Trust, Growth, and Clarity: Inside Bryce Underwood’s November Rise

Nov 22, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) reacts after throwing a first half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

This season has tested Bryce Underwood in every way a freshman quarterback can be tested — adversity, hype, turnovers, injuries around him, and the weight of Michigan’s expectations. But the version of Underwood that walked off the field at Maryland looked nothing like the freshman who made early-season mistakes. This was a quarterback in full command.