Bryce Underwood has received a lot of publicity over the past year. Underwood was the No. 1 player in the 2025 class and made a huge flip in his commitment, going from LSU to Michigan. However, Underwood’s not the only five-star quarterback Michigan’s had in recent years that arrived in Ann Arbor as a true freshman with lofty expectations.
J.J. McCarthy, like Underwood, was considered a ‘chosen one’ and a recruit destined to lead Michigan to a National Championship. McCarthy followed through and destiny occurred with a 27-1 record as starting quarterback, culminating with a National Championship.