Bryce Underwood's upside remains a major asset.
All programs
Capital Rank165
Michigan
Bryce Underwood's upside, offensive-line projection and raw talent are attractive. Pass protection, defensive attrition and staff transition increase risk.
Reported spend$30M–$39M
Roster gradeB+
Confidencemoderate
Reported estimate · not audited payroll
Roster construction
What the roster says
The projection is attractive, but pass protection requires confirmation.
The roster retains a strong recruiting-pedigree base.
Continuity & integration
Defensive attrition and a wholesale staff transition widen the uncertainty around a talented core.
The case
Strengths
- Quarterback upside
- Offensive-line projection
- Raw talent
The countercase
Risks
- Pass protection
- Defensive attrition
- Staff transition
Evidence trail
Sources used for this record
CBS SportsCollege football roster spending rankings: Most expensive teams in 2026247SportsCollege football roster spending tiers for the Power Four247Sports2026 College Football Team Talent CompositeOn3Phil Steele ranks the top 69 offensive line rooms for 2026University of Michigan Athletics2026 Football Coaching Staff