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JANUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

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Heading to the desert Keene has committed to play for Arizona State for the 2026 season, per On3.com.

Impact Keene will join the Sun Devils following a single season with Michigan. The 5-foot-11 quarterback did not appear in a game for the Wolverines and served as the primary backup for freshman signal caller Bryce Underwood. Keene will retain a single year of eligibility with Arizona State.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting portal Keene has entered the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Keene transferred from Fresno State to Michigan for the 2025 season, but he didn't appear in a game for the Wolverines. He threw for over 2,00 yards in back-to-back seasons with the Bulldogs before coming to Ann Arbor.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Saturday Keene (undisclosed) is active for Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Keene is good to go for the home game after dealing with an undisclosed injury in the recent weeks. The backup quarterback has yet to see the field this season, but his active status at least makes it so he could if needed.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Doesn't play vs. Nebraska Keene (undisclosed) didn't play against Nebraska in Week 4.

Impact Keene was listed as questionable for the Wolverines, but it's hard to tell if the backup quarterback was available or not considering Michigan's stater Bryce Underwood played the entirety of a close contest. As such, he'll remain questionable as Michigan heads into a bye before a Week 6 clash with Wisconsin.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Saturday Keene (undisclosed) is questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Keene, who has yet to be available for the Wolverines this season, will remain questionable heading into Saturday's showdown with the Cornhuskers. The 5-foot-11 senior quarterback figures to be the Wolverines' primary backup option at quarterback when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 3 Keene (undisclosed) did not play during the Wolverines' 63-3 win Saturday against Central Michigan.

Impact Even though the Wolverines' used several quarterbacks Saturday, they did not utilize Keene. Instead of him, Jake Garcia and Jadyn Davis logged QB snaps against Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 3 Keene (undisclosed) did not play during the Wolverines' 63-3 win Saturday against Central Michigan.

Impact Even though the Wolverines' used several quarterbacks Saturday, they did not utilize Keene. Instead of him, Jake Garcia and Jadyn Davis logged QB snaps against Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 3 Keene (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Central Michigan.

Impact If the Wolverines either cannot or decide not to use Bryce Underwood, Keane may not be their next-best quarterback available. Currently, his 2025 season is still without any stats. During 2024, Keane logged 2,892 passing yards and an 18-11 TD-INT ratio.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch in opener Keene (undisclosed) did not play in Michigan's 34-17 season opening win over New Mexico.

Impact Despite being labeled as questionable heading into the game, Keene was seen in uniform during team warmups, indicating that the senior signal caller was a healthy scratch. The decision wouldn't exactly come as a surprise with five-star freshman Bryce Underwood taking the reins in Ann Arbor. Keene will have to wait until next week's matchup against Oklahoma for his next chance to see the field.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. New Mexico Keene (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Week 1.

Impact Keene is slated to be Michigan's backup quarterback behind true freshman Bryce Underwood. If Keene can't go, Jake Garcia will slide into the backup role for the Wolverines.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Keene (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus New Mexico.

Impact Keene will miss Saturday's season opener due to an undisclosed injury. This will push up Jake Garcia to the backup quarterback slot behind Bryce Underwood.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Freshman Bryce Underwood Named Michigan's Starting QB for 2025 Season

No. 14 Michigan names freshman Bryce Underwood its starting quarterback in opener against New Mexico

Bryce Underwood has been named the starting quarterback for No. 14 Michigan

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

"7-5 loading," "Can't wait for the fail. Such desperation lol": CFB fans roast Michigan announce Bryce Underwood as the starting QB Michigan has named true freshman Bryce Underwood as its starting quarterback for the 2025 season. The former five-star prospect beat out exp...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Beginning season as backup Keene will begin the 2025 season in a backup role as fellow quarterback Bryce Underwood was named as the starter for the Wolverines for their season opener against New Mexico, per...

Impact Keene was part of the position battle for the starting gig along with Underwood and Jake Garcia but appears set to begin the season as a backup. The 5-foot-11 signal caller joined the Wolverines in the offseason after transferring in from Fresno State, where he threw for 2,892 yards and 18 touchdowns to 11 interceptions. It remains to be seen whether Keene or Garcia will be named the primary backup to Underwood to start the season.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

When Michigan will name its starting QB, Mikey Keene's status and more quarterback notes Bryce Underwood, Mikey Keene and Jake Garcia and Jadyn Davis are competing for starting snaps in 2025.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan Wolverines OC Chip Lindsey leaning towards familiar face in QB competition | Sporting News Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator seems to want Mikey Keene as the starter in Ann Arbor under center.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sherrone Moore explains why Mikey Keene can win Michigan's quarterback job in fall camp Mikey Keene will compete with Bryce Underwood, Jadyn Davis and Jake Garcia for Michigan football's quarterback role.

JULY 25, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bryce Underwood, Mikey Keene will battle for Michigan starting QB job Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 recruit in the country, isn't guaranteed to be the starter for Michigan when they come to Norman in week 2.

JULY 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Open competition during camp Keene will presumably be part of a quarterback competition held in fall camp, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Coach Sherrone Moore made it clear that Bryce Underwood has not been named the starting quarterback and that the team is having an open competition. Keene and Jake Garcia are presumably the favorites to contest with Underwood for the top spot on the depth chart heading into the opener.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Wolverines land transfer portal QB | Sporting News With Mikey Keene on the mend, this transfer QB should add some depth behind Bryce Underwood.

JUNE 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michigan football adds former four-star quarterback Jake Garcia via transfer portal The Michigan Wolverines added another arm to compete with Mikey Keene and Bryce Underwood.

JUNE 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Michigan football receives all-too-important update on health of Fresno State transfer QB | Sporting News It's between Mikey Keene and Bryce Underwood for the starting quarterback job in Ann Arbor this fall. Keene nursed an injury upon transferri...

JUNE 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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