5 takeaways from Michigan Football’s Spring Game

Apr 18, 2026; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tommy Carr (14) runs the ball during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images | Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images Michigan’s spring game transpired on Saturday afternoon, a 7-6 win for the Maize team over the Blue team. Here are the key takeaways from the game.

Bryce Underwood underwhelms The former five-star prospect didn’t have a five-star showing in the spring game. Playing just the first quarter, Underwood was inaccurate and showed the same rawness he had last season. In all, Underwood was 3-of-9 for 22 yards.

Underwood’s footwork was poor, and his throwing mechanics were clunky. Underwood had the same habit he showed against Ohio State, where he’d either hold onto the ball too long or get fidgety in the pocket and decide to scramble and turn the play into a fire drill. Underwood’s still just 18, and this was a very small sample size, but it wasn’t an encouraging performance.

At this point, there should be warranted skepticism that he can help Michigan’s pursuit of a Big Ten title and playoff push. At some point, Underwood’s on-field performance must become more consistent; it’s a repetitive conversation about his athleticism, potential, and ceiling. To whom much is given, much is tested, and Underwood has to clean up a lot before the season begins.