There's also the NIL money, and there's also the fact that the Michigan Wolverines are trying to bring 2025 No. 1 rookie Bryce Underwood to Ann Arbor next season.
Underwood, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound phenom who stars out of Belleville, Michigan, is an all-in target for the Wolverines' program.
According to On3The University of Michigan is willing to offer Underwood, who has committed to play at LSU next year, $10.5 million in NIL money over four years.
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Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood holds the ball against Saline during the second half of the district final at Belleville High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Belleville. (Imagination)
The report added that LSU continues to expect Underwood to appear on Tigers programs, and he seemed to show his love for the Tigers in an Instagram Story post Thursday morning.
The post was an image of an LSU player holding a number 2 pendant, presumably in response to the news that was starting to spread.
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Underwood, who has thrown for 69 touchdowns while aiming for 10 over the past two seasons, officially committed to the Tigers in January. But this is a verbal commitment, meaning a team like Michigan could keep him away before he has to sign a letter of intent next month.
Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood makes a pass against Saline during the first half of a district final playoff game at Belleville High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Belleville. (Imagination)
Meanwhile, LSU has not disclosed an NIL offer for Underwood, but LSU is one of the schools that can afford to land such a recruit.
Michigan hasn't had the same success as it did a year ago, winning the national championship under coach Jim Harbaugh. Sherone Moore has a 5-5 record so far in her inaugural season.
Apparently, Michigan State believed that Underwood's addition to the roster could quickly change the fortunes of the college football world, and they sent him to Brinks' truck to attend home games in the “Big House.” We are ready to support you.
Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood holds the ball against Saline during the second half of the district final at Belleville High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Belleville. (Imagination)
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We'll certainly know what Underwood decides next month when he's expected to sign.
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