Here’s why Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck says QB Bryce Underwood is dialed in ahead of the season opener vs. Western Michigan.

ANN ARBOR — Michigan’s head coach said earlier this week that sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood had improved significantly the past several months. The program’s offensive coordinator backed that up Wednesday.

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood faces scrutiny as he enters his second season under coach Kyle Whittingham.

In this week’s Michigan Football Mailbag, we answered questions from our readers about who will return kicks, who to expect at WR3 and CB5, the LB rotation, and more:

According to coaches and players, Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood looks much better than he did in the spring. But will the improvement show?

A quarterback named Bryce arrived on Jason Beck’s doorstep needing a coach who could harness his dual-threat talents. The last time this happened, Bryce Perkins broke Virginia’s single-season passing record and racked up nearly 8,

Michigan will ask plenty of Bryce Underwood this season, but in the opening game, the coaches are not asking him to do more than expected.

Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator Jason Beck has seen enough from Bryce Underwood this fall to believe the quarterback has made the kind of progress expected between spring practice and the start of the season.

ANN ARBOR – The praise for Bryce Underwood has been constant throughout Michigan’s fall camp. Coaches and teammates have pointed to the sophomore quarterback’s improved footwork, command of the offense and leadership,