College Football Coaches Suggest Michigan Made $10 Million Mistake on QB
Summary
Michigan Wolverines signed top recruit Bryce Underwood with a $10 million NIL deal, paying him nearly $3 million per season. Some college football coaches think Underwood's performance in his freshman year did not match his high salary, raising concerns about Michigan's decision to invest heavily in him.Key Facts
- Bryce Underwood, a quarterback, joined Michigan Wolverines with a $10 million NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) contract.
- Underwood threw for 2,428 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions in his freshman year.
- He completed 60.3% of his passes and added 392 rushing yards with six touchdowns.
- Michigan finished the season 9-4.
- Some coaches criticized Michigan's coaching staff for not developing quarterbacks into NFL draft picks in 21 years.
- Underwood faced extra pressure due to his large salary and high expectations.
- In key games, Underwood struggled, including a 27-9 loss to Ohio State and a Citrus Bowl game with three interceptions.
- The article suggests programs should be cautious about overpaying young players based on early hype.
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