He might show some improvement this year. He actually has a good coach and staff now. That being said, this guy is still a huge project who essentially shit away a full year of development in Sharrona's system. He might become something in 27 but not this year.
The new staff are more competent, but they aren't exactly QB gurus.
I don't think they are really going to be that good for him. They'll probably go full Urban with JT Barrett with him and run him into the ground. JT Barrett had way better vision as a runner though. The great majority of Underwood's "great running" in 2025 was on broken plays against lesser defenses. Against Oklahoma and Ohio State he had 9 runs for 0 yards. 30% of his rushing total came in 1 game against Central Michigan. He's got athleticism but he's not even close to a Scam Newton or Vince Young or even JT Barrett when it comes to actually being a runner.
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