Should Michigan bench Bryce Underwood? Noise grows louder after Wolverines sputter to 0-2 in Big Ten play

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was one of the biggest recruiting wins in program history. Five games into his second season, his starting job is at serious risk.

In a 20-14 loss against Minnesota, Underwood was, again, awful. The sophomore completed fewer than 50% of his passes for 101 yards and two interceptions without scoring a touchdown of any type. The loss sent the Wolverines to their first 0-2 start to Big Ten play since Brady Hoke's final season in 2014.

After the game, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was reluctant to give Underwood a vote of support. Instead, he confirmed that the staff at least considered making a quarterback change amidst the miserable start.

"Well, you always want to think about what gives you the best chance to win throughout the entire course of the game," Whittingham said. "That's being evaluated for everybody at every position. We just felt that, as the game was progressing, that Bryce gave us the best chance to win."

It's no secret that Whittingham has not been a big fan of Underwood's game since taking over. After an inconsistent opener against Western Michigan, only saved by a Hail Mary with one second left on the clock…

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