But according to On3's Pete Nakos, Underwood is the player trending to start in Week 1 for the maize and blue. Nakos noted that Keene has yet to practice with Michigan and it's no

Take fifth-year defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny, who's responsible for rushing Underwood up the middle. Even he, as focused as he is on his job, can't marvel at what Underwood has been able to do in such a short period of time.

Underwood was compared to a Wolverines legend and national championship winner by star defensive back Zeke Berry recently. "We haven't had a quarterback like that in a while," Berry said .