Dec 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Derrick Moore (8) celebrates after sacking Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) during the second half of the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

BTN gives interesting observations from Michigan football's fall camp

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Seth Berry | Last updated Aug 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET

During the month of August, BTN analysts visited each Big Ten School to get an inside look at all 18 teams in the conference while making observations from all of the schools' fall camps. This past week, the crew made their final stop of their tour, which happened to be in Ann Arbor. BTN studio host Dave Revsine put out a series of posts on his X (formerly Twitter) with several observations on Michigan heading into the 2025 season, including how true freshman QB Bryce Underwood looked and how many reps he took with the first team, along with how things looked with various positions groups on each side of the ball. Below is the series of posts Revsine made about the Wolverines after speaking with the coaches on staff and seeing the team go through practice.

Big Ten Network Tour Stop #18 - ⁦@UMichFootball⁩ pic.twitter.com/8iXfP7txBw
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

We were understandably limited a bit on what we could shoot today, as they are in full prep mode for the opener

Loved watching Bryce Underwood - can make every throw - comfortable and confident

Fair to say he took the overwhelming majority of snaps with the 1’s pic.twitter.com/qXrU79lGrl
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

Chip Lindsey was very complementary of WR’s - Donaven McCulley has settled in as a top target

Some young guys could help too - buzz today around Andrew Marsh - and was easy to see why after watching him pic.twitter.com/2GGqm9Serx
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

Spent a fair amount of time with Tony Alford before practice

He raved about his RB room - justice Haynes, Jordan Marshall - really talented duo

Oh, by the way, the guy coming in next year is pretty special too pic.twitter.com/YdFLyAQDFE
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

Operative word on defense is depth - lots of guys rotated through today

Are there 2 1st Rounders like last year? Time will tell. But, either way - a ton of talent here. D was really impressive pic.twitter.com/0yN2VroMLg
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

Great to see Rod Moore back out there today - has been through a ton injury-wise. Hoping he can be a part of that D this year pic.twitter.com/5GrFkI78yj
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

LB crew as talented as any we’ve seen - Barham and Hausman just an outstanding duo pic.twitter.com/8E4WfHqqJ8
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

Overall - team with question marks for sure - OL, WR, QB all have to be much better - but indications all positive

Schedule is very favorable

Not unreasonable to think they could be in the CFP hunt if things come together pic.twitter.com/LVZLNo9b0x
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 22, 2025

As Revsine noted, the team is already in full preparation mode ahead of its Week 1 opener on Aug. 30 against New Mexico at 7:30 p.m. at the Big House. Many of his observations are re-affirmations of the buzz that has been surrounding the program during the spring and fall, with many analysts agreeing with him that the Wolverines could very well be in the mix to get back to the playoffs this season if all goes to plan.

While all signs are pointing toward Underwood starting under center for Michigan in Week 1, head coach Sherrone Moore will likely make that news official when he meets with members of the media on Monday ahead of the matchup with the Lobos.