Bryce Underwood sets a Michigan record even J.J. McCarthy never reached

Ribin Peter

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Bryce Underwood and the No. 23 Michigan Wolverines quickly erased the memory of their Week 2 loss to Oklahoma with a dominant 63-3 rout of Central Michigan on Saturday. High-scoring affairs like this often come with record-setting performances, and Underwood delivered. The freshman quarterback made history, setting a record even former Wolverines star J.J. McCarthy never reached.

Underwood rushed for 114 yards against the Chippewas, becoming the first Michigan quarterback to surpass 100 rushing yards in a game since Devin Gardner on Oct. 12, 2013.

The 18-year-old true freshman showcased his athleticism throughout the contest, mixing strong passes with dynamic runs. Underwood threw for 235 yards and a touchdown, adding 114 rushing yards and two scores.

By putting up these numbers, Underwood joined another exclusive group. He became just the second Michigan player to record 200+ passing yards, a passing touchdown, 100+ rushing yards and multiple rushing TDs in a game. The only other to do so was Denard Robinson.

Ribin Peter

Ribin Peter is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. While he started as a soccer writer, he now covers college football and the NFL. Ribin is especially captivated by the adrenaline rush that football provides and sees every play and rivalry through an unbiased lens.