4-Star QB Carter Smith Decommits from Michigan amid Rumored Bryce Underwood Pursuit

Carter Smith, a class of 2025 4-star quarterback, announced that he has decommitted from Michigan.

Per ESPN's Eli Lederman, "Smith's decommitment comes as Michigan has upped its efforts in recent weeks to lure LSU quarterback pledge and top prospect Bryce Underwood into a late-cycle flip to the Wolverines."

Pete Nakos of On3 reported that Michigan is prepared to offer Underwood, the No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2025, a NIL package worth $5 million.

Smith's father, Dan Smith, offered more insight into the decision, per EJ Holland of On3/The Wolverine.

Smith has already heard from other schools, and it appears he'll easily find a landing spot elsewhere.

"We've had multiple schools get back to us and are ready to take him," Smith's father, Dan said, per Keegan Pope of On3. Pope added that "Clemson, Penn State and Wisconsin are schools of note."

As for Underwood, he previously chose LSU over Michigan and Alabama, among other schools.

"LSU felt like home," Underwood said in January, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. "The relationship I built with the coaching staff is unbreakable. I've never felt an atmosphere better than LSU's. It's unreal."

However, the Smith decision naturally brings into question whether Underwood could end up flipping to Michigan here. If so, it's a major coup for the Wolverines, especially with the defending national champions struggling mightily on offense this year (111th out of 134 Division I-FBS teams in scoring).

For now, Underwood is still an LSU Tiger commit, but all eyes are on Michigan now to see if the No. 1 recruit makes the switch.