Thu Nov 21 23:20:00 UTC 2024: **Top Recruit Switches College Football Allegiance: Michigan Lands No. 1 QB**

**ANN ARBOR, MI –** In a stunning reversal, five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, the nation’s top-ranked recruit in the class of 2025, has decommitted from LSU and will instead play for the University of Michigan. The announcement, reported by On3, marks a significant recruiting coup for the Wolverines, who successfully outmaneuvered LSU in a highly publicized recruiting battle.

Underwood, a 6-foot-4, 214-pound quarterback from Belleville High School in Michigan, had been committed to LSU since January. However, Michigan’s coaching staff, led by Sherrone Moore, intensified its efforts in recent months, culminating in this dramatic shift. The Wolverines also recently secured the commitment of Underwood’s high school teammate, four-star cornerback Elijah Dotson.

Sources indicate that Underwood’s decision is heavily influenced by a substantial Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal reportedly worth over $5 million over three to four years. This lucrative offer, along with the opportunity to play closer to home, proved decisive in his choice.

Underwood possesses exceptional talent, described by On3 as having “premier arm talent,” “advanced skill as a passer,” and “the best pocket presence in the cycle.” His commitment solidifies Michigan’s dominant position in the 2025 recruiting class. The Wolverines now boast the nation’s top quarterback prospect and significant momentum heading into the December signing period.

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