Overview
- Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey said self‑inflicted mistakes, particularly red‑zone turnovers and pass protection, are holding the unit back.
- Underwood’s two giveaways against Purdue — an interception and a fumble through the end zone — underscored recent passing-game inconsistency.
- Michigan remains built around a strong rushing attack while a young line with three redshirt freshmen continues to develop in pass protection.
- Coaches conducted a team ball‑security drill during the off week and focused on fundamentals, cleaner protections and formation work.
- Underwood has been staying late to study third downs, and coaches expect improvement with more reps as Michigan heads to Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday (noon ET, Fox).