Oklahoma coach Venables lauds Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood after upset win

Michigan defeated Oklahoma 17-10 on Saturday, with quarterback Bryce Underwood contributing a 38-yard rushing touchdown and 87 rushing yards overall. After the game, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables said Underwood “is exactly who we thought he was – a really talented, big, strong player who is hard to bring down one-on-one.” Venables added that Underwood “has a great future in front of him.”

Venables, who previously compared Underwood to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, reiterated his high regard for the Michigan player, calling him “one of the most talented players at any position in all of college football” and noting that “all of his best days are still in front of him.”

Underwood completed 53 percent of his passes for 111 yards in the win, which was considered an upset by many observers.