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.