Bryce Underwood is training this offseason with Joe Burrow and QB coach Jordan Palmer. Underwood aims to improve in his second year at Michigan under new coach Kyle Whittingham after a challenging first season.
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Bryce Underwood is training with Joe Burrow and Jordan Palmer.
Underwood aims to improve in his second year at Michigan.
Kyle Whittingham is the new head coach for Michigan football.
Underwood's first season included a challenging spring game performance.
Whittingham praised Underwood's work ethic and progress.
It appears Bryce Underwood has begun his offseason training and is doing so with some big names.
The Michigan football quarterback posted a story to his Instagram on Tuesday, May 5, that was shared from QB coach and guru Jordan Palmer. In the image, star Cincinnati Bengals coach Joe Burrow is on a field in the middle of throwing a pass, while Underwood stands in the background and watches.
Underwood is set to enter a critical second year in Ann Arbor under a new coach, Kyle Whittingham, after Year 1 didn't go as planned. Underwood, who has worked under Quarterback University coach Donovan Dooley for the past decade based out of Detroit, also added Palmer to his offseason mix earlier this year.
“Continued through spring, he has made progress," Whittingham said when he appeared on "The Blueprint" podcast with former U-M tight end Jake Butt. "Still got a long ways to go, but he's on the right path. It'll be very important this summer that he continues to work. And one thing about Bryce, he's got a great work ethic. There's no worry about him putting in the time. He's gonna put in all the time he needs and he's completely dedicated to his craft.
"We got a really good, much better, clear picture through spring about what he does well, what suits him, what aspects of the offense are his strong suits. And we'll start to gravitate towards that as we move closer to the season."
Q&A
What offseason training is Bryce Underwood doing with Joe Burrow?
Bryce Underwood is training with Joe Burrow and QB coach Jordan Palmer to enhance his skills ahead of the upcoming season.
How did Bryce Underwood perform in his first season at Michigan?
Underwood's first season at Michigan did not go as planned, highlighted by a performance of 3 of 9 for 22 yards in the spring game.
Who is Michigan's new football coach for Bryce Underwood?
Kyle Whittingham is the new head coach for Michigan football, overseeing Bryce Underwood's development in his second year.
What did Coach Whittingham say about Bryce Underwood's progress?
Coach Whittingham noted that Underwood showed growth during spring practices and emphasized the importance of continued work over the summer.
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Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5), left, and quarterback Bryce Underwood (19), right, take the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
From left, Michigan offensive lineman Dan Taraboi (66), wide receiver I'Marion Stewart (28) and tight end Eli Owens (44) take the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan kicker Trey Butkowski (99) takes the field for spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) takes the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan quarterback Chase Herbstreit (15), center, takes the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan running back Jordan Marshall (23) takes the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan wide receivers coach Micah Simon watches warm up during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) walks up the tunnel after warm up at the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan fans watch warm up at the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer takes the field ro the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs looks on before the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5), left, and quarterback Bryce Underwood (19), right, take the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5), left, and quarterback Bryce Underwood (19), right, take the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
From left, Michigan offensive lineman Dan Taraboi (66), wide receiver I'Marion Stewart (28) and tight end Eli Owens (44) take the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan kicker Trey Butkowski (99) takes the field for spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) takes the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan quarterback Chase Herbstreit (15), center, takes the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan running back Jordan Marshall (23) takes the field for the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan wide receivers coach Micah Simon watches warm up during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) walks up the tunnel after warm up at the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan fans watch warm up at the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer takes the field ro the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Michigan football 1st Maize vs Blue spring game under Kyle Whittingham
Michigan special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs looks on before the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
As a true freshman in 2025, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood started all 13 games, completed 202 of 335 passes (60.3%) for 2,428 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The former five-star prospect and No. 1 rated player in the class of 2025 also ran 88 times for 392 yards and six touchdowns.
Burrow knows what it takes to succeed. A four-star quarterback coming out of Ohio, Burrow committed to Ohio State, then transferred to LSU, where he blossomed.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) runs the ball against Team Blue during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) runs the ball against Team Blue during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Burrow put together one of the best collegiate seasons by a quarterback in NCAA history when he completed 402 of 527 passes (76.3%) for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He also ran for 368 yards and five touchdowns as he led the Tigers to the 2019 national championship and won the Heisman Trophy.
While those numbers won't be duplicated by Underwood, the expectation he came to Ann Arbor with was to get U-M back to the national title game and to put himself on the shortlist of Heisman Trophy contenders. Year 1 wasn't close to that, but 2026 is a fresh slate with new offensive coordinator Jason Beck, quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr. and another year of experience.
Palmer also worked with Josh Allen, a quarterback who is similar to Underwood in the sense he's athletic, has a big frame and a power arm. Allen has become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
While it's not a guarantee Underwood will take a massive leap, he's putting in the work to give himself every opportunity to do so.
"We exposed him to everything this spring, but again, we got to know him a lot better," Whittingham said. "We'll continue to move and evolve the offense in a direction that really suits what he does best."
