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University of Michigan star quarterback Bryce Underwood will return to the program for his second season despite the recent scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore.
Moore recruited Underwood as the nation’s top-rated recruit ahead of his freshman season in 2025.
Underwood announced her decision Monday night on social media.
“Run back,” Underwood wrote in an Instagram caption.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads his team onto the field before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 29, 2025. (The Shipment of Columbus)
Other players announced they were leaving or retiring from the program after the scandal involving Moore broke in December. Players who entered the transfer portal included starting right tackle Andrew Sprague and All-Big Ten safety Zeke Berry, although 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 rushed for 392 yards and six touchdowns, including a 77-yard, one-score rushing performance 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 the 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 discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship with an employee, and was jailed shortly after for allegedly breaking into the employee’s home and threatening to take his own life.
Prosecutors accused Moore to contact the employee through phone calls and text messages after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors say prompted him to show up at his home.
Moore then allegedly “broke into” the employee’s home, grabbed a butter knife and a pair of kitchen scissors, 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 Nov. 22, 2025, in College Park, Maryland. (Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
If convicted, Moore faces more than half a decade behind bars, which would further damage any hope he may have of ever getting back on the sidelines. His next court date is scheduled for January 22.
Moore pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance earlier this month.
