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University of Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood will return to the program for his second season despite the latest scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore.
Underwood was recruited by Moore as the top-ranked recruit in the country before his rookie season in 2025.
Underwood announced her decision Monday night on social media.
“Runnit back,” Underwood wrote in the Instagram caption.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads her team on the field before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 29, 2025. (Columbus Dispatch)
Some players announced they were leaving or withdrawing from the show after the Moore scandal broke in December. Players entering the transfer portal included starting right tackle Andrew Sprague and All-Big Ten safety Zeke Berry, though Berry later announced his return. Recruits to withdraw include offensive lineman Bear McWhorter and tight end Matt Ludwig.
Underwood became the fourth true starting quarterback for the winningest program in college football 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 at Texas in the Citrus Bowl. He ran for 392 yards and six touchdowns, including a 77-yard performance and a score against the Longhorns.
He will now play under new Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham.
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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood walks off the field after a 24-7 win over Washington at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor Oct. 18, 2025. (Junfu Han/USA Today Network via Magn Images)
Moore was fired after Michigan found he had an inappropriate relationship with an employee, and was jailed after allegedly breaking into the employee’s home and threatening to kill himself.
Prosecutors are accused Moore for contacting the employee through phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was then fired from his position as the football coach, which prosecutors say prompted him to show up at his home.
Moore allegedly entered the employee’s home, grabbed a butter knife and kitchen scissors and began threatening his 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 Nov. 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. (Photos by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond via Getty Images)
If convicted, Moore faces more than half a decade behind bars, which could damage any hopes he may have of returning to the sidelines. His next court date is scheduled for January 22.
Moore entered a not guilty plea at his first court appearance earlier this month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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