ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football may have named its starting quarterback on Sunday , but in reality the battle was wrapped up weeks ago.

Bryce Underwood, the five-star freshman and No. 1-ranked recruit in the county, had the Wolverines’ coaching staff buzzing at the mid-way point of training camp.

In fact, head coach Sherrone Moore told reporters on Monday, it was during the team’s first scrimmage inside Michigan Stadium that may have crystalized the decision.

“He made a couple throws and I looked to Chip (Lindsey) and he nodded to me and coach (Biff) Poggi, who was behind me,” Moore said. “I think this is the guy.”

Moore revealed the decision ahead of Michigan’s season opener against New Mexico on Saturday (7:30 p.m., NBC), ending a nine-month question as to whether Underwood wo

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