Michigan football coach delaying quarterback-one declaration until game week ensues
The starting quarterback position for the Michigan Wolverines remains up for grabs as the team prepares for the 2025 season. Head coach Sherrone Moore has kept the competition open, with four players vying for the role[1][2][4].
Freshman Bryce Underwood, a highly-touted five-star recruit and top player in the 2025 class, has been taking most first-team reps in practice and is widely seen by insiders as the likely starter[1][3]. The 17-year-old has been opening eyes in fall camp with his impressive play[1].
Veteran transfer Mikey Keene, who has starting experience and familiarity with offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, is also in the mix[1][2]. However, Keene has been dealing with an undisclosed health issue and missed spring practice, as well as being limited in Saturday's closed scrimmage[2][4]. Despite this, coach Moore expressed optimism about Keene's progress and said he is managing his condition well[2][4].
Redshirt freshman Jadyn Davis and transfer Jake Garcia, who also have starting experience at Miami and East Carolina, are pushing for the job[1][2]. Garcia has been a well-traveled transfer and is not eliminated from consideration[1].
Moore emphasizes that the starting quarterback should be the captain of the offense and the leader of the team[1]. The quarterback position stood out as a weakness in the previous season, so Moore is looking for a player who can raise the level of the team[1].
The early schedule for Michigan includes a trip to Oklahoma on Sept. 6 and a trip to Nebraska two weeks later[1]. The first game of the season for the Wolverines is scheduled for Aug. 30 in Ann Arbor against New Mexico[1]. New Mexico is anticipating seeing Underwood, the top-ranked player in the incoming freshman class, in the game[1].
Coach Moore plans to reveal the starting quarterback the week of the first game[1][2]. Despite the competition, Underwood is the marquee name in Michigan's camp at the quarterback position[1]. Moore remains optimistic about Keene's progress, but his health issue remains a concern[2][4].
References:
[1] Michigan football: Quarterback battle heats up as season approaches
[2] Michigan football: Quarterback competition wide open as fall camp begins
[3] Bryce Underwood: Michigan's top-ranked quarterback recruit
[4] Michigan football: Veteran transfer Mikey Keene dealing with health issue
- The Michigan Wolverines' head coach, Sherrone Moore, is keeping the starting quarterback position competitive, with four players vying for the role.
- Freshman Bryce Underwood, a highly-touted recruit and top player in the 2025 class, has been taking most first-team reps in practice and is widely seen as the likely starter.
- Veteran transfer Mikey Keene, who has starting experience and familiarity with offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, is also in the mix, despite dealing with an undisclosed health issue.
- Redshirt freshman Jadyn Davis and transfer Jake Garcia are also pushing for the job, with Garcia having starting experience at Miami and East Carolina.
- Moore emphasizes that the starting quarterback should be the captain of the offense and the leader of the team, as the position stood out as a weakness in the previous season, and he is looking for a player who can raise the level of the team.
