Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood made his debut at the annual Maize vs Blue Spring Game, leading the Blue team to a 17-0 victory. The nation's top-rated high school recruit showed both promise and areas for improvement in his first collegiate appearance.

Spring Game Performance

• Completed 12 of 26 passes for 187 yards
• Threw an 88-yard touchdown to Jalen Hoffman
• Rushed for 5 net yards (17 gained, 12 lost on sacks)
• Had one interception and two delay-of-game penalties

Heisman Trophy Outlook

• Currently listed at +5000 odds (2% implied probability)
• No true freshman has ever won the Heisman Trophy
• Faces competition for starting role from Jadyn Davis and Mikey Keene
• Michigan's passing offense ranked 129th nationally last season

Key Offensive Additions

• Justice Haynes (RB transfer from Alabama)
  • 448 yards and 7 TDs in 2024
• Donaven McCulley (WR transfer from Indiana)
  • 6'4" receiver with proven production (644 yards, 6 TDs in 2023)

Michigan's 2025 Outlook

• 8.5 projected regular season wins
• Fourth-best odds to win Big Ten
• Only one 2025 opponent had winning record in 2024
• Defense returns key players including Ernest Hausmann and Derrick Moore
• New OC Kirk Campbell expected to implement more passing plays

While Underwood shows promise, betting markets suggest tempering immediate expectations. Michigan's success will largely depend on his development and the team's ability to improve their passing game under new offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell.

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