Urban Meyer Warns Michigan Faces Bigger Issues Than Bryce Underwood After 1-Point Escape
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Updated · FOX Sports · Sep 8
Urban Meyer Warns Michigan Faces Bigger Issues Than Bryce Underwood After 1-Point Escape
3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Sep 8
Summary
Urban Meyer said Michigan’s problems go beyond quarterback Bryce Underwood after the Wolverines’ 13-12 Week 1 win over Western Michigan, arguing the offense needs to “get back to the basics” before facing No. 11 Oklahoma.
One area drew his sharpest criticism: the offensive line. Meyer called a bad line a “recipe for failure” after Michigan managed 106 rushing yards on 25 carries and failed to produce a run longer than 15 yards.
Underwood still came under pressure on 6 of 26 dropbacks, even though his second Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan delivered the winning touchdown after officials restored 1 second to the clock following a controversial ending.
Meyer said toughness is not the issue and strongly backed coach Kyle Whittingham, calling him one of the best coaches he has seen in 40 years and saying he will handle Michigan’s scrutiny.
Looking ahead to Saturday, Meyer said the Oklahoma matchup should reveal Michigan quickly, predicting either a Wolverines breakthrough or a Sooners win by a few scores.