Bryce Underwood, Wolverines beat Sooners
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood outperformed Oklahoma's John Mateer in a recent football matchup. Underwood led his team to victory with a touchdown and solid rushing stats, while Mateer struggled throughout the game.
Why it matters
This game highlights the impact of quarterback performance and coaching decisions on college football outcomes.
The better quarterback seemed obvious before this game began.
It still seems obvious — except for who it is.
Bryce Underwood has clearly been the better quarterback in this game, and it hasn't been particularly close. He has thrown for 96 yards on 7-of-13 passing and has rushed for 52 yards on seven attempts. He has Michigan's touchdown, a 38-yard cutback in the first quarter.
Underwood hasn't been otherworldly, but in a game with a couple of really good defenses, he hasn't made any fatal errors and is moving his offense.
And the Michigan quarterback was thought to be the inferior quarterback in this matchup.
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