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ANAHEIM, Calif. – When Michigan flipped five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood from LSU with a massive NIL deal in the final days before National Signing Day, it was one of the biggest coups in recent recruiting history.
The Belleville, Mich., star quarterback made a commitment to LSU in January and stuck with the Tigers throughout his recruitment, really never taking any other visits or showing much of an interest in other programs, even Michigan, which is right down the road.
But as Michigan’s season spiraled because of atrocious quarterback play, everyone associated with the program (and some well-heeled donors) became fed up and knew only a tremendous NIL deal would get one of the best quarterbacks onboard.
That’s when Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison reportedly ponied up upwards of $12 million to sway Underwood, who had shown only a tepid interest in the Wolverines until then.
Money talks and Underwood flipped to the Wolverines, securing a potential superstar quarterback in Ann Arbor for the next few years.
And top recruits are paying attention.
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Many stars who are seriously considering Michigan did not hide the fact that their interest in the hometown school has only grown since Underwood flipped.
Playing with the five-star quarterback is a massive recruiting draw to many.
“That’s great,” said four-star receiver CJ Sadler from Detroit Cass Tech. ”Somebody who can get me the ball. I want to play both sides of the ball in college but just from an offensive standpoint that’s big for me because I…
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Publish date : 2025-01-28 13:15:00
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