The Michigan Wolverines are aiming to reestablish themselves as a tough program to beat in the upcoming college football season, and having the best talent on the field will be key to that goal. Head coach Sherrone Moore has yet to decide who will be the team’s starting quarterback, and he plans to take a bit more time before making the official announcement.
As the team moves through the most intense phase of its preseason preparation ahead of Week 1, Moore still has a few key factors to evaluate before being fully confident in naming his starting signal-caller for the season opener.
During a recent conversation with the media, the experienced head coach confirmed that he plans to reveal the identity of the Wolverines’ QB1 shortly before the start of the season.
“Quarterbacks have been great. Much-improved, playing at a really good level,” the head coach said. “You know, we’ll see where it goes and how far we’ll go to that. As far as naming a quarterback? I know you guys want to know who the quarterback is. I’ll tell you on game week, before any questions come about that.”
Bryce Underwood #19 of the Michigan Wolverines warms up ahead of the Maize vs. Blue spring football game at Michigan Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Top contenders for the QB1 spot
In the battle for the Michigan Wolverines’ QB1 spot, head coach Sherrone Moore faces a pivotal decision with a talented but unproven quarterback room. The competition features a compelling cast of contenders, including true freshman sensation Bryce Underwood, who arrives with immense hype as a five-star recruit and is widely considered the frontrunner.
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However, he is challenged by the veteran experience of Mikey Keene, a transfer who brings a wealth of college snaps and production, as well as the promise of young talents like Jadyn Davis and Jake Garcia.
While all four are vying for the starting job, the prevailing sentiment is that Underwood has the inside track, with his elite physical tools and potential making him the most likely choice to lead the defending national champions into a new era.
A tough start to the season
With the goal of starting strong in the Big Ten Conference, the Wolverines will need to overcome these first five tough challenges in order to establish themselves as serious title contenders.
- vs New Mexico, August 30
- @ Oklahoma, September 6
- vs Central Michigan, September 13
- @ Nebraska, September 20
- vs Wisconsin, October 4
