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Heisman Legend Admits “Turning Down” Michigan’s Offer to Coach Bryce Underwood as He Reveals Bigger Issue Under Kyle Whittingham

Former Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III has revealed that the University of Michigan once approached him to serve as a dedicated quarterback coach for Bryce Underwood, the team’s struggling signal-caller. Griffin, who turned down the offer to focus on his podcasting and YouTube career, emphasized that Michigan’s issues with Underwood stem from a deeper problem: the coaching staff’s failure to tailor the offense to the quarterback’s strengths.

Underwood’s recent performance—including a dismal 10-of-21 passing effort for 101 yards and two interceptions in a 20–14 loss to Minnesota—has intensified scrutiny, with calls to bench him growing louder. Despite Michigan’s $12 million investment in Underwood over four years, Griffin argues the program is forcing him into an unsustainable system rather than developing his natural abilities.

The Wolverines now face a critical decision: whether to adjust their approach or risk further decline after a 0–2 start in the Big Ten.

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