The Buzz: Latest on the No. 1 Quarterback in America, LSU Commit Bryce Underwood

Underwood is fresh off of an official visit to Baton Rouge, Michigan rumors continue swirling on social media.

Courtesy of Bryce Underwood's Instagram.

Belleville (Mich.) five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood has become a hot topic on the recruiting scene over the last few weeks as the Early Signing Period inches closer in December.

Underwood, the No. 1 quarterback in America, revealed a commitment to Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers on Jan. 6 with the decision sending shockwaves across college football.

The top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle has now been committed to the Bayou Bengals for over 300 days without taking a visit elsewhere, but the buzz continues swirling.

A Michigan native, the in-state Wolverines were always going to be a force in his recruitment, but it's important to note that Underwood is yet to take a visit to Ann Arbor either unofficially or officially to this point.

He's remained loyal to the LSU program ever since going public with a commitment decision with his confidence never wavering.

Now, Underwood has taken his lone official visit of his high school career after wrapping up a multi-night stay in Baton Rouge.

The five-star signal-caller arrived in Baton Rouge on Saturday afternoon for LSU's Top 15 matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide before departing on Monday morning.

The official visit provided Underwood with the opportunity to take in a game day experience, discuss his commitment with the LSU staff and have one-on-one time with LSU head coach Brian Kelly.

Now, after the weekend trip to Louisiana, what's the buzz coming off of Underwood's visit?

The Buzz: Bryce Underwood's Official

The Three-Day Stay

Underwood and his family made their way to Baton Rouge on Saturday to begin their three-day trip to campus.

Upon arriving in town, the five-star signal-caller posted on social media that he'd arrived in Louisiana with the post taking social media by storm.

The No. 1 QB in America has touched down in Baton Rouge: Bryce Underwood.

Underwood is repping LSU jewelry as he makes his way around campus.

The #LSU commit is set to be in town for a multi-day stay alongside his family.

Now, Underwood will soak in the scenes of Death Valley. pic.twitter.com/Mz2xpz78FF

— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) November 9, 2024

The red carpet was rolled out from beginning to end with Underwood making sure to soak in the scenes of Death Valley.

He and his family checked out the tailgating scene on Saturday, took photos with fans and met up with LSU icons prior to his arrival to the stadium.

After making his rounds with both the staff and others, Underwood then made his way to Tiger Stadium where he was provided with the opportunity to check-in with fellow 2025 LSU commitments Harlem Berrry, Kade Phillips, Jhase Thomas and more before being escorted to his seats for the game.

It was a lopsided loss against Alabama that had social media buzzing surrounding Underwood's recruitment and if the loss would alter his plans.

That is not the case.

Underwood and his family enjoyed the atmosphere and the love the LSU community provided him, a source told LSU Tigers On SI.

On Sunday, Underwood began wrapping up his trip with meetings with the coaching staff, a photoshoot in Tiger Stadium and a dinner before departing on Monday morning.

All in all, it was a beneficial visit for the Underwood camp.

The family had the opportunity to see what LSU is all about once again while receiving a game plan for the future of the signal-caller.

The general sense remains that Underwood will put pen to paper with the LSU Tigers during the Early Signing Period before early enrolling.

“I think he’s going to stick in the class for LSU,” On3 Sports recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong said on Monday. “He’s always had a lot of love for the Tigers. He loves the environment, the atmosphere around the program, the way they develop quarterbacks and certainly the stage they play on. He got a chance to get around all those commits again — like five-star Harlem Berry — be around the staff, and he brought his entire family. They love the way they’re received in Death Valley.

"Yes, there are conversations with Sherrone Moore and representatives of the Michigan football program. But it has always been an uphill battle for the Wolverines. This visit was a reminder of all the things he loves about LSU and his potential in the program. And I like him to stick with the Tigers.”

The Outside Chatter: The Michigan Wolverines

The Michigan Wolverines remain the program in the ear of Underwood down the stretch.

They've proven they are willing to pull out all the stops until the clock hits zero, and despite dialogue continuing between both Underwood's camp and the Wolverines, it doesn't appear to be enough to sway his commitment.

From reported NIL packages north of $5 million to Underwood's high school program bringing on former Michigan staffer Connor Stallions as an assistant, it's been a relentless push from Michigan's side.

Despite the chatter, all signs point towards Underwood wrapping things up with the Tigers in early December after putting pen to paper.

“We try to put the cash in the back of the whole situation because whatever his dreams are, we want him to live those out,” Bryce Underwood’s father said in an interview with On3 Sports over the summer. “The money is going to come when he’s just living his dreams.

… I don’t want to get it twisted, money is a huge deal. At the same time again, man, it’s about Bryce being able to turn his dreams into goals. So whatever field he goes in football, sports, man, I’m great with it as long as long as he’s happy.”

Now, after a three-day trip to Baton Rouge, Underwood has arrived back in Michigan where his focus remains on bringing another state title to Belleville as the program continues its playoff run.

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