Desperation occasionally resulted in battle defeat. This is best illustrated by the current state of affairs in Michigan concerning its 2025 dynasty. The Michigan team is ready to extend an offer to the five-star quarterback, Bryce Underwood, who committed to LSU. At first, everyone thought Underwood would sign the NIL contract during his college years, earning him about $5 million. According to reports, Michigan is now prepared to make him a four-year offer of $10.5 million. But the standout athlete’s statement about Michigan’s desperation was the final nail in the program’s coffin.

Bryce Underwood posted an Instagram story on November 15 with the title, “#1QB likely to decline Michigan’s $10.5M Offer.” It appears to be a regrettably lost chance for Michigan. Despite having a strong team, coaches, and good offers, why did the program lose the chance? Is money the main factor or something else? As per source data, the Underwood family completely lost interest in the story once it became apparent that it was about money. 

NIL has turned college football upside down, but it looks like the Underwoods aren’t swayed by Michigan’s big NIL deal. The Wolverines may have been attempting to emphasize the stay-at-home component because Bryce is also from Michigan. But they seem to think that money will speak in this case and are allegedly preparing to do so. And, see the result now. They lost a big opportunity only because of desperation.

According to 247Sports’ composite rankings, Underwood is the top prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, making him a very desirable target. It goes without saying that he is the best quarterback and player in the state of Michigan. He presently attends Belleville, Michigan’s Belleville High School.

The question now is whether Michigan will struggle at quarterback in 2025 if they miss the chance to get Bryce or if they find a way out. Let’s evaluate in detail.

Michigan quarterback problems require an urgent fix

Since the beginning of the season, there has been much talk about Michigan’s quarterbacking problems. After tossing 6 interceptions in the first 3 games, the team’s initial decision to start Davis Warren at quarterback ended badly. The head coach of the Wolverines then switched to Alex Orji, a true freshman, but that didn’t last long either, as Orji threw four consecutive incompletions against the Huskies. You are mistaken in the same game if you believe that Sherrone Moore stopped switching quarterbacks after Alex. Jack Tuttle took his place, but due to health concerns, he had even given up football. And when the squad faced their darkest nightmare of the season, all of their preparation ultimately went completely to waste.

Sherrone Moore is currently on a 5-5 losing streak this year, which is quite different from the team’s 15-0 run under coach Harbaugh last season. At this point, you can see why Michigan is making every effort to recruit Bryce Underwood. There is a possibility that the Wolverines might reclaim their place among the best teams in the Big 10 if they meet their expectations. However, all of the hopes are now in jeopardy. As of right now, it suggests that if the Wolverines are unable to sign any top prospects, their quarterbacking problems will continue.