Five-star+ Michigan QB commit on visit for Northwestern game, tailgates with Connor Stalions
Michigan Wolverines football flipped the college football world upside down Thursday night, with Belleville (Mich.) High five-star+ quarterback Bryce Underwood pledging to the Wolverinres. He was previously committed to LSU.
Underwood visited Michigan earlier in the week before flipping to the Wolverines, and he’s back on campus Saturday for the senior day game against Northwestern.
Prior to entering The Big House, Underwood stopped by a tailgate run by ‘Hailgate,’ a fan-organized group of Michigan supporters who showed up to multiple Belleville games during the playoffs in hopes of luring Underwood to Ann Arbor.
Underwood was photographed with former Michigan analyst Connor Stalions, who was an assistant coach during Belleville’s playoff run. Stalions resigned from Michigan last season amidst an NCAA investigation into off-campus scouting.
Underwood’s teammate at Belleville — four-star safety Elijah Dotson — is also on campus and attended the tailgate.
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Underwood took the field about 90 minutes before kickoff, with quite a few family members and friends surrounding him.
Underwood is the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking. At 6-foot-4, 214 pounds, he’ll be the Wolverines’ first No. 1 overall recruit since defensive lineman Rashan Gary in 2016.
Underwood has signed with Michigan’s collective, Champions Circle, ahead of the Dec. 4 signing day. Here’s a statement released by the university’s official collective on the heels of his commitment:
“Welcome Bryce Underwood to Champions Circle!” an e-mail shared with The Wolverine read with the subject head, “Those who Stay (Home) ...” We want to thank our founding members and others associated with Champions Circle who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make it possible to continue our legacy of building championship teams at Michigan.
“Founding member and Chairman Nate Forbes said, “We are very excited to keep Bryce home in Michigan as he continues to build his legacy. I want to personally thank Jolin and Larry Ellison who were instrumental in making this happen by providing Champions Circle with invaluable guidance and financial resources.”
“We welcome all of the other parties who have publicly expressed interest in assistant Michigan’s NIL effort to join the 11,000 other individuals who have contributed to Champions Circle. For any fans wishing to support our effort to keep Michigan the Leaders and Best, please contribute through our “Those who Stay (Home) fundraising companion.”
“Champions Circle is a comment of Michigan alumni and fans who work together to support the University of Michigan student-athletes.
“Go Blue!“
