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Bryce Underwood Named Michigan’s Week 1 Starter as Jersey Sales Launch to Aid Detroit Youth

The top 2025 recruit steps into a rare freshman role for the Wolverines following an open camp competition.

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Team Blue quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) makes a pass against Team Maize during the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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Overview

  • Head coach Sherrone Moore announced on Aug. 25 that true freshman Bryce Underwood will start, setting his college debut for Saturday against New Mexico.
  • Officially licensed Underwood jerseys went on sale Friday, with a percentage of proceeds directed to Detroit youth programs, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Underwood becomes Michigan’s fourth true freshman opening-game starter at quarterback, joining Rick Leach, Chad Henne and Tate Forcier.
  • The Belleville, Michigan standout was the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 class and flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan last November.
  • Reporting ties his recruitment to a sizable NIL package via Michigan’s Champions Circle collective and notes he separated himself with strong preseason work.