That's a huge number. Obviously Bryce Underwood is one of those 16. I'll see if I can get names at some point.

The main benefit of the portal is to address needs with players who have experience, but overall it hasn't been good compared to years' past.

• Barham: He's been serviceable but definitely isn't living up to the hype
• Mangham: Non factor
• Amir Hall: He's not Josh Wallace
• Ricky Johnson: Who?
• W. Walker: Non factor
• A. Walker: Non factor
• Priebe: He should've been the standout on this line and he's just been so-so
• Charleston: Basically another fullback
• Zvada: the one shining star in this portal class

I get it, they got a late start etc etc but you can't strike out on so many kids in positions of need. A lot of this could be attributed to coaching but some of these additions were head scratchers to begin with.

On Wednesday, Bryce Underwood, the nation's No. 1 QB in the class of 2025, officially signed to play at Michigan.

Underwood explains what ultimately brought him to Ann Arbor, whether he expects to be the starter next fall, and more:

Another NSD in the books. That was fun.

Let’s do this again next year, shall we?

Thanks again, as always, for following along and being here through it all.

This kind of news makes me excited as a Bryce Underwood commitment does to the recruitniks.

It’s a season changer if true and he returns healthy.

What a week.

Five-years. Please keep this discussion level-headed.

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I was under the impression the month of December had a mix of dead and quiet periods that made it for recruits unable to visit.

While it’s somewhat truthful, the dates aren’t as strict as I thought.

December 2-8, 2024


December 23, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025


Jan. 1-5, 2025; Quiet period for two- and four-year college transfer prospective student-athletes who intend to enroll midyear.


January 13-15, 2025

Dead periods.

So, yes, Michigan can hosts recruits this month, including Ty Haywood, IF he wanted to.

I do expect Michigan to try to expand the 2025 class.

College football is changing. Some of it is okay with me, but a lot of it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

My biggest frustration is that the NCAA is the worst organization on the planet. It is focused on the wrong things at the wrong time, and I hate the Wild West feel of the last few years.

While we have benefited from both the portal and the NIL at one time or another, they are not my favorite football revelations.

That said, the last two weeks have been the best of the season. The big win over OSU and the recruiting class are huge wins for the program and somewhat of a reset from a frustrating season.

There is a whole subculture that thrives on negativity. With the stunning Bryce Underwood flip and the great class coming in, what in the world will these folks do? I'm sure they will turn their guns into something to complain about, but today is not their day.

It would appear that going forward, Michigan will be fielding teams that are much more equal in talent than we've generally seen this century.

I hope that means we'll regularly be in the national championship hunt. Of course, the Big Ten is more competitive now that the West Coast teams have joined, but that's just football.

Even with the negative elements that I find distasteful, I'm very optimistic and excited about the program's future.

Go Blue!

I am going to separate our live blog and NSD discussion so people can get all their information without having to skim through commentary.

So let's discuss the day here!

1. This felt “like the old days” in a good way. There was anticipation, a bit of anxiety and whole lot of hitting “refresh” on the computer screen. NSD used to be HUGE for me but in recent years became ho-hum as we already knew our class well in advance and little changed on that day. Not this year it became fun again!

2. Not one recruit from Ohio. When did this happen before??? Ohio kids used to be the backbone of our class. Is this a trend or a one off? Population shifts may factor here.

3. No major surprises today. That’s a good thing. These can be good or bad. I have lived through too many, “I went to bed a Wolverine and woke up a …” than I care to count. Rips your heart out.

4. Superior draft coverage on this site. Both on NSD and leading up to it. Thank you!!’

Stupid fake account got me. Thanks @YaBoyCaillou
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Either one hell of a troll job or.....

He has a signing event TODAY. AT 5PM EST. WITH ELIJAH DOTSON. HE IS SIGNING THEN.

Thank you.

thank you for your fantastic coverage of all things michigan. reason why i subscriibe to mbr and not the other site

They have a legit chance to win it all still. Looking at it as it stands now! They play different against us than other teams. It doesn’t look to hard of a path for them

Connor was kind enough to share with me some intel from behind the scenes on both Underwood and Dotson. Really, really good stuff here.

Buckeye Killer: A Michigan player(s) whose performance contribution in The Game was so significant and profound that without their exemplary individual effort, a Michigan victory was unlikely or doubtful.

I want this to be a fun thread but please keep the criteria in mind. This is to draw attention to truly extraordinary individual performances. Please feel free to add more. My memory only goes so far back and I wouldn't want to miss anyone from a particular year if you feel they fit the bill.

2024:
Kalel Mullings
Dominic Zvada
Mason Graham
Kenneth Grant
Makari Paige
Peyton O’Leary
Myles Hinton
Sherrone Moore

2023:
JJ McCarthy
Blake Corum
Rod Moore
Will Johnson
James Turner

2022:
JJ McCarthy
Cornelius Johnson
Donovan Edwards
Mike Sainristil

2021:
Hassan Haskins
Aidan Hutchinson
David Ojabo
Josh Ross

2011:
Denard Robinson
Fitz Toussaint
Courtney Avery

2003:
Chris Perry

2000:
Drew Henson
David Terrell

1999:
THE GOAT

1997:
Charles Woodson

1996:
Tai Streets
Jarrett Irons

1995:
Tim Biakabutuka
Charles Woodson

1993:
Ty Law

1991:
Desmond Howard

1989:
Todd Plate

1988:
John Colesar

1986:
Jamie Morris

1969:
Barry Pierson

Please feel free to share additions.

Jehiem Oatis from Alabama

6-5
320

One year eligibility looks like. #1 in the portal..

@Josh Henschke I know he visited early in the year, any word on Michigan taking him as a transfer?

39 points
434 yards
180 passing
264 rushing
61% completion
55 total TDs for season
23 passing TDs total season
5 picks for season

Coaching Basketball.

OSU Is down 50-17 at the half to Maryland....

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We somehow stayed awake to recap Michigan Football's 2025 recruiting class.
Who's in, expectations, and more on Signing Day 2025.
🔗🔽

OSU panicked , but, the refs are to blame for the 12 men penalty called on OSU late in the loss to Michigan.
Ryan Day is still whining, crying and making so dad gum many excuses for losing to Michigan.