ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Bryce Underwood’s very first play from scrimmage in a Michigan uniform was a pass.

When you’re a five-star recruit and highly touted freshman, getting established early in games can be critical to your confidence. And in the Wolverines’ 34-17 win over New Mexico on Saturday, Underwood, already lined up in shotgun formation, took one step to his left and delivered a short strike to receiver Semaj Morgan, who raced down the field, broke a tackle and picked up 11 yards.

It was the perfect way to kick off the Underwood era in Ann Arbor, a season full of promise after Michigan had trouble just moving the football in 2024.

“Being able to catch the ball in stride and keep running is real big,” Morgan, who had three catches of 10 yards or longer all of last season, said. “It’

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