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University of Michigan star quarterback Bryce Underwood is returning to the program for his second season despite the recent scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore.
Underwood was recruited by Moore as the top-rated recruit in the country ahead of his freshman season in 2025.
Underwood announced her decision Monday night on social media.
“Runnit back,” Underwood wrote in an Instagram caption.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads her team onto the field before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 29, 2025. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Other players announced they would leave or pull out of the program after the Moore scandal broke in December. Players entering the transfer portal included starting right tackle Andrew Sprague and All-Big Ten safety Zeke Berry, though Berry later announced his return. Recruits to be released include offensive lineman Bear McWhorter and tight end Matt Ludwig.
Underwood became the fourth true freshman to start at quarterback for college football’s winningest program last season.
Underwood completed 60% of his throws for 2,428 yards with nine touchdown passes and 11 interceptions, including three in the final 18 minutes of a 41-27 loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl. He ran for 392 yards and six touchdowns, including a 77-yard performance with a score on the ground against the Longhorns.
He will now play under new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham.
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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood walks off the field after a 24-7 win over Washington at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Oct. 18, 2025. (Junfu Han/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Moore was fired after Michigan found he had an inappropriate relationship with a staffer, and he was jailed shortly after for allegedly breaking into the staffer’s house and threatening to take his own life.
Prosecutors accused Moore to contact staff via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in the investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as a football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.
Moore then allegedly “barged” his way into the staff’s home, grabbed a butter knife and kitchen shears and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore allegedly told the employee, “My blood is on your hands” and “You ruined my life.”
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Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 22, 2025 in College Park, Md. (Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
If convicted, Moore faces more than half a decade behind bars, further damaging any hopes he may have of returning to the sidelines. His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 22.
A not guilty plea was entered for Moore during his first court appearance earlier this month.
