Bryce Underwood’s future at Michigan is suddenly one of the biggest questions heading into the offseason, and the possibility of a portal move has already started to shape the conversation around the star quarterback.
Michigan has benched Underwood against Penn State and plans to start Tommy Carr versus Indiana, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. That does not automatically send Underwood into the transfer portal, but it does open the door to a fresh start somewhere else if the relationship does not recover.
The timing matters because college football’s transfer market is about to heat up. Underwood arrived in Ann Arbor with massive expectations after Michigan won a fierce recruiting fight and landed him on a historic NIL deal that reportedly tops $10 million. If he does decide to move on, he would instantly become one of the most watched names on the market, even with his uneven play at the college level.
One school to watch would be LSU, where Underwood once committed before Michigan flipped him. Lane Kiffin is now in Baton Rouge, which adds another layer to the possibility of LSU revisiting the quarterback. Underwood also spoke fondly about the Tigers in a May 2025 interview with “Kickin’ It With Dee,” via LSU Tigers on SI.
“It’s nothing but love at LSU,” Underwood noted in a May 2025, interview with "Kickin' It With Dee," via LSU Tigers on SI. "They gave a bunch of support.
"The atmosphere is insane. It was a crazy experience that I loved being around."
Miami is another program that could enter the mix if Underwood becomes available. The Hurricanes have made a habit of chasing and landing high-end transfer quarterbacks, with Cam Ward and Darian Mensah both fitting that mold. Whether Underwood still profiles as the kind of target Miami would chase is the question.
Texas Tech also makes sense on paper. The Red Raiders had been looking at Brendan Sorsby before a gambling scandal derailed that plan, and they are expected to be in the market for another quarterback this offseason. For Underwood, Lubbock would offer a Power Four landing spot without the relentless pressure that comes with Michigan.
Georgia is another school that could be part of the conversation. The Bulldogs do not have a clear answer behind Gunner Stockton, and Kirby Smart had been hoping Jared Curtis would be the future before Vanderbilt flipped him late in the recruiting process. Underwood would fit the way Georgia wants to play, especially with its run-heavy offense, though the Bulldogs have not shown a willingness to get into a bidding war for a transfer quarterback.
If the biggest programs pass, Kentucky could emerge as a surprising option. Will Stein’s presence gives the Wildcats a real connection to Underwood, since Oregon recruited him heavily when Stein was there. Kentucky would probably need help from other schools to truly get into the race, but the fit is there if Underwood is looking for a reset.
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