As Michigan begins a sudden coaching search, there's an obvious reality for whomever emerges as the program's next head man: Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is the top retention priority while coming off a dynamic freshman campaign. He started every game, led Michigan to a 9-3 record and finished the year ranked 28th in ESPN's QBR metric. Not bad for someone who turned 18 only 11 days before his collegiate debut on Aug. 30.

Now, Michigan needs to figure out a way to keep him amidst one of the more unexpected coaching changes in recent memory with Sherrone Moore being fired for cause due to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a Michigan employee.

There are no guarantees about Underwood's future in Ann Arbor. Teams are already circling. But there is at least some protec

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