Sherrone Moore Explains Recruiting Strategy Behind Landing Bryce Underwood
When rumors surfaced about Michigan’s pursuit of LSU-committed Bryce Underwood, social media doubted the Wolverines could ever flip 2025’s top quarterback prospect. However, head coach Sherrone Moore and recruiting coordinator Sean Magee proved the skeptics wrong. Now Underwood is donning maize and blue, already participating in team practices as an early enrollee.
Moore’s recruiting philosophy was crystal clear when discussing the high-profile flip:
“I think for me, the biggest thing is I just wanted to get the best players possible. And when you got a kid that’s right down the road, I’m gonna make a big, huge emphasis to keep the best players in Michigan in Michigan.”
Michigan’s new QB commit, Bryce Underwood
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Moore emphasized that this wasn’t a one-time effort but rather a blueprint for future recruiting:
“So I wanna do that every year, keep those players in Michigan and not let them go to these different schools, and that was a huge emphasis for me.”
Despite Underwood’s hefty NIL expectations, early returns suggest that he’s already embracing Michigan’s culture. Moore’s assessment of the five-star quarterback‘s first few weeks have painted an encouraging picture:
“First of all, he’s an unbelievable kid… The players absolutely adore him. They love him, and all he wants to do is get better and be a great teammate. But he is extremely talented. He has great arm strength. He can make all the throws. He can run. He’s gonna be an unbelievable player.”
Moore’s success in landing Underwood is a positive sign that Michigan is making a significant shift in their recruiting strategy. Not only did the Wolverines manage to flip one of the nation’s top prospects from an SEC powerhouse, but they’ve also established a clear philosophy about protecting their home turf. With Underwood already showing promise in practice and winning over his new teammates, Moore’s emphasis on keeping Michigan’s best talent home appears to be paying immediate dividends.
