Michigan Football Reportedly Makes Decision on Bryce Underwood

Michigan’s spring game will go on Saturday.

But one name fans were hoping to see likely won’t be part of it.

Bryce Underwood not expected to play in spring game

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is not expected to suit up for the Maize vs. Blue spring game, according to a report.

The decision is not entirely surprising, especially given how new head coach Kyle Whittingham has approached spring practices.

Rather than treating the spring game like a showcase for established players, Michigan is using it as an evaluation tool.

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Whittingham prioritizing development over exposure

Earlier this month, Whittingham made it clear that several key contributors would likely sit out.

“The main thrust is, it’s a great chance for us to get a good in depth, concentrated look at the 2s and 3s,” Whittingham said. “There’s going to be a lot of 1s that don’t participate.”

The reasoning is straightforward.

Michigan already knows what its top players can do. The spring game is about finding out more about the rest of the roster.

“We’re not going to put a guy in there that we know what he can do, and he’s where he needs to be,” Whittingham added. “There’s no reason for that.”