LeBron James usually stays out of the spotlight. But lately, the 40-year-old legend has been turning heads. Well, the NBA’s all-time top scorer is proving age is just a number. And he sparked debate on NBA Twitter after stepping back from his ‘face of the league’ stance. Then, he led the Lakers to a tough 106-102 win over the Clippers. But just when the dust settled, LeBron did something even wilder—something that has CFB fans in shock as it was regarding Bryce Underwood.

However, LeBron James has fans everywhere. Look, Coach Prime, Travis Hunter, and Shedeur Sanders all show him love. But they’re not the only ones. Bryce Underwood, Michigan’s top signing and football’s next big thing, couldn’t hide his excitement. Well, on Friday, the Belleville High School phenom met the King himself. So, even stars have fanboy moments.

And while James reps OSU every chance he gets, that didn’t stop him from snapping a photo with Michigan’s newest star and former OSU target. You know, Underwood, once the No. 1 QB recruit, became the Wolverines’ savior after a last-second flip, thanks to a secret NIL power move. But now, the future of Michigan is in the hands of a local star who recently had a fanboy moment with an OSU fan. And SportsCenter NEXT captured the moment, posting, “University of Michigan QB and former 5-star recruit, Bryce Underwood, linked up with LeBron James at the Lakers-Clippers game 🤩.” To be honest, a Buckeyes’ fan and a Wolverine in the same frame? Now that’s a sight.

However, Underwood is just 17, but he’s already a giant in the game. And he took to Instagram Stories to share the surreal moment—meeting OSU’s most famous fan. However, his caption was simple and loud: “LEBRONNNNNNNN.” But here’s the wild part. At 6-foot-4, Underwood stood nearly eye-to-eye with the 6-foot-9 LeBron. So, the stage was huge, but the moment was bigger.

And just like that, the Michigan-Ohio State chaos erupted again. Although Buckeye fans have their national title, but Wolverines own the bragging rights. As of now, LeBron’s link-up with Bryce Underwood has only stirred the pot. However, one thing’s certain—this might be the last time LeBron shows him any love, at least until Underwood trades maize and blue for the NFL.

The OSU vs. Michigan crowd is restless

Michigan fans are already dreaming big. Bryce Underwood could be the next GOAT in Ann Arbor. His high school career is pure dominance. And with a rare mix of talent and poise, he’s drawn comparisons to another all-time great—LeBron James. LeBron is on track to be the first to hit 50,000 points. On top of that, with Tom Brady, he’s reshaping the definition of a long sports career. So, a photo of two elite talents? Pretty normal. But in the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, nothing is just normal. That’s why the moment sparked chaos. And one fan even called out LeBron, commenting, “Are you an Ohio State fan or what @kingjames?”

However, the OSU vs. Michigan rivalry isn’t just a game—it’s a war. Look at 2023. Michigan came in undefeated, and OSU wanted revenge. The stakes? A CFP spot and ultimate bragging rights. And in a thriller, Michigan’s defense delivered, locking down a 30-24 win and leaving Buckeye fans heartbroken. Three straight wins over OSU? That’s rare air. So now, enter the LeBron-Bryce moment. A Buckeye legend snapping a photo with Michigan’s future star? That’s gasoline on the fire. And fans didn’t hold back, and one fan asked sarcastically, “So we’re hanging with Michigan players as an Ohio State fan?”

Well, on the flip script, the photo of LeBron and Bryce Underwood says it all—greatness recognizing greatness. For Michigan fans, it’s a symbol of hope and a glimpse into a future led by their next star. But not everyone sees it that way. And Buckeye fans? They don’t forget. Instead of celebrating the moment, they found a different angle. And one fan even stirred the pot, commenting, “He looks awkward next to LeBron and it leads me to believe one thing 👀.” What does that mean? Speculation is running wild. And another fan even said, “Rumored that LeBron asked for a picture with Bryce.”

But not everyone sees it the same way. While some fans focused on the rivalry, others saw a different story—one of respect and rising greatness. And following that, one positive fan hyped up the moment, commenting, “Looks like Bryce is scoring both on and off the field, catching a star like LeBron’s attention! Can’t help but wonder what other magic happens when these two legends meet. 😏✨ #GameChanger”

As of now, for Michigan and OSU fans, this wasn’t just a photo; it was a passing of the torch.