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Bryce Underwood normally would be benched by now — NIL is causing a Michigan dilemma

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Braziller, Z. (2026, October 4). Bryce Underwood normally would be benched by now — NIL is causing a Michigan dilemma. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/04/sports/bryce-underwood-normally-would-be-benched-by-now-nil-causing-a-michigan-dilemma/

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At Michigan, quarterback Bryce Underwood's poor performance would traditionally result in benching, but due to the Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) era, his high earnings complicate this decision. The article highlights how fan expectations and player compensation intersect, creating a dilemma for the team as they weigh Underwood’s continued struggles against financial realities and public pressure.

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Bryce Underwood, Michigan's quarterback, faces increasing pressure due to his poor performance under Jim Harbaugh, who is now the head coach. Previously, Underwood’s struggles would have led to benching during pre-Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) era; however, with players earning significant NIL deals, the expectation for on-field performance has risen dramatically. Fans and critics are calling for changes amid dissatisfaction with Underwood's play, as his underperformance could lead to a challenging season ahead.

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What you get is a combustible situation, made more complex by the large dollars involved with said player. asserted

get → get → player

Before the Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) era, Bryce Underwood’s shaky play would’ve resulted in a seat on the bench. asserted

play → result → bench

Fans would be disappointed. asserted

Fans → disappoint → ?

Some criticism would have been sent Underwood’s way. asserted

criticism → send → way

Players make big bucks, and part of being paid like a professional is being expected to perform like one. asserted

part → make → one

So, as Underwood has continued to struggle, the volume has increased for a change, and the dissatisfaction with him has risen. asserted

dissatisfaction → continue → him

Bryce Underwood normally would be benched by now — NIL is causing a Michigan dilemma

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