The leaderboard in the business world changed today. Oracle founder and Michigan super-booster Larry Ellison surpassed Elon Musk to become the richest person in the world. Musk had been in that position for a while, but a recent $101 billion jump brought Ellison to the forefront.
As per Bloomberg, Oracle’s quarterly report surpassed all expectations, making Ellison the wealthiest person in the world. While most people focused on the new change in dynamics, one of the fans wanted to ask an important question about Bryce Underwood.
Under a post by On3 on X, he wrote:
“How’s that Underwood investment going?”
How’s that Underwood investment going?
— Ohio Divided (@BuckeyeNatty) September 10, 2025
Underwood signed with Michigan’s 2025 recruiting class. Reports suggest the Wolverines offered between $10.5 and $12.5 million over four years, nearly double LSU’s bid, making it one of the richest freshman deals in history.
The push was fueled by Michigan’s NIL collective, Champions Circle, with major backing from Ellison. So, it’s understandable why fans are asking these questions even when Ellison just accomplished something very few can even dream of. And the comments didn’t stop there.
“Doesn’t matter. They could spend $100 million a year, and they’ll still lose 4 games. Michigan without [Connor] Stalions is nothing special,” a fan wrote.
“Have to pay to get players? Sad. The SEC would never stoop that low,” another wrote.
“Yet Texas Tech still shoves them in a locker,” a fan commented.
“Larry we need more money bro,” a fan wrote.
“All that money and still couldn’t get him some receivers,” another posted.
With an annual value of around $3 million, Underwood’s contract not only set a new NIL benchmark but also highlighted how Michigan is leveraging its resources and star power to stay competitive in the new era of college football. And Ellison is leading the charge for them.
The Athletic’s Austin Meek Reported on Bryce Underwood’s Michigan Deal
Larry Ellison has been linked to Bryce Underwood’s record-setting NIL deal with Michigan, fueling speculation that his financial backing played a central role. Many onlookers assumed the Wolverines’ late push to flip the five-star quarterback from LSU was the result of deep-pocketed donors swooping in at the last minute.
That version of events painted Michigan’s success as a reactionary move. However, reporting from The Athletic’s Austin Meek suggests the reality was far more deliberate.
“Beneath the headlines was a long, patient effort to bring the No. 1 player in the Class of 2025 to Michigan, driven by a belief that, deep down, he really did want to be a Wolverine.”
Rather than a sudden windfall of cash, it was a patient, methodical strategy backed by trust, timing, and the appeal of Michigan’s tradition.
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