Overview

• Michigan opens against New Mexico on Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET, marking Underwood’s first collegiate start.
• Moore named Jadyn Davis the primary backup; Mikey Keene has been limited by injury and Davis Warren is recovering from an ACL, with Jake Garcia also in the room.
• Underwood is Michigan’s first Week 1 freshman starter since 2009 and just the fourth true freshman quarterback to start for the program.
• The former consensus No. 1 recruit flipped from LSU to Michigan and is tied to one of the sport’s largest reported NIL packages, with On3 estimating a $3 million valuation for this season.
• Underwood has leaned into expectations, telling Big Ten Network he intends to “shock the world,” as Moore stresses patience and support for the freshman’s development.