The saga of Bryce Underwood’s high-profile flip to the Michigan Wolverines was anything but a smooth ride—until, of course, it was. It wasn’t just Sherrone Moore pulling strings to snag the nation’s top QB recruit from LSU; Michigan called in the cavalry, with in-state boosters and alumni heavyweights stepping up to seal the deal. Leading the charge? None other than Tom Brady, the GOAT himself. The Michigan legend reportedly played a crucial role in the late-stage recruiting drama, forging a connection with Underwood and turning what seemed like a long shot into a sure thing. And if you’re still doubting, take it from Bryce himself—Brady’s touch made the process like a millpond.

Brady has spent two years as a Michigan backup before being placed at the starting gig and turning waves. A win over Alabama in the Orange Bowl in 1999 remains a watershed moment in his storied Michigan tenure. The legend moved on from Ann Arbor, mounted an enviable NFL legacy, and signed a Fox broadcasting role. But deep down, he still cares about retaining the status and health of his alma matter. Seeing the recent catastrophe over the QB scarce in Moore’s roster and comprehending Underwood’s potential role to bridge the gap, Brady took center stage in the Bryce Underwood drama. Going back to a crucial telephonic exchange, Underwood confirmed, ”I wouldn’t say it wasn’t a lot of help.”

Underwood used to be a live exception of the current flipping conundrum. His LSU commitment was as firm as a rock. At least, that was how he projected it to be. The former Brian Larry’s pick had been quite vocal about his tie with the Tigers several times in the past.

His regressive actions on social media made us almost convinced that he wouldn’t jump ship to Michigan and Moore was living in a fool’s paradise. But then, one pivotal family discussion changed the course of it.

While a visit to the campus gave the family enough reason to believe in the school, the idea of becoming a hometown hero and a totally off-script moment with legend Tom Hardy did the rest in Underwood’s rigid mind. ‘‘It caught me off guard, not gonna lie. I didn’t expect it. The next thing I knew, my phone just ringing with a 305. I swear to god I’m sitting there just looking,”  Underwood shared his first-hand feeling to face the icon during his appearance in the ‘Kickin’ it With Dee.‘ podcast.

But how did he feel now, being labeled as a Wolverine officially for a month now?

Bryce Underwood deems his Michigan move as a business

Underwood can’t do it alone. He needs support, and Coach Moore knows it the best. Although Bryce will be destined to have a fresh start with the new OC in the room, Chip Lindsey, he will be short of his QB line as Alex Orji and Jayden Denegal left for the portal. The defensive front will also be without key player Josaiah Stewart as the prodigy left for the NFL. But Moore has a plan. He has already added QB Milkey Keene and kept his eyes open for more names to take on board to bolster room for his star QB.

Underwood revealed that a lack of QB depth would cast him off in the past to join Michigan. But now, with a transfer portal growth, he can trust his school more. On the top, he sees his decision as a pure business move.

”No matter what, business is business. I’d say that as far as like the resources I will have, the education I will end up getting, the legacy I will build at home, you know? It’s really nothing much that somebody can show or say if they don’t know the full situation.”, said Underwood after he kick-started practice for the Wolves this week.

Now, it remains to be seen how Tom Brady’s full-blown effort bears fruit in Ann Arbor down the road.