ANN ARBOR, Mich. – We’re in the week of the season/home opener for the No. 14-ranked Michigan Wolverines, who have made history as head coach Sherrone Moore has made his decision on a starting quarterback.
Moore announced on Monday (Aug. 25) that freshman quarterback and former five-star recruit Bryce Underwood will be the starting quarterback for Team 146.
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Underwood, who was expected to be the Wolverines’ day-one starter since he flipped from LSU and committed to Michigan, the newly turned 18-year-old, according to reports, has been impressive during spring ball and fall camp, which solidified his position as the presumptive starter for the men in maize.
With the decision, the Belleville native now joins elite company as he is the fourth true freshman quarterback to be named as the starter, joining:
- Rick Leach (1975),
- Chad Henne (2004) and
- Tate Forcier (2009)
Underwood beat out Jadyn Davis, Mikey Keene, and Jake Garcia to etch his name in the Michigan history books.
Once the ball snaps against New Mexico, Underwood will be the youngest starting quarterback (18 years old, 11 days) in the 146-year history of the football program.
The services of the 6′4″ 228-pound generational talent couldn’t come soon enough, as the Wolverines’ offense during the 2024 season was ranked 113th in scoring offense in the country, averaging 22 points per game.
Michigan had the fourth-fewest passing yards per game (129.1) in FBS last season, which ranked ahead of three service academies.
Underwood said the world had never seen a freshman like him, and now, the football community and fans alike will get their chance to see the phenom take the field on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, inside The Big House in Ann Arbor on NBC at 7:30 p.m.
Here’s the full 2025 schedule:
| Home | Away |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Lobos (Aug.30) | No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners (Sept. 6) |
| Central Michigan (Sept. 13) | Nebraska Cornhuskers (Sept. 20) |
| Wisconsin Badgers (Oct. 4) | USC Trojans (Oct. 11) |
| Washington Huskies (Oct. 18) | Michigan State (Oct. 25) |
| Purdue Boilermakers (Nov. 1) | Northwestern (Nov. 15) Wrigley Field |
| No. 3 Ohio State (Nov. 29) | Maryland Terrapins (Nov. 22) |
Spring Game
The hype and presence surrounding the 18-year-old are real, as the newly lamented starter brought a nice-sized crowd to Ann Arbor for the Maize vs. Blue 2025 Michigan football Spring Game on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Fans were eager to see how the phenom would perform in front of a crowd, despite the offense being vanilla.
The Wolverines’ first public Spring Game was held at Ferry Field on May 14, 1925.
The #BryceUnderwood era is upon us. #MichiganSpringGame #MichiganFootball #MichiganWolverines pic.twitter.com/5EttBDJI5P
— Brandon L. Carr (@Carrpediem21) April 19, 2025
But the April 19 game was the most anticipated scrimmage in the 100 years of its existence as the five-star quarterback took his first snaps in front of a live crowd for the Wolverines football team.
After the game, it was reported that between 40,000 and 45,000 fans packed the Big House.
The Belleville native will look to lead Team 146 into new heights, as the Wolverines finished last season with an 8-5 record, with their passing game ranked near that of Army and Navy.
The game ended in a walk-off double flea flicker as Underwood hit Jalen Hoffman for an 88-yard catch and run for his first career touchdown.
#BryceUnderwood trickeration to end the game, connecting with #JalenHoffman on an 88-yard catch and run.
— Brandon L. Carr (@Carrpediem21) April 19, 2025
📖 Million Dollar Man: Bryce Underwood steps into spotlight in Michigan football’s annual Spring Game https://t.co/01IE5k5PCs pic.twitter.com/zoicKd6nFv
Underwood finished the day with 187 yards passing and one touchdown to the amazement of the Michigan fans.
→ Million Dollar Man: Bryce Underwood steps into spotlight in Michigan football’s annual Spring Game
What do you expect from Underwood this season? How do you think he would fare against New Mexico under the lights inside the Big House on NBC?
Do you think the 18-year-old could lead the Wolverines back to the College Football Playoff or even the Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis?
Here’s a look at a few of his Spring Game plays:
#BryceUnderwood connects with tight end #JalenHoffman to move the sticks. #MichiganWolverines pic.twitter.com/Ta07k7huPT
— Brandon L. Carr (@Carrpediem21) April 19, 2025
#BryceUnderwood connects with tight end #JalenHoffman to move the sticks. #MichiganWolverines pic.twitter.com/Ta07k7huPT
— Brandon L. Carr (@Carrpediem21) April 19, 2025
#BryceUnderwood getting dapped up by head coach #SherroneMoore after leading the blue team down the field for a touchdown by #MicahKaapana 10-0 pic.twitter.com/SMWp4v66Qi
— Brandon L. Carr (@Carrpediem21) April 19, 2025
#MichiganWolverines head coach #SherroneMoore addressed the ongoing quarterback competition between #BryceUnderwood and #JadynDavis. Both players bring unique strengths to the field, making the decision a challenging one for the coaching staff.
— Brandon L. Carr (@Carrpediem21) April 19, 2025
📖 https://t.co/01IE5k5PCs pic.twitter.com/SeeGqVGiZj
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