First-year Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham is focusing on developing true sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood, who was the No. 1 recruit in his class, to improve the Wolverines' struggling passing game. Underwood was the top recruit and has been working with offensive coordinator Jason Beck and quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr., both whom came from Utah. The passing game ranked No. 105 nationally last year and is currently ranked 127th nationally since the start of the 2024 season.