Overview
- The Maize vs. Blue scrimmage, which aired Saturday on Big Ten Network, ended 7-6 after a first quarter played as thud contact with no tackles to the ground for starters.
- Bryce Underwood played only the first quarter for both teams and finished 3-for-9 for 22 yards, with coaches noting most of his gains this spring came in practice.
- True freshman Tommy Carr led the offense at 21-of-30 for 143 yards and earned praise from Kyle Whittingham, who also reaffirmed Underwood as the starter.
- Defense dictated the day with few big plays allowed, highlighted by freshman linebacker Markel Dabney’s fourth-and-goal stop that forced a turnover on downs.
- Freshmen Salesi Moa and Savion Hiter flashed with a one-handed grab and hard running, reinforcing Michigan’s push to rebuild depth after heavy offseason departures.