Outside of getting the head coach right, the most important thing for Michigan football to do is keep Bryce Underwood as the program's starting quarterback.
The former five-star recruit and No. 1 overall prospect led the Wolverines to a 9-3 record during the 2025 regular season. He accounted for 14 touchdowns, threw six interceptions and averaged 217 total yards per game.
Underwood didn't quite meet expectations this season. But coaching was clearly not as good as it could have been. Still, Underwood flashed incredible potential. His games against Washington, Northwestern, New Mexico, Maryland, and Wisconsin showed what he's capable of.