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Hereโs the full picture on Bryce Underwood and those departure rumors.
Underwood is firmly staying at Michigan. Despite swirling chatter on social media, the quarterback himself publicly dismissed any talk of transferring back to LSU or leaving Michigan, saying simply, โlol, yโall say anything on social mediaโ .
Rivalry-fueled rumor mill: According to Michigan Sports Talk, these departure rumors largely originated from Ohio State fans trying to sow discord around Michiganโs elite-recruit stance, suggesting concerns over NIL deals falling through
1. Recruitment drama: Underwood was initially committed to LSU in January 2024. Michigan pursued him heavily, enhancing their offer significantlyโsome sources cite NIL packages between $5 million and $12 million .
2. The flip: On November 21, 2024, Underwood flipped to Michigan, officially signing with the Wolverines on December 4 .
3. Post-flip tension: As spring practice progressed, occasional rumors about Underwoodโs commitment popped up, but he unequivocally dismissed them, affirming he remains committed to Michi
Coaches and teammates raving: Defensive teammate Rayshaun Benny joked spring drill wasnโt allowed to touch himโโNo, we donโt touch Bryceโ .
On-field performance: Michigan assistant Derrick Moore praised Underwoodโs โcrazyโ ball placement and relaxed demeanor during spring practices .
Fanroom buzz: Reddit-wide excitement builds around his potential to start Weekโฏ1, calling him a generational recruit who may overshadow typical freshman QB logjam
Underwood is not transferringโdespite the occasional buzz, everything points to him staying and competing for, if not securing, the starting QB role in 2025. The rumors? Most seem to be smokescreens amplified by rival fandom and uncertainty around Michiganโs NIL dynamicsโnot any real signal of departur
Starting role decision: Will Underwood win the QB1 job outright as a true freshman, or will Michigan lean toward experience?
NIL landscape: How will Michigan manage top-tier financial offers to secure elite talentโwill this model shape future recruiting?
Team stability: Michigan faces an NCAA sign-stealing investigation and disciplinary actions; how does that environment impact a high-profile recruit like Underwood.
Overall, Michigan has secured a generational quarterback and isnโt losing him. The drama has been distractionsโbut on the field and within the program, the focus remains razor-sharp.
