What happened: Chase Herbstreit accepted a Michigan scholarship offer that required signing that Friday night while accompanying his father at the SEC championship. He picked the Wolverines over Ohio State, Penn State and Notre Dame after his senior season at St. Xavier in Cincinnati.
Why it matters: He is the first Herbstreit to choose Michigan after father Kirk Herbstreit quarterbacked Ohio State and brothers Jake, Tye and Zak tied to Clemson or Ohio State. He opened his sophomore season as backup to five-star Bryce Underwood through three games, crediting Michigan's team-first culture for the choice.
By the numbers: St. Xavier senior year: 1,600 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, nearly 70 rushing yards as unranked three-star recruit. Michigan 2026 depth: Underwood starter first three games, Herbstreit listed as backup QB.
What to watch: Watch whether Herbstreit earns mop-up snaps or holds QB2 into Big Ten play.