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Michigan football steals lead from Michigan State for No. 1 quarterback in the nation

The Wolverines are now in the lead for the No. 1 quarterback and No. 1 player in MI.

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1 year ago

March 13, 2023

ANN ARBOR, MI — On Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines hosted many of the best recruits in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 recruiting classes. After Jim Harbaugh’s massive recruiting weekend, it seems as if Michigan football has taken the lead for No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood from Belleville, MI.

Michigan takes lead for No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood

Heading into Michigan’s massive Saturday, the Michigan State Spartans led for No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood with a 33% chance to land him per On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine. Despite Michigan State’s lead, the Wolverines were close behind with a 22.3% chance to land Underwood. Now, after Michigan football clearly made a good impression, the Wolverines are the new favorite to land the nation’s op 2025 quarterback.

Bryce Underwood — the No. 6 player in the nation, No. 1 quarterback, and No. 1 player in the state of Michigan (247) — is one of the most sought-after prospects in the entire country, and sits right in Jim Harbaugh’s back yard. Needless to say, the Wolverines need to grab Underwood’s commitment for a number of reasons, including maintaining dominance in their own state.

Michigan erases Michigan State’s lead

On Sunday, after No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood visited with Michigan football, the Recruiting Prediction machine shows UM as the frontrunner in his recruitment. Michigan football went from around a 22% chance to land Underwood to 31.2% overnight, and are now listed as Underwood’s No. 1 team — Michigan overtook Mel Tucker’s Michigan State Spartans for the top spot.

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CJ has covered college athletics in paid roles for around five years, including numerous sports and beats. His most recent work revolves largely around Penn State and Michigan football and basketball as a member of the credentialed media at both schools. Right now, CJ writes for Blue by Ninety, where he also serves as the site's credentialed football reporter. He also does some credentialed basketball coverage. Previously, CJ has made stops with sites like GBMWolverine, Saturday Blitz, Steeler Nation, and more.