Freshman phenom Bryce Underwood made his first collegiate start on Saturday night in the Big House and helped the Wolverines defeated New Mexico, 34-17. His stat line was solid — 21-for-31 passing for 251 yards and one touchdown.
Tomorrow, the scene will look quite a bit different, as Underwood makes his first road start in a hostile SEC environment. The competition ratchets up quite a bit against a Top-25 Oklahoma team that has a nasty defense led by defensive-minded head coach Brent Venables.
What should Michigan fans expect out of Underwood in his first true test as the starting quarterback?
There’s no doubt Oklahoma is a tough place to play. Despite the Sooners’ struggles in recent years, it is still a ranked matchup on the road. This will likely be the toughest road test the Wolver