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Newsstand: ESPN lists Bryce Underwood as third-best freshman QB nationally

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Curiously, ESPN has ranked Michigan’s Bryce Underwood as the No. 4 overall freshman and third-best freshman quarterback in the country in its top 15 rankings. The two quarterbacks ahead of him are Maryland’s Malik Washington and BYU’s Bear Bachmeier.

“Underwood is emerging,” Billy Tucker wrote of the Michigan signal-caller. “The nation’s top recruit entered the season under immense scrutiny and has handled it with steady progress including his first signature win versus a Power 4 opponent. Underwood’s productivity as a passer has taken a step forward in October, where he opened the month with his two best quarterback ratings of the season. In Saturday’s win over Washington, he completed 21 of 27 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. The former five-star recruit completed close to 80% of his passes and was extremely accurate and poised in his progressions. Underwood’s arm strength and athleticism are undeniable, and each week he seems to get more comfortable as a passer. As the Wolverines open the playbook, Underwood’s upside should become more evident, making him a long-term centerpiece for a team with championship expectations.”

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