Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood brushed off Kyle Whittingham's warning, prompting Booger McFarland to deliver a blunt reality check.

Bryce Underwood’s difficult start to the 2026 season has already led to speculation about his future at Michigan. The sophomore quarterback helped the Wolverines avoid a shocking upset against Western Michigan by throwing a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown as time expired after officials restored one second to the clock following a replay review.

"Since it was announced that we'd be going to Michigan, it's something that gets the emotions going," Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said.

Michigan football’s one time 5-star phenom is facing a prove-it moment in his sophomore campaign, with his future draft prospects fully on the line.

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood had a pretty odd reaction after barely surviving Western Michigan in the season opener. Trailing 12-7, Underwood’s first Hail Mary appeared to fall incomplete with the clock at zero.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s football team needed a 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown on the final play to beat Western Michigan on Saturday, 13-12. Outside of an opening 75-yard touchdown drive and JJ Buchanan’s game-winning catch,

Michigan won, 13-12, on a Hail Mary pass Saturday night. The replay official had put one second back on the clock after Bryce Underwood’s first Hail Mary attempt was incomplete.

Bryce Underwood addressed reporters Wednesday in Ann Arbor, admitting his play in Michigan's opener "wasn't the best."