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The Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl between the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines and No. 13 Texas Longhorns got much more intriguing after UM head coach Sherrone Moore was fired on Wednesday for reportedly having an inappropriate relationship.
Another wrench was thrown into the works on Thursday when reports emerged via On3’s Pete Nakos that Michigan five-star freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood could hit the transfer portal depending on how the Wolverines head-coaching search plays out.
“Sources have told On3 that those in Underwood’s camp are paying close attention to who the next hire will be following the recent upheaval at Michigan,” Nakos wrote. “The contract Underwood signed to go to Michigan does not include a buyout, sources tell On3. The lack of a buyout makes it possible for Underwood to enter the transfer portal.
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“The next hire will play a key role in determining if Underwood stays in Ann Arbor or explores opportunities in the transfer portal. Underwood is repped by Equity Sports, the same agency that represents Dante Moore, who is currently in a breakout season at Oregon.”
Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reported on Thursday evening that Michigan had interest in Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees for the vacant position, and other high-profile names like Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea, Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham, and Washington’s Jedd Fisch are also names generating some buzz.
“Moore’s firing and who the next at Michigan will be critical to determining Bryce Underwood’s future in Ann Arbor, sources emphasized to On3,” Nakos reiterated.
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With the Wolverines program in such turmoil, it’s been speculated that Underwood could bolt at the first opportunity.
Multiple reports have also indicated that if Underwood does transfer that LSU—the school he was originally committed to last year before getting offered a monster NIL deal to go to Michigan—is the likely frontrunner to land him through the transfer portal.
Underwood fueled that speculation on Thursday when he followed the LSU football account on Instagram. Michigan is the only other team he allegedly follows on the social media platform.
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With Garrett Nussmeier entering the NFL draft and serious questions about sophomore Michael Van Buren's ability to lead a high-profile college program, it's believed that new head coach Lane Kiffin is looking to make a splash with a new quarterback.
LSU has been linked to Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, who played under Kiffin this season with the Rebels, but he will need to get an NCAA waiver approved to play another season. Underwood just may be LSU's backup plan.
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