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Biff Poggi Made His Thoughts Clear on Bryce Underwood's Performance at Nebraska
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The Michigan Wolverines beat Nebraska 30-27 on Saturday in a game that had a little bit of everything.
The Wolverines let up a Hail Mary bomb before the halftime that tied the game at 17 apiece but rallied in the second half, getting in the face of QB Dylan Raiola consistently and holding the Cornhuskers to 2-of-13 on third down conversions.
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After the game, Michigan head coach Biff Poggi began going viral for comments on his planned postgame Haagen Dazs ice cream infused celebration.
The Wolverines' acting head coach also shared his thoughts on freshman QB Bryce Underwood after his second road game performance in Lincoln.
Sep 20, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Poggi's Underwood Assessment
Poggi made note of the dropped passes that plagued Underwood during his second road game on Saturday.
"He had some drops, some key drops. He made some excellent throws. He made some excellent runs. The thing you don't see is his poise and leadership in the huddle and on the sideline.
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"And I'm not exaggerating: 'There was not a doubt in anyone's mind on our sideline at any point that we weren't winning that game," Poggi said .
"And that was a big part of that."
Underwood finished 12-of-22 passing for 105 yards and did not throw a touchdown pass or an interception.
He ran eight times for 61 yards including a 37-yard touchdown run in the first quarter that extended Michigan's lead to 10-0.
Underwood's passing efficiency was slightly better than his first game in Norman, Oklahoma, when he completed 9-of-24 passes.
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He also was far more effective on the ground as Michigan capitalized on its early lead with a strong running game and a swarming defense.
Underwood's Season to Date
Underwood has now passed for 628 yards this season with a completion percentage of 57.5%.
He's thrown two touchdown passes and been intercepted once while running for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
His efficiency and decision making could use some work, which is expected considering his freshman status.
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As Poggi alluded to, Underwood's intangibles are another aspect of his game that set him apart from other freshmen.
He also has the talent to light up the scoreboard, as shown against Central Michigan the previous week, a benchmark for Underwood to chase during practices leading up to the Wolverines' next game against Wisconsin on Oct. 4.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Sep 21, 2025, where it first appeared in the College section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
