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Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham doesn’t have an answer for early struggles vs. Penn State

Michigan’s offense continued its recent struggles in a 3-0 halftime deficit against Penn State, with head coach Kyle Whittingham openly frustrated by the Wolverines’ inability to generate momentum. Quarterback Bryce Underwood’s two interceptions—including a deep underthrow picked off by the Nittany Lions—exposed critical flaws in Michigan’s passing game, while the team’s ground attack also faltered, managing just 30 rushing yards on seven attempts from running back Jordan Marshall.

The Wolverines’ offensive woes extend beyond this game, having posted zero points and four interceptions in their last two halves of play before a recent bye week, raising questions about Underwood’s reliability as Michigan pursues Big Ten title ambitions. With backup quarterback Tommy Carr, grandson of former Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr, drawing increased attention, Whittingham’s halftime remarks suggested a potential shift in the quarterback situation may be on the horizon.

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