Michigan Tunes Offense to Bryce Underwood Under New OC Jason Beck

Overview

• Beck said Tuesday the scheme will match players’ strengths and will use Underwood’s legs as a weapon with limits to protect him.
• Beck arrives with recent offenses that ranked fourth nationally with the No. 2 rushing attack, which points to a run-heavy bend tailored to this roster.
• The playbook keeps last year’s effective outside zone and adds flexible looks such as two backs, extra tight ends or a sixth lineman when those groups grade out best.
• Underwood enters spring as QB1, is sharpening footwork with private coach Jordan Palmer, and was voted a spring captain by teammates.
• Kyle Whittingham compared Underwood to Cam Newton in an On3 interview, and staff reviews of the line and backs, including freshman Savion Hiter, roll into the April 18 spring game.