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Portnoy Dumps QB Deal Amidst Freshman QB Woes
4 Dec
Summary
- Bryce Underwood has a $3 million NIL valuation, expected to increase.
- Dave Portnoy is distancing himself from Underwood's NIL deal.
- Underwood struggled in his true freshman season with Michigan.

Bryce Underwood, a highly touted quarterback with a significant $3 million NIL valuation, is reportedly seeking to rework his endorsement agreement with the University of Michigan. Prominent booster Dave Portnoy has publicly stated his withdrawal from any involvement in Underwood's NIL dealings, suggesting it would be audacious for the player to demand renegotiation now.
Underwood's freshman season in 2025 saw him struggle considerably, throwing for 2,229 yards with only nine touchdowns against six interceptions in twelve games. His performance declined in the latter part of the season, marked by a lack of touchdowns in several games and a concerning ratio of passing touchdowns to turnovers.
The Wolverines finished their season with a 9-3 record, missing out on a top-tier bowl game. Underwood's performance was further impacted by injuries to key running backs Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall, contributing to the team's overall struggles in the final stretch of the season.




