One rival coach would say that he is "not impressed" with Bryce Underwood entering a critcal 2026 season for the Michigan football team. With head coach Kyle Whittingham's first season with the Michigan football program right around the corner, the sports world is wondering how quarterback Bryce Underwood will develop in his sophomore year. As Underwood's play in 2026 for the Michigan football team is much-anticipated, there are some rival coaches who aren't too enamored by the quarterback. He's tall, so he's able to make certain plays that other guys can't, and he's big, so he can run. At any rate, Underwood will have the chance to prove his doubters wrong when the Wolverines open up the season on Sept. 5 against Western Michigan.