Bryce Underwood is still awaiting a decision as to whether he will become Michigan’s starting quarterback.
Even if he does or doesn’t, one analyst suggests Underwood, a 5-star prospect, will grow and develop as time progresses even if wins don’t come right away.
“He’s gonna be really good eventually,” On3’s J.D. PicKell said. “When is he really good? Is it this year? It could be, but I think the thought that this guy’s gonna be the savior of Michigan football tomorrow and lead you to the National Championship, and he’s gonna win the Heisman Trophy, be a first team All-American… those things all may eventually happen in Ann Arbor.”
As much as PicKell trusts Underwood, he says Michigan fans should expect the freshman sensation to overcome various hurdles along the way.
“But can we just let it bake for a second?” PicKell asked. “Can we give it a little bit of runway? Can we let him start a couple of games before we say Bryce Underwood, you’re the reason why Michigan football is gonna go win the national title in 2025?”
Those questions are justified, especially considering Underwood is taking over an offense that was nearly unwatchable a season ago despite still winning eight games.
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“You check the box score after the game, double digits,” PicKll noted. “And that was still good enough. For you to beat two teams that have what I would call College Football Playoff caliber rosters.
PicKell said beating the eventual national champion Buckeyes is only a sign the Wolverines are returning to national relevance.
“Ohio State turns out had a national title caliber roster,” PicKell said. “If [Michigan] can be that good with no quarterback play necessarily. How good could we be with a guy who’s got number one player in the country kind of tools coming outta high school? That’s the excitement. That’s the hype.”
For now, August, much less whether Underwood starts, can’t come soon enough. But it may not happen, and Wolverines fans should be mentally prepared