Bryce Underwood Embraces Technical Overhaul as Michigan’s 2026 QB1

Jordan Palmer’s private coaching is focused on sharpening Underwood’s mechanics ahead of the season.

Overview

Bryce Underwood enters 2026 as Michigan’s projected starting quarterback and was elected a team captain during spring practice.
As a freshman in 2025 he completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 2,428 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions while adding 392 rushing yards and six rushing TDs.
Michigan installed a new staff under Kyle Whittingham that added QB coach Koy Detmer Jr. and OC Jason Beck to give Underwood position coaching he lacked last year.
Underwood spent the offseason training with private coach Jordan Palmer to refine footwork and throwing mechanics and to build mental consistency.
After public criticism from former NFL safety Eric Weddle, Underwood has downplayed the comments and said he will respond through his play when the season opens on Sept. 5, a matchup that will be an early test of the changes.