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Michigan Gets Good News on Coveted Star Quarterback on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jonathan D Adams | Last updated Aug 11, 2025 11:50 AM ET

There continues to be a growing buzz about five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, but the Michigan Wolverines are also preparing for the future. On Monday, Michigan landed a coveted commitment from another highly touted quarterback.

Meanwhile, Michigan's current quarterback competition continues to be ongoing, but it would be an upset if Underwood does not emerge as the team's QB1. As for the future, Michigan secured a commitment from a four-star quarterback in the 2027 class over the likes of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

BREAKING: Michigan lands its top QB target in the 2027 class in Tabor Academy's Peter Bourque.

"Michigan has a long tradition in winning including national championships. To play at a program with expectations like that is something I’ve always wanted to do."

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— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) August 11, 2025

Michigan Lands a Commitment From Four-Star Quarterback Peter Bourque

Rivals' Steve Wiltfong reported that Tabor Academy's (Mass.) Peter Bourque has committed to Michigan. ESPN has Bourque ranked as the No. 3 rated quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class.

“The program history of Michigan is unlike many, and the school is top-tier,” Bourque told Wiltfong. “I’m also a huge fan of the coaching staff there. I’ve been fortunate enough to form a great relationship with them.

"... Michigan has a long tradition in winning including national championships. To play at a program with expectations like that is something I’ve always wanted to do.”

BREAKING: Four-Star QB Peter Bourque has Committed to Michigan, he tells me for @rivals

The 6’4 210 QB from Hingham, MA chose the Wolverines over Penn State, North Carolina, & Georgia

He’s ranked as the No. 7 QB in the ‘27 Class (per Rivals)

“GO BLUE”https://t.co/okqjBOUkDC pic.twitter.com/Im5iZSx1IU
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 11, 2025

The Four-Star QB Was Also Recruited by Top College Football Programs Like Penn State, Georgia and Florida Among Others

Michigan had been trending to land Bourque in recent days, but there was no shortage of interest in the star quarterback. In addition to Penn State, Bourque was recruited by a number of top programs including the Georgia Bulldogs, Florida Gators and Oregon Ducks.

New 4-star Michigan QB commit Peter Bourque showed off his live arm at UA Next Camp in New Jersey back in May @PeterBourque7

He has the physical ability to make throws to any part of the field. One of the highest ceilings in the 2027 class. pic.twitter.com/VbkgwTuyne
— Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) August 11, 2025

“As I continue to talk to sources regarding the Tabor Academy blue-chipper’s process, I love more and more where the Wolverines stand," Wiltfong noted on Satuday prior to Bourque's announcement. "With that I’ve logged a Rivals prediction for the Maize and Blue to ultimately land Bourque.

“Things really picked up between the 6-foot-4, 205-pound Bourque and the Wolverines during the summer including a visit for camp.”

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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