Michigan makes a big move in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings after flipping Bryce Underwood

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Michigan pulled off the biggest recruiting win of the 2025 cycle Thursday night when Belleville (Mich.) Five-Star Plus+ quarterback Bryce Underwoodthe nation’s no. 1 prospect, flipped to the Wolverines from LSU.

The amazing victory for Sherrone Moore and Co. gave UM a huge boost in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, bringing it up to no. 8 in the nation, jumped Texas A&M, Miami and Tennessee.

On Wednesday, Michigan turned Underwood’s high school teammate, the four-star cornerback Elijah Dotson. Now the Big Ten program has the nation’s top-ranked passer in the fold and is looking to sign a top-five recruiting class.

Michigan makes statement by flipping Underwood, adds to elite recruiting class

Earlier this month, Chester (Va.) Thomas Dale four-star CB Shamari Earlsa top-40 recruit in the On300, returned from Georgia. Back in the summer, Michigan picked up commitments from the Montgomery Village (Md.) Gonzaga four-star safety Kainoa Winston and Kilgore (Texas) four-star CB Jayden Sanders. Winston is On3’s no. 5 safety, while Sanders is a top-200 recruit.

In late October, Michigan landed its biggest commitment via Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley Northwest five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola. The overall no. 15, Babalola picked the Wolverines over Stanford, Auburn and others.

“The reason Michigan won overall is because I believe in coach Moore’s vision. Obviously, it’s tough sledding right now, but overall I love that program,” Babalola told On3. “Love the coaches, the players, the recruiting class. It just came down to me believing in Coach Moore and believing in Michigan. I can’t wait to become part of the family.”

The class also has some elite offensive weapons. Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh four-star tight end Andrew Olesh is the country’s no. 3 TE and no. 55 the recruit. Fulshear (Texas) Katy Jordan four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh and New Orleans Archbishop Shaw four-star WR Jacob Washington are both top-100 recruits in either the On3 Industry Ranking or On300.

Other blue-chip commits in the class include: Palatine (Ill.) four-star defensive lineman Jaylen WilliamsFranklin (Mich.) Wylie E. Groves four-star offensive lineman Avery GachAlpharetta (Ga.) four-star EDGE Julius Holly and Marrero (La.) Archbishop Shaw four-star running back Jasper Parker.