was ahead of the offensive line. Those guys played spectacularly for the Maize and Blue teams.
Michigan had a few goal-line chances offensively, but was forced to settle for field goals. There were also two goal-line stands in the fourth quarter.
Bryce Underwood's spring game was concerning for Michigan football fans
Jay Hill's unit was impressive. The biggest concern coming out of the spring game might be the play of Bryce Underwood. We have heard all spring about his development, but in the first quarter, the only time he played, Michigan didn't score any points.
Underwood struggled, too. He missed two open receivers down the field. They weren't easy throws, but throws that the former five-star quarterback has to start hitting. He also missed an easy out.
The footwork is still a work in progress. He needs to learn to put more air under the ball. Those things should come with time. Whittingham has talked all spring about the progress Underwood has made, but it didn't exactly show up on the field.
Underwood was under duress for much of the spring game. It was also just one quarter. Still, Underwood looked a lot like he did last season: unpolished. There were some good balls, including one that fit into a tight window on a third-down conversion, yet there were too many misses that looked like last season.
The final numbers for Underwood in the Michigan football spring game were 3 of 9 for 22 yards and two sacks.
Tommy Carr looked really good. He's been a pleasant surprise all spring and really acquitted himself well, to the point that he could be the backup this season. The game doesn't look too big for him at all.
If Michigan is going to reach its ceiling in 2026, though, Underwood has to improve. There is a long way to go before the season opener, but it's clear Byrce has work to do.
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