It would be easy to assume that Bryce Underwood, a five-star recruit and 247Sports' No. 1 player in the 2025 signing class, will be Michigan's starting quarterback in Week 1. However, coach Sherrone Moore maintained that the team will have an open competition until further notice.

Things took a turn for the worst after Michigan players planted their school's flag at midfield of Ohio Stadium following last year's victory over the rival Buckeyes, but the Wolverines will not be doing something like that in the future following the fights that ensued.