Michigan football's Sherrone Moore expresses candid thoughts on Bryce Underwood carrying the football

As the Michigan football team prepares for their home game against Central Michigan this weekend, freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is set to make his third appearance for the Wolverines. With only two starts under his belt, Underwood is supremely talented and expected to improve with time.

Underwood's freshman season will be filled with numerous tough matchups, a challenge that has already been evident in the team's 24-13 loss at Oklahoma last Saturday. However, Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore has expressed confidence in Underwood's abilities, both inside and outside the pocket.

"Bryce has shown great potential, and I believe he can do more," Moore said, addressing the media after the loss. "We might start trusting him to take on more responsibilities as the season progresses."

With the team's quarterback situation, having two quarterbacks is necessary for Underwood to be used as a runner, according to Chris Balas, Michigan beat writer. This strategy could prove crucial in Michigan's upcoming games, especially in the week four matchup against Nebraska, which will be on the road.

Nebraska, currently 2-0, is led by another blue-chip quarterback prospect in Dylan Raiola. As the season progresses, expect Michigan's offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey, to open up the offense more, providing Underwood with more opportunities to showcase his talents.

If Michigan football can rebound strongly from Saturday's loss, they might find themselves in playoff contention. And if Moore and Underwood can keep the program in contention, then the college football's biggest rivalry game with Ohio State will have even more juice than usual. The season finale against Ohio State is at home in the Big House, a game that promises to be a thrilling end to the season.

As the Michigan football team continues to navigate through their schedule, alternating home and away games for almost the rest of the season, Underwood's development and the team's performance will undoubtedly be key factors in their success.