The Michigan Wolverines have been hamstrung this year. After winning the National Championship in the 2023 college football season, the Wolverine rebounded and immediately fell into the dirt. Quarterback has been an issue all season long. From Davis Warren to Alex Orji to the recently retired Jack Tuttle, Michigan hasn’t gotten it right at the most critical position.
The program’s failure to follow up the National Title-winning season with a competent, even average, offense has led to serious scrutiny. From Warde Manuel to Sherrone Moore, Michigan is feeling the heat. But they appear to at least know what their deficiency is. While that’s not exactly hard to find, news that emerged this week suggests they are in pursuit of a top quarterback in the Class of 2025.
On3 reported that the Wolverines are heavily pursuing top-ranked quarterback Bryce Underwood, a Michigan native and current LSU commit. LSU went into Michigan to land Underwood, but, as always, things aren’t clear until they are.
“Michigan has offered a competitive NIL package on par with what LSU has presented to No. 1 QB recruit Bryce Underwood,” they wrote.
Michigan has offered a competitive NIL package on par with what LSU has presented to No. 1 QB recruit Bryce Underwood, @PeteNakos_ reports.
Underwood is expected to land a NIL package valued above $5M over 3 to 4 yearsđź‘€
Intel: https://t.co/oxoxF3IrDR pic.twitter.com/1xyhkOnDNS
— On3 (@On3sports) October 29, 2024
Michigan has upped its NIL game for five-star LSU QB commit Bryce Underwood, but it still has some work to do to actually win the recruitment.
Watch a replay of tonight’s show for my full thoughts on this developing situation #GoBlue. https://t.co/lEe0zIggdq pic.twitter.com/GxBiS2qO4x
— “EJ Holland” (@EJHollandOn3) October 30, 2024
Whether Michigan actually lands Underwood is yet to be seen. In the world of college football, flips aren’t very rare. They happen and they happen frequently. LSU will have to do what they have to do to hold onto Underwood. But there’s no telling where this could go. It might turn into one of the biggest storylines of the offseason. The Wolverines have a huge need. Do they have what it takes to fulfill it?
The college football world reacted to the news.
I wouldn’t tell anyone if I won the lottery, but there would be signs. https://t.co/vae6hEhQCP
— James Nagrom (@MetaWootenPeace) October 30, 2024
I think it’s time for the Fab Five to be officially forgiven. Raise the banners. https://t.co/uoQZGVYsJL
— Eric Adelson (@eric_adelson) October 29, 2024
Another example of a big NIL compensation number being offered to a high school athlete as part of the recruiting process. https://t.co/sa6EnfrSbs
— Mit Winter (@WinterSportsLaw) October 29, 2024
Sometimes you have to become what you hated https://t.co/Mw2HTbGfGj
— Josh 〽️ (@UMFanJosh) October 29, 2024
Bring Bryce home 〽️ https://t.co/XdJPAtqa1A
— Taylor 〽️ (@Tshoudy95) October 29, 2024
Sometimes I think actually losing a game and showing on full display just how important NIL is in today’s CFB landscape, is exactly what Michigan needed to step up its game. Better late than never I guess. https://t.co/6S3PeNS1JU
— Darren J Bennett (@darrenJ19) October 29, 2024
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