One such target is 2026 four-star Forney (Texas) running back Javian Osborne, who named Michigan as the current leader of his recruitment even before Underwood committed to the maize and blue. However, having the five-star quarterback in the fold has only positively impacted the Wolverines' chances of landing Osborne.

Once a safety at LSU, you know that ESPN analyst Ryan Clark didn’t want to see Bryce Underwood back off his commitment to the Tigers in favor of the Michigan Wolverines. But even now that Underwood has left his alma mater, Clark is singing the praises of the five-star quarterback and No. 1 player in the country.