Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady helped the Wolverines land a commitment from No. 1 recruit Bryce Underwood

Michigan football boasts the most notable quarterback ever, the one they call the GOAT. That is Tom Brady, who has won more Super Bowls than any other player in NFL history. And, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, Brady helped Michigan pry Underwood off his LSU commitment.

A shadow figure who helped Michigan secure its quarterback of the future was actually a legendary QB from the Wolverines' past. During the final stretch of Michigan's aggressive, months-long push to land No.

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’s renewed pursuit of Belleville five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood became very public last month, with reports saying the Wolverines were putting on a full-court press to try and flip the No. 1 overall recruit nationally from LSU.

It has been a rough year for the defending national champions, but on Thursday, the Wolverines got some great news: The nation’s No. 1 recruit, quarterback Bryce Underwood — an athletic 6-foot-4, 205-pound 17-year-old — announced he was flipping his commitment from LSU to Michigan.

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.