Underwood’s Growth Could Be Game-Changer | Michigan Wolverines Football News

J.J. Underwood’s sophomore season is poised to be his most impactful yet, as he enters the year with a refined game, a new offensive scheme, and a roster stacked with talent. After leading Michigan to nine wins as a true freshman, Underwood’s coaches expect more—especially with new OC Jason Beck designing a system that maximizes his dual-threat ability. Backed by receivers Andrew Marsh and J.J. Buchanan, and running backs Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter, Underwood has spent the offseason mastering a fresh playbook, sharpening his footwork, and boosting his decision-making. His fall camp performance has been notably steadier than spring’s rollercoaster, and even training with Joe Burrow this summer helped him stay calm under pressure. All signs point to a breakout season—if he can translate all this preparation into wins on game day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb569468d3fc76c1