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Michigan Football Gains Experienced QB from Transfer Portal

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 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.
  • Michigan Lands Veteran QB from Transfer Portal

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    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.
  • Michigan Gains QB Depth with Mountain West Transfer

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    Michigan football secures experienced quarterback for second year in a row. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, former Colorado State starter, commits to Wolverines, bringing one year of eligibility. Fowler-Nicolosi started three games in 2025, threw for over 3,500 yards in 2023, and 2,796 yards in 2024. Hell backup Bryce Underwood, a five-star freshman, under new offensive coordinator Jason Beck. This move adds depth to Michigans quarterback position as they rebuild under new leadership.
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    01:26|
    Michigan football secures reliable backup QB: Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, a six-foot-two, 215-pound signal-caller from Aledo, Texas, commits to the Wolverines for the 2026 season. With four years of experience at Colorado State, Fowler-Nicolosi has completed 60% of his passes for nearly 7,000 yards, 38 TDs, and 29 INTs. His best seasons were in 2023 and 2024, when he threw for over 3,000 yards each year and earned honorable mention all-Mountain West honors. Despite a rough 2025 season, Fowler-Nicolosi brings depth and stability to Michigans QB position, backing up Bryce Underwood.
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    Michigan football secures veteran quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi from Colorado State, who has started 28 games, thrown for 7,000 yards, and 38 TDs. Fowler-Nicolosi had a breakout year in 2023, passing for 3,460 yards and 22 TDs. He joins Michigan as the clear number-two quarterback, providing experience and depth behind Bryce Underwood.