Bryce Underwood, who was previously committed to playing college football at LSU, has changed his decision and will now attend the University of Michigan. Underwood, a highly ranked quarterback prospect, made this announcement recently, which is significant as it impacts the recruiting landscape for both schools.
Bryce Underwood, the number one quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class, has switched his commitment from LSU to Michigan. Michigan offered him a huge NIL deal worth $10.5 million to stay close to home in Belleville, Michigan.
The Belleville High School standout had initially committed to LSU earlier this year but decided to reconsider after extensive discussions with Michigan’s coaching staff and evaluating the program’s potential.
Bryce Underwood, ESPN’s No. 1 recruit in 2025 class, has FLIPPED his commitment from LSU to Michigan, per @adamschefter 🤯
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 21, 2024
Michigan offered Underwood a 4-year, $10.5M NIL deal in an attempt to flip his LSU commitment, per @On3NIL
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Sherrone Moore led the Wolverines’ coaching staff, who worked hard to bring him in, and their efforts paid off. Underwood’s decision has brought a lot of attention to Michigan, especially in a season that’s already been full of drama.
Media reacts to Bryce Underwood’s flip
The college football world is buzzing after five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan. Media personalities took to social media to share their reactions to Underwood’s decision.
@unclegrambo tweeted, “Landing Bryce Underwood is a huge win for Michigan. It’s an equally huge loss for that scumbag Brian Kelly. Both outcomes feel great! #GoBlue.”
Landing Bryce Underwood is a huge win for Michigan. It’s an equally huge loss for that scumbag Brian Kelly. Both outcomes feel great! #GoBlue
— Mark Graham (@unclegrambo) November 22, 2024
@stoolpresidente wrote, “I’m getting tons of credit online for flipping Bryce. While I love credit reality is I played a tiny roll. Rest assured there are Michigan Men + Women out there making things happen behind the scenes. I’ve never been more confident that Mich is poised to dominate in this new world.”
Im getting tons of credit online for flipping Bryce. While I love credit reality is I played a tiny roll. Rest assured there are Michigan Men + Women out there making things happen behind the scenes. I've never been more confident that Mich is poised to dominate in this new world
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 22, 2024
@KurtBenkert shared, “Michigan is what was supposed to happen. I had the pleasure of throwing with him last February and was so impressed with how accurate he is, and the anticipation he throws with at such a young age. The sky is the limit for him.”
Bryce Underwood -> Michigan is what was supposed to happen
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) November 22, 2024
I had the pleasure of throwing with him last February and was so impressed with how accurate he is, and the anticipation he throws with at such a young age. The sky is the limit for him. pic.twitter.com/fIN2ZgOGDT
@JoshHenschke tweeted, “They did it. Michigan gets the flip of five-star QB Bryce Underwood. Stay the course and let it play out 😎”
They did it.
— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) November 21, 2024
Michigan gets the flip of five-star QB Bryce Underwood. Stay the course and let it play out 😎https://t.co/ZJGNuzIEuO
