Michigan has had an open quarterback competitors throughout spring observe between Bryce Underwood, Mikey Keene, and Jadyn Davis.
All three have gotten beginning reps however based on On3’s Pete Nakos, Underwood has emerged as the favourite for the gig. He’s “trending” in direction of being the beginning quarterback this fall.
There may be nonetheless a protracted strategy to go on this competitors however it might be fairly an accomplishment if Underwood bought the gig. He is a real freshman and was the highest total recruit within the 2025 recruiting class, per 247Sports composite rankings.
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There may be lots of hype for Underwood since he was so good in highschool. He was initially dedicated to LSU earlier than flipping his dedication to Michigan.
Keene continues to be being thought-about for the job after transferring from Fresno State. Keene spent the final two seasons with Fresno State after beginning his collegiate profession with UCF. He was with UCF for 2 seasons (2021-22) earlier than transferring to Fresno State.
Keene accomplished 70.5% of his passes for two,892 yards by means of the air, 18 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 2024. That season got here after he completed the 2023 season with 2,976 yards by means of the air, 24 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
If he does not win the gig, he’d be a stable backup to Underwood and would assist mentor him all through the season.
Michigan is coming off a 2024 season during which it completed 8-5. Michigan beat its greatest rival, Ohio State, for a fourth consecutive season in its final recreation of the common season earlier than beating Alabama within the ReliaQuest Bowl.
The Wolverines gained the nationwide title in the course of the 2023 season and try to get again to being one of many high contenders for the 2025 season.
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