Soon after flipping his commitment to Michigan, it was already confirmed that Bryce Underwood will start under center at Ann Arbor. But considering his scrimmage numbers—12 for 26 for 187 yards, with a touchdown and an interception—the doubts are growing whether Underwood is ready to start yet. Still, the 17-year-old potential starter is proving to be the face of the program by donning the recruiter’s hat for HC Moore.

Michigan snagging Bryce Underwood right from LSU’s nose was perhaps the best move Coach Moore has made in his short stint at Ann Arbor. Right after landing, the nation’s No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class, the Wolves went on to lock a few more top talents, including Elijah Dotson, Ty Haywood, and Nathaniel Marshall. Mind you, these were top targets by Michigan’s direct rivals, but knowing Underwood secured in Ann Arbor, they preferred Michigan above any program.

Now, Underwood isn’t just leading Michigan’s future—he’s recruiting it too? On June 12, Hayes Fawcett revealed that Michigan’s No. 1 recruit is actively recruiting five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo to join him in Ann Arbor. An Instagram post showed Ojo’s cryptic message to Underwood, “@19bryce._ Is this da move?” And Underwood commented on Ojo’s post with a clear directive: “yk what to do.” Well, Felix is yet to decide his future, but considering how involved Underwood is in the process, it won’t be a surprise if the five-star offensive tackle commits to the Wolves. And Ojo is not the only one the Michigan’s signal caller is inviting to Ann Arbor.

Just two days after Underwood’s message to Ojo, on June 14, RollahDice_sports posted a clip of Alabama target Tre Britton III dominating a one-on-one session at an Alabama camp. Underwood, seizing the moment, shared the post on Instagram with a simple, bold message: “CMON KID.” Although the Wolves’ QB did not directly invite the Belleville High School WR, who already considers Michigan a great school, to join him at Ann Arbor, Underwood’s intention was clear.

Now, Alabama is still in the mix—but make no mistake, Michigan’s push feels very real. The Wolverines are turning up the heat because of their Belleville connection. The sophomore wideout Charles ‘Tre’ Britton III made the trip to Ann Arbor to watch Michigan practice, but he wasn’t just there to see his former QB. Sure, Bryce, his two-year signal-caller at Belleville, is now battling for the Wolverines’ starting job. But Britton had his eyes elsewhere—locked in on the receivers who’ll be catching Underwood’s passes this fall. So, for Tre, it wasn’t just a reunion—it was a scouting mission.

“The receiver drills were very similar to what I do now at Belleville, so I loved what I saw,” said Tre Britton with confidence. Now, with 13 scholarship offers already on the table, the rising star isn’t shy about where he stands—Michigan is his top school. And what caught his eye? The crisp routes. The sharp footwork. And the business-like approach. Britton is a technician at heart, a student of the craft, and in Ann Arbor, he saw a system that mirrors his mindset.

At 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, Tre Britton may not tower over defenders, but he’s in full command. His quickness and precision create instant separation, so much so that some recruiters have questioned just how fast he really is. “He is such a technician inside of his frame that it looks easy,” said Javid James, Britton’s receivers coach at Belleville. As a former CFL player, James has worked with Britton for 4 offseasons. “The beginning of our relationship was heavily fundamentally based. Tre was raw, long, and he’s going to keep getting more refined as we continue.”

James praises his mental game too: “His football IQ is just as elite. He is as detailed, intense, and passionate as he is physical.” Right now, Britton’s mindset around family, football, and academics is what truly sets him apart. As James puts it best, saying, “He’s fervently seeking to be a very, very good player.” The Bryce Underwood effect is building momentum for Michigan recruiting, and the freshman QB is already making waves on the field too.

Bryce Underwood’s newest breakthrough

Bryce Underwood just hit another major milestone—landing on Sporting News’ Top 25 QB list before playing a single college game. Bill Bender slotted the Michigan freshman at No. 25 overall, a rare nod for someone yet to take a regular-season snap.

“We rarely put freshman QBs on this list, but exceptions can be made. Underwood—the top quarterback recruit in the 2025 recruiting class—is the projected favorite to win the starting job at Michigan. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound freshman from Belleville (Mich.) High School finished 12 of 26 for 187 yards in the Michigan spring game, which suggests there will be a learning curve as a freshman. The Wolverines will live with that, especially knowing Michigan QBs combined for 12 TDs and 13 interceptions last season. Look for Underwood to emerge by the second half of the season,” Bender wrote.

Bryce Underwood’s spring game wasn’t flawless, but his raw talent jumped off the screen. Michigan fans finally got a glimpse of why the Wolverines went all-in with a major NIL push to bring the nation’s top QB to Ann Arbor. After a sluggish 2024 season where Michigan’s passing attack ranked near the bottom nationally, there’s nowhere to go but up. Sure, freshman bumps are expected. But Underwood’s arm, vision, and poise offer something Michigan hasn’t had in years—a true game-changer under center.