Breaking News: 5-Star QB Stuns College Football World with Shocked by Rejecting $489.7 Million, Decommits from Texas Longhorns, and Flips commitment to Michigan Over Powerhouses Tennessee vols and South Carolina gamecocks………..
Breaking News: 5-Star QB Stuns College Football World with Shocked by Rejecting $489.7 Million, Decommits from Texas Longhorns, and Flips commitment to Michigan Over Powerhouses Tennessee vols and South Carolina gamecocks………..
In one of the most shocking developments of the 2025 college football recruiting cycle, Bryce Underwood, the nation’s top-rated quarterback and No. 1 overall recruit, has flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan — stunning the college football world. What makes the decision even more dramatic is that Underwood reportedly turned down massive NIL opportunities totaling nearly $490 million, believed to be spread across offers from powerhouse programs including Texas, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Underwood, a 6’4″, 215-pound signal-caller out of Belleville High School in Michigan, was long considered the crown jewel of the 2025 recruiting class. Known for his elite arm strength, football IQ, and dual-threat capabilities, he has drawn comparisons to NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Caleb Williams. Underwood had initially committed to LSU in January 2024, but growing speculation and in-state pressure led to mounting rumors of a flip to Michigan — rumors that turned out to be true.
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore secured what is likely the biggest recruit of his young head coaching career. Underwood’s commitment marks the first time since Rashan Gary in 2016 that the Wolverines have landed the nation’s No. 1 player. It is also the first time since J.J. McCarthy — who helped Michigan win the 2023 national championship — that the program has landed a five-star quarterback.
This is home,” Underwood said in a short video posted to social media. “There’s something special being built at Michigan, and I want to be the one to lead it.
The announcement comes amid reports that Underwood rejected NIL packages from Texas and Tennessee that would have made him one of the highest-paid college athletes of all time. One source close to the situation cited an eye-popping $489.7 million total in combined offers, highlighting how intense the recruiting race had become.
Underwood’s flip to Michigan signals a seismic shift not only in the Big Ten but in the national college football landscape. For Michigan, this cements the Wolverines as a major player in the post-Jim Harbaugh era, giving Coach Moore an elite quarterback to build around. With Underwood now officially enrolled and already participating in team activities, he is expected to compete immediately for the starting job in 2025.
As for the programs left behind — especially Texas, Tennessee, and South Carolina — this is a devastating blow. Each school was aggressively pursuing Underwood, hoping to use him as a centerpiece of their future. South Carolina and Tennessee were rumored to have built entire offensive schemes around his potential arrival, while Texas had reportedly lined up endorsements and partnerships in the millions.
While NIL has changed the recruiting game dramatically, Underwood’s decision proves that legacy, fit, and vision still matter to elite athletes. His choice to stay home and lead Michigan shows a deep commitment to more than just money — he wants to make history.
As one college analyst put it, “Bryce Underwood didn’t just flip schools — he flipped the script on how modern recruits are supposed to think.”
