J.J. McCarthy may be the Michigan GOAT at quarterback in terms of his play in college (Tom Brady is the GOAT, but he didn't lead Michigan football to a national championship as McCarthy has) but his heir apparent is potentially on his way to Ann Arbor in just about a week.

Appearing on The L.A.B. podcast with Jake Butt this week, former Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy shared his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including the n

Michigan called in the big guns to get new star quarterback Bryce Underwood to flip his college commitment. Portnoy, who is watching his Wolverines struggle this season thanks to a dismal quarterback situation, said on one of his podcasts that he would devote millions in NIL money to help his alma mater land QBs in the future.

Last week, ESPN Baton Rouge radio host Matt Moscona said he was told Michigan agreed to pay Underwood $12 million. I’m told Michigan got to $12 Million for Underwood.

Bryce Underwood is Michigan football's first national No. 1 recruit since Rashan Gary in 2016. Here's a look at Underwood and Gary.

On Thursday, Michigan football’s hard work trying to flip the No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class, Belleville (Mich.) five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, from LSU paid off. And Saturday marked his first trip to a game at The Big House as a Michigan commit.

One such target is 2026 four-star Forney (Texas) running back Javian Osborne, who named Michigan as the current leader of his recruitment even before Underwood committed to the maize and blue. However, having the five-star quarterback in the fold has only positively impacted the Wolverines' chances of landing Osborne.

Bryce Underwood and Michigan football will be offering fans the chance to buy Wolverines shirts and trading cards featuring him.

J.J. McCarthy and his daredevil approach to quarterbacking could be the key to unlocking Michigan football's national title dreams. We examine why.