Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood has made the decision to de-commit from LSU and sign with his hometown Michigan Wolverines team.
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Bryce Underwood, ESPN’s No. 1 recruit in 2025 class, has FLIPPED his commitment from LSU to Michigan, per @adamschefter 🤯
Michigan offered Underwood a 4-year, $10.5M NIL deal in an attempt to flip his LSU commitment, per @On3NIL
More here: https://t.co/3yLi7yWFB6
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 21, 2024
What led to the flip may be the fact that Michigan offered a four-year/$10.5 million NIL deal to Underwood.
Brian Kelly is having a TERRIBLE month
-Blown out by Alabama at home
-Loses to Billy Napier
-Fumbles No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood pic.twitter.com/5t8giiWGP2— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) November 21, 2024
Certainly, at 6'3" and 205 pounds, the Belleville Michigan standout has demonstrated a unique combination of size, arm talent, and athleticism.
In three years in high school, Underwood has thrown for 8,979 yards and put up 120 passing touchdowns and 21 rushing touchdowns.
Five-star QB Bryce Underwood’s epic #Michigan commitment video he posted on his Instagram. pic.twitter.com/N5lPA4TJ4A
— Brice Marich (@BriceMarich) November 21, 2024
With a 5-5 record this season, undoubtedly Michigan is desperate for a quarterback. Their lack of consistency at the position has put them in jeopardy of having a losing season after going 40-3 over the previous three seasons.
In view of the Wolverines quarterback play this year, there have been three starters so far for the team, who have combined for just nine touchdown throws and nine interceptions. Not to mention, Michigan QBs this season have completed less than 60% of passes and have averaged six yards per passing attempt.
Underwood may have saw this as an opportunity to help put Michigan back on top.
To point out, he also has a connection to Michigan ex-staff member Connor Stalions, who was behind the advanced scouting scandal from 2023, as he is actually the assistant coach for Underwood at Belleville.
All in all, current Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is happy about the signing.
YES SIR ! #GoBlue🔵 The Best players in Michigan go to Michigan ! #ProcessoverPrize25
— Sherrone Moore (@Coach_SMoore) November 21, 2024
Notably, the other top 2025 class quarterback, Tavien St. Clair, who is actually ranked ahead of Underwood in the Rivals.com rankings, has been verbally committed to Michigan's rival Ohio State since last year.
The No. 1 and No. 2-ranked football recruits in the country are quarterbacks committed to Michigan and Ohio State.
No. 1 - Bryce Underwood
No. 2 - Tavien St. ClairBest rivalry in sports… 🍿🔥 pic.twitter.com/S2wDZ9kv3O
— Brandon Koretz (@BrandonKoretz) November 21, 2024
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