LSU trending for 2025 No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood ahead of January commitment date

2025 Five-Star Plus+ QB Bryce Underwood named his top seven schools earlier this month and is expected to announce his commitment on January 6.

Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, LSU, Oregon, Penn State, and Florida State made his list of finalists, but this has largely been looked as a two-team race between the Wolverines and Tigers for some time now.

Colorado hosted the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, but the only programs to receive multiple visits from Underwood over the past few months are Michigan and LSU.

With a little more than two months remaining until he’s expected to announce his decision, Underwood is trending toward the Bayou Bengals, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM).

Michigan recruiting insider EJ Holland is the latest to log an RPM pick in favor of LSU, bumping the Tigers’ lead for Underwood up to 85.8%. Michigan is a distant second at just 6.1%.

The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder has been to Baton Rouge now four times since March, including a multi-day unofficial visit in late July. He visited Michigan on a couple of occasions this summer, but has yet to make the less than 30-minute trip to Ann Arbor for a game yet this fall.

Bryce Underwood Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about Underwood as a prospect:

“The early top quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle. A top arm talent and plus athlete who is among the more physically-gifted quarterback prospects in recent cycles. Measured at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds with a 10-inch hand the spring after his sophomore season. Owns a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced nuance and skill as a passer early on. Comfortable delivering over the middle of the field from within the pocket.

… Consistently sticks the ball on receivers against tight coverage. Shows the ability to layer passes with touch and high-level location. Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss and pull away at the second level. Has a 27-1 record as as a starter over the first two years of his high school career, leading his school to back-to-back state titles. Completed 65% of his passes for 2,751 yards and 37 touchdowns as a sophomore. Also rushed for 642 yards and eight scores. Very young for the cycle with an August birthday and could technically be a 2026 prospect. Has considerable physical upside and room for continued growth.”