True freshman Bryce Underwood has been named Michigan 's starting quarterback, coach Sherrone Moore said Monday.

"He's earned the opportunity," Moore said. "It was not given to him."

Other Michigan quarterbacks were informed Sunday that Underwood will start, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Moore said sophomore Jadyn Davis , who appeared in one game last season, had a strong camp and will serve as the backup to Underwood as the No. 14 Wolverines open the season Saturday against New Mexico before traveling to Oklahoma on Sept. 6 to face the No. 18 Sooners.

Underwood, from nearby Belleville, Michigan, was ESPN's No. 1 overall recruit in this year's signing class, flipping his commitment from LSU last November.

He beat out Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene and Davis for

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