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Just when everyone thought TikTok was down for the count, it pulled the ultimate Hollywood-worthy comeback. Picture this: creators flooding the app with emotional farewell videos, cringy drafts, and spicy “final” secrets. Even Bryce Underwood couldn’t resist the drama, jumping on the bandwagon with a carousel post captioned, “TikTok gone in 2 days soon as I started liking ts 😭.” The FOMO was real, folks.

But wait—plot twist! TikTok wasn’t going anywhere after all. In a move straight out of The Dark Knight playbook, President-elect Donald Trump swooped in at the eleventh hour, promising to delay the ban for 90 days once he took office on Monday. It’s giving major ‘just when you thought it was over’ vibes, like the Avengers: Endgame portal scene—TikTok’s back, baby!

And with that, Bryce and his 66K loyal TikTok fans in the U.S. are breathing a collective sigh of relief. The app’s sudden resurrection means the content machine is alive and well, giving creators the perfect chance to keep the hype train rolling. On Sunday, Trump confirmed his plan to issue an executive order delaying the ban, turning TikTok’s future from bleak to booming.

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So on his Instagram story, the Wolverines QB shared a screenshot of his TikTok farewell post with the enthusiastic caption, “BACK TURNTTTT.” With 66K fans back on his side, the excitement is palpable. It’s like he’s been given a second chance to keep the momentum going, and you can be sure that he’s ready to deliver.

Moreover, Underwood wasn’t the only one panicking about TikTok. Even Coach Prime’s ex-wife, Pilar Sanders, was on the verge of losing 80K followers if the ban had gone through. Pilar’s daughter, Shelomi Sanders, was also not happy with the situation, so she took to Instagram to share a nostalgic throwback dance video with Pilar, reminiscing about the good old days.

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With TikTok back in action, Underwood has plenty to celebrate off the field. But let’s not forget that there’s still pressure building on the field as Underwood prepares for his next big move.

Pressure mounts on Moore as the spotlight is intense on Bryce Underwood

When it comes to the quarterback arms race, there is no time for rest, and the arrival of Bryce Underwood at Michigan has already caused quite a stir. As the nation’s top-ranked QB, he’s not just another highly touted recruit—he’s expected to be a game-changer from day one. Needless to say, the excitement in Michigan is off the charts, and Underwood is already making waves even before he’s thrown a single pass for the Wolverines.

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However, despite the buzz surrounding Underwood, Michigan continues to face challenges in securing more impact playmakers. While they were successful in adding wide receiver Donaven McCulley through the transfer portal, they were unable to replicate that success with other targets. Despite pursuing names like Skyler Bell, David Pantelis, and Troy Stellato, Michigan ultimately fell short in sealing the deal.

Enter Kaedin Robinson, a wide receiver from Appalachian State who appeared to be the perfect fit to complement Underwood. However, in a surprising turn of events, Robinson chose to take his talents to UCLA instead of joining Michigan’s maize and blue. Despite having Robinson on their radar, Michigan was unable to even bring him in for a visit. This decision stings even more for the Wolverines considering Robinson’s solid performance last season, with 840 yards and two touchdowns. As a result, the pressure is mounting on Sherrone Moore and the Michigan coaching staff.

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While Underwood’s exceptional talent offers hope, it is crucial for Michigan to surround him with top-tier playmakers in order to compete with other programs that are dominating the transfer portal. The clock is ticking, and Michigan must make swift moves before they find themselves falling behind.

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