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Bryce Underwood stats: How Michigan QB is doing in game vs New Mexico
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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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