College football’s recruiting wars are heating up, and the Michigan Wolverines are right in the thick of it. Fresh off their historic national championship run, Coach Sherrone Moore isn’t resting on his laurels. Instead, he’s setting his sights on the future, with a major target in mind: Belleville’s star quarterback, Bryce Underwood. This young gunslinger is one of the hottest recruits in the 2025 class, and the Wolverines are pulling out all the stops to land him.

Well, the Michigan native and five-star recruit Bryce Underwood has been on Sherrone Moore’s radar for a while. Moore even believes this kid is a generational talent and ready to break the bank for him. What makes him so special? Bryce Underwood has that crazy arm strength and dual-threat versatility, which made him the talk of every powerhouse. With the buzz at an all-time high, the Wolverines are going all-in, showing just how serious they are by whipping up an eye-popping NIL deal. But is it enough to flip Underwood from his commitment to LSU?

All the drama began way back in January! Just four days before Michigan raised the national championship trophy, Underwood dropped a bombshell—he was committing to LSU. Yeah, talk about a gut punch. Michigan fans watched in disbelief as Underwood, the No. 1 overall prospect, chose the Tigers over his home-state Wolverines and mighty Alabama Crimson Roll tide. It wasn’t just the decision; it was context and a promise. The Tigers’ QB success had him hooked, as LSU’s head coach Brian Kelly had just helped Jayden Daniels win the Heisman trophy.

But the Wolverines decided they weren’t simply gonna sit back and take this L. Nope, nada. Michigan has launched an all-out offensive, putting together a NIL package rumored to be creeping toward $10 million—nearly double the $5 million offer previously reported by On3. For Moore, Underwood is worth every penny, which is very understandable, especially after their disappointing performance this season. After all, the coveted QB target has had an incredible high school career, racking up over 5,500 yards, 71 touchdowns, and just 5 interceptions. Also, with the recent decommitment of four-star quarterback Carter Smith, Moore is looking for a reliable signal-caller, and he believes Bryce Underwood is that “GUY.”

Sherrone Moore’s relentless pursuit of Bryce Underwood

Moore isn’t just another head coach—he’s a guy who believes in going big or going home. And right now, that’s exactly the situation at Michigan. It’s clear: Moore needs a strong showing next season, or his time in Ann Arbor could be up. The Wolverines’ quarterback struggles this season have only added to the pressure, especially with the Underwood sweepstakes heating up. Since J.J. McCarthy, Michigan’s championship-winning QB, left for the NFL, things have gone downhill. Alex Orji, Davis Warren, and even the now-retired Jack Tuttle have all taken their shot under center, but none have truly stepped up as the clear QB1.

Today’s heartbreaking 20-15 loss to Curt Cignetti’s undefeated No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers (10-0) highlights just how much Michigan needs a quarterback who can deliver. A reliable QB could’ve easily turned that game around. Now, with a 5-5 Big Ten record, Moore knows he’s at a crossroads, and securing a solid QB for the future is his top priority. Enter Underwood, a standout high school prospect who’s lighting up defenses with 1,798 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and just one interception in nine games, plus 427 rushing yards and 3 TDs. He’s the type of player who could change everything for Michigan. Will the hometown hero be the key to Moore’s future success?