**Dave Portnoy Celebrates Michigan’s Recruiting Triumph Over LSU**

Dave Portnoy exuded confidence and joy as news broke of Michigan’s latest recruiting victory. Sporting a regal crown and holding a scepter, Portnoy on Thursday celebrated Michigan flipping Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 high school quarterback, from his LSU commitment to the Wolverines.

Michigan reportedly secured Underwood’s commitment with a substantial four-year, $10.5 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal. Portnoy hinted at his involvement in this high-profile recruitment. In a video posted Thursday night, he expressed his excitement, emphasizing Michigan’s standard of recruiting top-tier talent. "QB No. 1. Number one," Portnoy proclaimed. "We don't do four stars at Michigan, we do five stars. We do No. 1 recruits in the country, we do national champions. I told you we did it."

Underwood’s decision to switch from LSU to Michigan has the potential to significantly impact the landscape of college football. Despite a challenging season following last year's national title win, the Wolverines are optimistic about a strong comeback with Underwood leading the team in the future.

The dual-threat quarterback has impressed this year with 34 touchdowns for Belleville High School, a powerhouse in Michigan. Originally committed to LSU, Underwood, a Michigan native, chose to stay closer to home, likely influenced by Michigan’s lucrative NIL offer.

Portnoy acknowledged his role in the recruitment process on social media while maintaining some ambiguity. "Now everyone's like, 'Dave, how much were you involved?' Listen, there's a lot of other factors. I'm not going to sprout from my mouth and say this, that, the other thing," he stated.

Towards the end of his video, Portnoy mocked an Ohio State fan who had previously taunted him about the situation. Michigan’s willingness to financially compete with Ohio State, which spent around $20 million on their title-contending team this year, underscores their commitment to remaining competitive.

"It is great to be king," Portnoy concluded, clearly relishing Michigan’s recruiting success and its implications for the future.