The uncertainty in Ann Arbor is weighing heavily on star quarterback Bryce Underwood. Michigan is scrambling to find a strong replacement for Sherrone Moore, knowing that the decision could determine whether the 19-year-old remains with the program. Still, Underwood’s recent Instagram post may have given Michigan fans a much-needed sense of relief.
On Christmas, the 19-year-old shared an Instagram story of himself taking a snap in his Michigan jersey, keeping the caption simple and subtle: “Merry Christmas.”
It’s safe to say that if Bryce Underwood wanted to enter the transfer portal, he’d probably have done it by now. With the portal opening next week, the 19-year-old has shown no real signs of jumping ship. And his recent Instagram post has helped calm things down a bit. The concern started the moment Michigan fired Sherrone Moore.
After what Michigan did to land Bryce Underwood, it would have been a shame if the quarterback realized his full potential at some other program. Tom Brady even joined Zoom and FaceTime calls to mentor Underwood and act as a sounding board. Then there was the NIL deal. Michigan’s collective reportedly put together a massive package worth between $10 million and $12 million over four years, a major reason Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU…