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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.
Underwood was recruited by Moore as the highest-rated recruit in the country heading into his freshman season in 2025.
Underwood announced his decision Monday evening on social media.
“Runnit 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 November 29, 2025. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Other players announced they would leave or decommit from the program after the scandal involving Moore broke in December. Players entering the transfer portal included starting right tackle Andrew Sprague and All-Big Ten safety Zeke Berry, although Berry later announced his return. Rookies to be decommitted 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 percent of his throws for 2,428 yards with nine passing touchdowns 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 rushing performance with a score against the Longhorns.
He will now play under new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham.
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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood leaves the field after a 24-7 victory over Washington at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on October 18, 2025. (Junfu Han/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Moore was fired after Michigan discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, and he was jailed shortly after for allegedly breaking into the staff member’s home and threatening to kill himself.
Prosecutors accused Moore for contacting the staffer by phone and text after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate with its investigation. Moore was later fired from his job as head football coach, which prosecutors say prompted him to show up at her home.
Moore then allegedly “barged” 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 told the staffer, “My blood is on your hands” and “You have 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, Maryland. (Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
If convicted, Moore faces more than half a decade behind bars, which would further damage his hopes of returning to the sidelines. His next court date is scheduled for January 22.
A not guilty plea was entered for Moore during his first court appearance earlier this month.
