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Michigan Football Will Go As Far As Bryce Underwood Can Take It

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In year two, under a new coaching staff with a definitive plan, Bryce Underwood has a chance to take a massive leap.

Bryce Underwood still has all the talent that made him the No. 1 overall recruit in the country a year ago. His freshman season wasn't filled with as many splash plays or the kind of stats he's capable of, but everyone knows why now.

As a true freshman, Underwood dealt with issues that few college players ever have to deal with. The situation surrounding former head coach Sherrone Moore took essentially derailed Michigan's entire season and yet somehow, the Wolverines still went 9-3. With Kyle Whittingham now at the helm, and Jason Beck in charge of the offense, the sky is the limit for No.

19. "You know, to play at this level in the Big 10 as a true freshman is really hard. So just the ability, just that he went through the whole year doing that, was impressive to be in that kind of situation," Beck said of Underwood.

"You’ll absolutely have ups and downs. But to be able to do that was impressive. " With all of that nonsense behind him, Underwood is poised to break out.