Kyle Whittingham Sees Cam Newton’s Star Potential in Michigan’s Bryce Underwood—What It Means for the Game

There’s something electric brewing in Michigan’s locker room this season, and it centers on their rising star, Bryce Underwood. The Wolverines’ head coach, Kyle Whittingham, recently dropped a comparison that has tongues wagging across college football: Underwood bears a striking resemblance to none other than Cam Newton, the Heisman Trophy winner and national champion who redefined what it means to be a dual-threat quarterback. Now, after a solid freshman campaign where Underwood showed flashes of brilliance both through the air and on the ground, expectations are heating up. Whittingham’s praise isn’t just empty hype—he points to Underwood’s imposing size, arm strength, and that infectious grin as hallmarks of the same rare talent Newton possessed. If Underwood can channel even a fraction of that Auburn magic, Michigan might just be on the cusp of a Big Ten title chase and a spot in the College Football Playoff. The countdown to what could be a breakout sophomore season has begun. LEARN MORE