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Bryce Underwood stats: How Michigan QB is doing in game vs New Mexico
Why Bryce Underwood is Michigan football’s most important player
Andrew and Tony break down how vital Bryce Underwood is to the U-M program and what a successful season would like for the freshman QB.
We are tracking Bryce Underwood stats from his first game as Michigan football quarterback.
The No. 14 Wolverines were 34½-point favorites hosting the New Mexico Lobos of the Mountain West Conference at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor to open the 2025 college football season, and all eyes are on the nation’s consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class.
Underwood, who just turned 18 on Aug. 19 and “does everything like a pro,” starred four years at nearby Belleville High School in Michigan, leading the Tigers to a 50-4 record, two Division state titles, one runner-up finish and a 38-game winning streak.
Underwood, who orginally committed to LSU before flipping to Michigan last November, won the starting job at Michigan over Mikey Keene (Fresno State transfer), Jake Garcia (East Carolina transfer) and Jadyn Davis. Davis, a sophomore, is the No. 2 quarterback over the two veterans with plenty of starting experience.
Underwood has been with the program since December after enrolling early.
Follow live updates with Underwood’s stats from his Michigan debut below.
Underwood threw an in-breaking seam post to his right in stride to Channing Goodwin for 39 yards to the New Mexico 40 on third-and-14 with 1:24 to play in the half. It looked bleak after a sack on the previous play, but the Wolverines converted, which they desperately needed after 10 quick points from the Lobos.
A few plays later, Underwood threw his first collegiate touchdown pass to Marlin Klein down the left sideline for a 15-yard score with 25 seconds left in the half. Klein ran an out-and-up, with the linebacker biting to leave the tight end wide open, a great call out of a timeout by new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. Michigan leads 24-10.
Underwood was 5-for-5 for 68 yards on the drive, taking up just 1:35.
Underwood had his third-and-goal pass into the end zone tipped at the line of scrimmage, forcing a 21-yard field goal attempt. Michigan leads 17-0 after five offensive possessions with 8:21 left in the second quarter.
Michigan got great field position at the Lobos 17-yard line after an interception from TJ Guy off a deflection at the line of scrimmage.
Underwood started the game 6-for-7 passing, but is 1-for-5 since. Michigan converted on its first five third downs but has been stopped on the past three. Tight end Marlin Klein dropped a pass to end the fourth possession.
- Passing: 7-for-12.
- Yards: 76.
- Completion percentage: 58%.
- Yards per attempt: 6.3.
Michigan scored on its first two drives, with Underwood throwing a big block on the second score by Justice Haynes from 5 yards out for a 14-0 lead over New Mexico.
Underwood was 5-for-6 for 55 passing yards on the two drives.
The third possession was a punt after a third-and-8 pass from Underwood to Donaven McCulley only went for 7 yards on the right sideline at the Michigan 48-yard line.
Haynes, the transfer from Alabama, sprinted 56 yards for a score on the game’s opening possession, with Underwood finding Semaj Morgan on third-and-6.
Underwood overshot Channing Goodwin down the right seam on a rollout, the ball sailing on him, but Haynes scored on the next play.
Bryce Underwood high school stats at Belleville
Underwood totaled 12,919 yards, including 11,488 passing yards with a state-record 152 passing touchdowns and 179 total touchdowns.
Belleville went 50-4 in Underwood’s four years as the starter, winning Division 1 state titles in 2021 and 2022. The Tigers had their 38-game win streak snapped in the 2023 state final by Southfield A&T, 36-32. Belleville lost to Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 35-21, in the Division 1 quarterfinals in 2024, ending Underwood’s illustrious high school career.
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Before-and-after images of homes on Black Lake near Onaway provide perspectives on how the community was affected by April flooding.
Snowmelt and rain have stressed dams and caused lakes to flood in northern Michigan.
The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media photos and videos that the agency captured of Cheboygan County floods on Friday, April 17 from both the ground and air.
Deputies “observed a level of destruction that simply cannot be understood from ground level,” the sheriff’s office said in the post.
Google Maps images taken from two locations on Black Lake in 2024, compared with the Friday images, show how the floodwater has changed the landscape.
On North Black River Road and Taylor Road, the water has overflowed to North Black River Road.
In the 400 block of South Black River Road, water has also flooded homes and lakeside property.
“Black Lake, Black River, Cheboygan River, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake, the Sturgeon River − and nearly every waterway in the county have overflowed beyond their banks, swallowing docks, roads, yards, and in far too many cases, homes,” the sheriff’s office post said. “What should be familiar shorelines are now unrecognizable expanses of water.”
“Our hearts are with every family affected by this flooding,” Cheboygan County Sheriff Todd Ross said in the post. “We know many of you are facing significant damage to your homes and property, and the emotional toll that comes with it. Please know you are not alone. We are working around the clock with our partners to ensure safety, provide support, and begin the process of recovery. Stay strong, stay connected, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help, we will get through this together.”
Nearby, the UAW Black Lake Conference Center shared images on social media of floodwater threatening its Old Lodge.
The conference center is located at 2000 Maxon Road in Waverly Township.
The Cheboygan County Road Commission and the Cheboygan County Office of Emergency Management closed the bridge at Five Mile Point Road on Saturday, April 18 due to significant road washout in the area of South Black River Road and Red Bridge Road.
The sheriff’s office had encouraged residents in parts of the area to evacuate earlier in the week and said Saturday it had completed evacuation efforts on the west side of the lake.
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 20-year-old Kalamazoo man is dead after crashing his vehicle into a tree Friday evening in Texas Township, according to Michigan State Police (MSP).
It happened on South 3rd Street and West PQ Avenue around 6:50 p.m., troopers said.
While he was driving in a no-passing zone, the Kalamazoo man swerved off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle and subsequently crashed into the tree, according to MSP.
The 20-year-old died at the scene. A passenger was hurt, but police said their injuries were non-life threatening.
Troopers do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor, and the two were reportedly wearing seatbelts.
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This incident remains under investigation by MSP.
A Southfield man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing driver’s licenses, Social Security cards and equipment to create fake documents, federal prosecutors said.
Jerome Antwan Andrews, 41, pleaded guilty Thursday to possessing the driver’s license information and Social Security numbers of more than 250 people in a scheme that caused more than $550,000 in fraud losses, U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. said.
As part of his plea agreement, prosecutors say Andrews admitted to having an embosser, a laminator, a card cutter and an ID card printer and admitted that his business model was aimed at creating and selling fake Social Security cards and driver’s licenses in the names of real people.
“Jerome Antwan Andrews and his criminal associates stole more than $1.5 million by submitting hundreds of fraudulent claims to a pandemic program intended to help unemployed American workers. Today’s conviction of Andrews represents yet another attack in our war against fraud. It sends a stern warning that my office will relentlessly investigate those bad actors greedily lining their pockets with U.S. taxpayer funds,” said Anthony P. D’Esposito, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General.
Andrews faces up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine or twice the pecuniary gain or loss, according to prosecutors. He will be sentenced at a later date.
Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Department of Labor investigated Andrews’ case.
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