College football fans around the country are looking forward to a new season, but perhaps none are as hyped as University of Michigan fans.

The Wolverines managed to secure Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 recruit in the United States in the class of 2025, and the young star made his debut as starting quarterback for the team in a 34-17 win over the New Mexico Lobos at home in Michigan Stadium on August 30, 2025.

Since then, Underwood has only continued to gain more attention. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy praised the young athlete during the September 6, 2025, episode of Big Noon Kickoff.

“I’ve sat with Urban [Meyer], I’ve sat with all the quarterbacks, they’re drooling about this guy, Bryce Underwood,” said Portnoy, 48, who also graduated from Michigan. “They can’t believe what they’

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