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Michigan Football officially announces the signing of transfer QB

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated Dec 29, 2024 4:27 PM ET

On Sunday, Michigan made it official when its X account announced the signing of former UCF and Fresno State quarterback, Mikey Keene. The Wolverines landed Keene after he took a visit to Ann Arbor and Michigan was in on both Keene and former Toledo and Baylor signal-caller, Dequan Finn.

But the Wolverines went with the familiar name. Keene originally played at UCF where new Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey was at. The 5-foot-11 quarterback took a redshirt year with the Knights, while starting a season there, before he transferred to Fresno State where he played the past two seasons.

Welcome to Ann Arbor, @Mikey_Keene! 〽️#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/j0pjQyLNph
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 29, 2024

He has put up good numbers at Fresno State. Keene threw for 2,892 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while completing over 70% of his passes in 2024. He nearly eclipsed 3,000 yards in each of the past two seasons.

Sherrone Moore has been adamant that he wanted a veteran to come in and compete with five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, along with bringing in a veteran presence. Keene fits the billing and the Wolverines could roll a two-quarterback system out there between a mobile Underwood and more of a prototypical pocket passer like Keene.

This article first appeared on Michigan Wolverines on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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