Bryce Underwood’s got the hype, the talent, and the confidence. The No. 1 overall player in the 2025 cycle low-key threw shade at Ryan Day’s Ohio State, all while hanging out at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Yeah, this isn’t your average commitment saga. First off, he’s the top QB—throwing for 11,488 yards and 152 TDs in his four-year high school career. He’s ESPN’s top freshman to watch this season. This kid was once all-in on LSU for over 300 days. Then he flipped to Michigan just 13 days before signing day. And now, he’s soaking in the maize and blue spotlight while throwing shade at their archrival. 

Here’s where it gets interesting. In his new YouTube episode on May 18, Bryce Underwood shut down the perception around Ohio State that he can’t beat them. While hanging out with his boys at the 364-acre amusement park Cedar Point, one of them stated—“we can’t take over the whole Ohio.” But this Michigan star is confident. “I can,” he immediately fired back. “I can run this mf.” That’s not just confidence. That’s a straight-up jab at Columbus and Ryan Day’s Buckeyes. And it hits hard.

Michigan’s won four straight in The Game. Can the Wolverines repeat another successful run? Sherrone Moore‘s No. 1 overall prized possession thinks so. Ryan Day, for all his talent and even that shiny natty, still can’t shake the ‘can’t beat Michigan’ label. Meanwhile, Bryce Underwood’s over here casually claiming Ohio turf like it’s part of the Big House backyard. And the hype is real. He made it to the World Wide Leader in Sports’ list of the top ten freshmen to watch out for. 

Eli Lederman believes that Bryce Underwood would claim the starter role as a true freshman—“Depending on how Fresno State transfer passer Mikey Keene settles in, the gifted, 6-4, 208-pound quarterback could challenge to become the program’s present as soon as this fall.” If the kid flashes in camp or gets the nod midseason, circle November 29. Because on that day, Michigan will meet their nemesis in the grand finale of their 2025 regular season. And if you’re a Wolverines fan, there’s not much to worry about the commitment of Underwood. 

Bryce Underwood settles decommitment rumors 

When Bryce Underwood flipped from LSU, it became nuclear. But rumors started swirling that he could be back at LSU with Brian Kelly. It began with an X post by Message Board Geniuses—“Rumors are circulating that Bryce Underwood is talking to LSU again. One rumor has him and his mother scheduled to visit LSU. Another is the University of Michigan is not making good on NIL, and Bryce is looking elsewhere.”

But Bryce Underwood hit the kill switch, laughing at how misleading social media can be. He didn’t want the media drama and couldn’t get more direct in his post—“lol, yall say anything on social media.” So, yeah. This QB isn’t going anywhere. He’s here to stay in Ann Arbor. He’s there to bring home a Natty. And he’s there to maintain that win streak in The Game.

Despite the $12M lure, he also made it clear in an interview with Kickin It With Dee that education and proximity to his hometown also played a big role in his decision, saying, “it was mainly my family and the best situation for me.”

Bryce Underwood’s not here in Ann Arbor for drama. He’s here to build a legacy. NIL? Checked. Family? Nearby. Education? Top-tier. He’s set, and Michigan fans should be fired up. And you never know, he could be the one snatching that crown away from Ryan Day again.