What the Michigan spring game revealed about the Wolverines' offense

The Michigan football spring game didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard. The Maize team squeaked out a 7-6 win over the Blue team, but most fans probably went home wondering why they paid to watch. The real story wasn’t the final score—it was the struggles under center and the fresh talent making noise. Bryce Underwood, the returning quarterback, had a rough afternoon. He completed just 3 of 9 passes for 22 yards and got sacked twice. The offense didn’t score a single point when he was leading it. Even his coach had high hopes for him this season, but Underwood’s footwork and decision-making looked shaky again. His strongest throw, a 16-yard pass to tight end Eli Owens, didn’t come with proper mechanics—just brute arm strength. Later, he made a risky throw that nearly ended in disaster when receiver JJ Buchanan couldn’t hang onto it. Underwood seemed hesitant, bailing from the pocket too early when pressure came. By the end of the day, freshman backup Tommy Carr (21 of 30, 202 yards) looked far more comfortable.Freshman running back Savion Hiter, on the other hand, turned heads. Michigan’s top recruit from last year’s class rushed for 44 yards on 10 carries, showing power and balance. He shrugged off tackles like they were nothing, lowering his shoulder to power through defenders. One linebacker even admitted Hiter isn’t your typical runner—you can’t just arm-tackle him. The hype around him seems justified. The spring game itself felt like a snoozefest. No big explosive plays. No highlight-reel moments. Just two teams grinding out a low-scoring battle. The only score came in the final minute when Maize’s kicker, Tomas O’Meara, fought his way into the end zone for the winning touchdown. Most coaches treat spring games as low-key practices, and Michigan’s new leader didn’t deviate from that script. High-profile players like Underwood and Jordan Marshall barely played beyond the first quarter, likely to avoid unnecessary injuries. No surprises. No flashy schemes. Just the same old Wolverines formula—strong running game, weak passing attack, and a defense that still looks dominant. The biggest takeaway? Michigan’s offense might not have changed much from last year. The same issues that plagued the passing game remain, while the running game looks promising with Hiter stepping in. But if the quarterbacks can’t step up, even the best running back won’t save the season.