The Bryce Underwood hype train shows no signs of slowing down or stopping, especially with Michigan football in spring ball. But it's not just the offensive players that are buying in. As the Wolverines continue to practice and the former five-star and No.

Underwood was compared to a Wolverines legend and national championship winner by star defensive back Zeke Berry recently. "We haven't had a quarterback like that in a while," Berry said .

Michigan's Goldin was fouled after a layup attempt, but he missed both attempts. Broome helped Auburn retake the lead with 34 seconds left in the first half, while Goldin missed the last attempt before halftime. It was a 30-29 Tigers lead going into the locker room.

This is what kids dream about,” Michigan baskeball's Tre Donaldson said. "Getting to play your old team ... that’s something you look forward to."

Danny Wolf and Michigan basketball vs 1-seed Auburn in Sweet 16 of 2025 March Madness. Follow for live scores, NCAA tournament updates from the game.

Following the game, former Auburn player Charles Barkley shared his thoughts on his alma mater's next challenge, offering a stern set of words for Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, himself a Michigan State alumnus. "I'm proud of those kids," Barkley said on the CBS postgame show.

Michigan is trying to blend the loose, nothing-to-lose spirit of an underdog with the talent and confidence of a power-conference program.

For the first time since 2018, and the first time in the regular season since 2009, Michigan State took down their instate rivals Michigan. Michigan, known for their dominant softball program, got bested by the Spartans in Ann Arbor.