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Underwood Holds Edge as Keene Earns OC’s Favor in Michigan’s QB Race

Entering fall camp, Michigan’s coaches are weighing freshman Bryce Underwood’s rapid grasp of the offense against Mikey Keene’s familiarity under Chip Lindsey.

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Bryce Underwood, 17, a freshman quarterback at Michigan and the nation’s No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class, left, stands next to Michigan State junior quarterback Aidan Chiles, 19, during a private workout in Detroit on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Overview

  • Bryce Underwood remains the projected starter for the Aug. 30 opener after impressing coaches with his command of the playbook and leadership in early practices.
  • Graduate transfer Mikey Keene has recovered from a spring injury and benefits from prior work with Chip Lindsey at Central Florida, giving him a shortcut in the install process.
  • Fifth-year transfer Jake Garcia was added in June as insurance amid spring-camp uncertainties and will see meaningful reps only if injuries sideline the top contenders.
  • Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey lauds Underwood’s preparation and football IQ, calling him a “football junkie” who studies the game tirelessly.
  • Former Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle compares Underwood’s arm talent to NFL standouts Trevor Lawrence and Michael Penix Jr., fueling lofty expectations for the freshman.