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University of Michigan Star guard Bryce Underwood will return to the program for a second season despite the recent scandal involving former head coach Sherron Moore.
Underwood was recruited by Moore as the top recruit in the country ahead of his 2025 freshman season.
Underwood announced his decision Monday evening on social media.
“Run back,” Underwood wrote in the Instagram caption.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherron Moore leads his team onto the field before their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 29, 2025. (Columbus dispatch)
Other players announced they would leave or discontinue their participation in 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 guard Zeke Berry, although Berry later announced his return. Rookies who will be cut from the roster 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 the team's 41-27 loss. Texas in the Citrus Bowl. He rushed for 392 yards and six touchdowns, including a 77-yard score on the ground against the Longhorns.
He will now play under new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham.
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Michigan guard Bryce Underwood walks off the field after a 24-7 win over Washington at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Oct. 18, 2025. (Jongfu Han/USA TODAY Network via Images imagine)
Moore was fired after Michigan discovered he had an inappropriate relationship with a co-worker and was jailed soon after for allegedly breaking into the co-worker's home and threatening to commit suicide.
Prosecutors accused Moore that he contacted the employee through phone calls and text messages after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in the investigation. Moore was subsequently fired as head football coach, which prosecutors say prompted him to show up at her home.
Moore then allegedly “broke into” the employee's home, grabbed a butter knife and kitchen scissors and began to threaten his own life. Prosecutors said Moore allegedly told the employee, “My blood is on your hands” and “You ruined my life.”
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Sherron 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 fifty years behind bars, further damaging any hopes he had of being on the sidelines again. His next court date is set for Jan. 22.
A no plea was entered for Moore during his first court appearance earlier this month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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