When Michigan signed No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood in the 2025 recruiting class, plenty of fans expected the Wolverines’ passing attack to reach new heights in 2025. While Michigan’s passing offense was clearly better with Underwood under center, there were plenty of lackluster performances as well.
As Michigan prepares for the Citrus Bowl against Texas, head coach Sherrone Moore told the media on Monday that the Wolverines are looking at bringing in a dedicated QB coach for Underwood next season.
Thatโs something weโre definitely looking at, is bringing in other people to help, bringing in another quarterback coach, and something weโre working diligently on to get worked on,” Moore said on Monday.
Which leads to the question of who? Here are a few names that Michigan should target.
Former Michigan QB Devin Gardner
Michigan would have to get Devin Gardner to leave his broadcasting role, but this feels like a homerun hire for Sherrone Moore. Gardner not only played QB for Michigan, but he has NFL experience, and knows the QB position like the back of his hand.
Gardner was a dual-threat QB like Bryce Underwood during his days at Michigan. Using his experience from his playing days in Ann Arbor, his knowledge of the game, and seeing hundreds of different QBs play since he began broadcasting, Gardner could help Underwood hone in his abilities. If Gardner ever had any coaching aspirations, this would be a great way to get his feet wet and work his way up.
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When Michigan signed No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood in the 2025 recruiting class, plenty of fans expected the Wolverines’ passing attack to reach new heights in 2025. While Michigan’s passing offense was clearly better with Underwood under center, there were plenty of lackluster performances as well.
As Michigan prepares for the Citrus Bowl against Texas, head coach Sherrone Moore told the media on Monday that the Wolverines are looking at bringing in a dedicated QB coach for Underwood next season
“Thatโs something weโre definitely looking at, is bringing in other people to help, bringing in another quarterback coach, and something weโre working diligently on to get worked on,” Moore said on Monday.
Which leads to the question of who? Here are a few names that Michigan should target.
Michigan would have to get Devin Gardner to leave his broadcasting role, but this feels like a homerun hire for Sherrone Moore. Gardner not only played QB for Michigan, but he has NFL experience, and knows the QB position like the back of his hand.
Gardner was a dual-threat QB like Bryce Underwood during his days at Michigan. Using his experience from his playing days in Ann Arbor, his knowledge of the game, and seeing hundreds of different QBs play since he began broadcasting, Gardner could help Underwood hone in his abilities. If Gardner ever had any coaching aspirations, this would be a great way to get his feet wet and work his way up.
Another former Michigan QB, Chad Henne, but this one has some coaching experience. After a 15-year NFL career, Henne went back home to Wilson High School, where he helps coach. He also holds Youth Camps and private camps for quarterbacks.
Wilson went 9-3 this season and scored plenty of points. With having some coaching experience, on top of NFL experience, Henne would be a good fit coming back to Ann Arbor and working with Underwood.
Former Eagles and Jaguars HC Doug Pederson
This might feel unrealistic, but with Michigan having an NFL pipeline — it’s not that unrealistic. After having an eight-year head coaching career in the NFL, Doug Pederson was out of the game in 2025. Pederson, who is widely regarded as a QB guru, could get back into the game and work with Bryce Underwood for a season to work his way back up the ladder.
