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Michigan Lands Veteran QB from Transfer Portal

Michigan football bolsters quarterback room with transfer Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi from Colorado State. The experienced senior, known for his solid passing stats and viral trash talk, joins as a veteran backup for rising sophomore Bryce Underwood.

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  • Michigan Football Gains Experienced QB from Transfer Portal

    01:16|
    Michigan football strengthens quarterback room with Colorado State transfer Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, adding experience and depth to the team ahead of next season in the competitive Big Ten landscape.
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  • Michigan Gains Experienced QB from Transfer Portal

    01:42|
    Michigan football bolsters quarterback room with Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi transfer Michigan football has added experienced quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi to their roster, following his departure from Colorado State. Fowler-Nicolosi brings nearly seven thousand passing yards and twenty-eight starts to the Wolverines, aiming to stabilize the quarterback position after a busy offseason. The former Rams starter had a successful 2023 season, throwing for 3,460 yards and 22 touchdowns, though he also had 16 interceptions. In 2024, he completed 2,796 yards and 14 scores. This season, he started the first three games before being benched, and after the coachs dismissal, he entered the transfer portal. With Fowler-Nicolosis arrival, Michigan now has a seasoned backup for star freshman Bryce Underwood, who has limited depth behind him following the departures of Mikey Keene, Davis Warren, and Jake Garcia. The only other Wolverine QB with game experience, Jaydn Davis, has also transferred out. Fowler-Nicolosis addition provides real competition and insurance behind Underwood, strengthening Michigans quarterback position in this portal-driven offseason.