QB Bryce Underwood’s recruitment in Michigan was never straightforward. From HC Sherrone Moore to billionaire donors, everyone came together to secure the 18-year-old. But just 9 passing touchdowns in the entire season did not justify the huge investment. Fortunately, the head coach is already making big-time plans to boost his 5-star quarterback’s growth.

According to Brad Galli of WZYZ Detroit TV’s report, Sherrone Moore is actively looking to hire a quarterbacks coach to boost Bryce Underwood’s gameplay.

“Chip, he spends a lot of time with [Underwood], and yeah, that’s something we’re definitely looking at is bringing in other people to help, bringing in another quarterback coach,” said Moore on Dec. 08 press conference. “It’s something we’re working diligently on, to get worked on.”

Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, who is also in his first season with the Wolverines, is responsible for both calling the plays and working with Underwood and the rest of the quarterbacks to help with their development. Moore also noted that Josh Sinagoga and Travis Russell are also working closely with Bryce Underwood for the Bowl games. Everyone is making sure the $12 million NIL deal of the QB brings positive results. 

Underwood was the No.1 prospect of the 2025 class, but wasn’t able to live up to expectations in his true freshman year. Yet Moore’s belief in Underwood led him to start all 12 games for the Wolverines.

He finished his season passing 2,229 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, completing only 61.1% of his passes and being intercepted 6 times. But in six out of 12 games he played, Underwood didn’t score a single passing touchdown. Now, the decision to hire the quarterbacks coach could be a big move for the QB’s future. Moore’s decision to hire a quarterbacks coach runs completely counter to what he said on Sunday.

After firing special teams coordinator J.B. Brown, former OSU staffer Kerry Coombs was hired. Moore was asked if he was interested in making more changes to the Michigan locker room. For which, Moore said, “Not as of yet. No, I am not [expecting any more staff changes].”

Despite the contrasting move, one thing is for sure: Moore has been actively trying to bring the best out of Michigan’s offense for the next season.

Sherrone Moore on Bryce Underwood’s progress

The Michigan head coach also shared more on Bryce Underwood‘s progress coming out of the regular season. Moore said that Underwood is throwing spectacularly, as he did throughout the season, and is working hard on the fundamentals.

“I think obviously learning the playbook, knowing what’s going on, being able to make some spectacular throws like he has throughout the year, throwing on the move, throwing in the pocket, throwing different things,” Moore said. “But I think definitely just continue to work on the little fundamentals, like start with your feet, make sure your feet are right, make sure your eyes are exactly where they need to be, not looking at rushes. But everybody else has to continue to get better around him, too.”

Moore knows the amount of pressure the quarterback handles and the blame he takes; therefore, he looks to ensure that everybody around him is good.

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“All the fingers always get pointed at the quarterback, whether it was Bryce, whether it was J.J., whether it was Cade. If it was the quarterback, they’re rolling. Everybody else has to be good around him as well.”

Michigan is now preparing for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to face Texas on Dec. 31, to give Underwood more time on the field, before bouncing back strongly for the 2026 season.