If the most popular man in Ann Arbor at any given time is usually the backup quarterback, at this moment, it's actually a quarterback who isn't even yet on the roster. On Thursday, Michigan football's hard work trying to flip the No.

Bryce Underwood's commitment proved a major coup for Michigan. A familiar face might have had something to do with it.

Michigan landed a huge commitment on Thursday—and a familiar face has a connection to the new recruit.