The quarterback carousel in college football never stops spinning, and the Michigan Wolverines might have just found their next gunslinger after HC Sherrone Moore‘s bold coaching move. When you toss for 817 yards in a single game, heads turn. And when you start dropping hints about one of the biggest programs in the country? Well, now you’ve got everyone’s attention. Peyton Houston, the 2027 class phenom out of Louisiana, is making noise, and Michigan fans better start paying attention.
On March 1st, Michigan insider EJ Holland took to X to highlight Houston’s recent interaction with new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. “Elite 2027 QB Peyton Houston (@PeytonHouston8) talks recent Michigan offer + initial conversation with new OC @ChipLindsey11 #GoBlue,” Holland tweeted, adding a reminder of Houston’s mind-boggling 817-yard performance. That stat alone says he’s a one-man show. Now, with Michigan throwing their hat in the ring, things are heating up.
“I got the feeling that he really wanted me”
Elite 2027 QB Peyton Houston (@PeytonHouston8) talks recent Michigan offer + initial conversation with new OC @ChipLindsey11 #GoBlue. https://t.co/FM7RhIp1QG pic.twitter.com/GH3FY9xLiM
— “EJ Holland” (@EJHollandOn3) March 1, 2025
For those who haven’t been keeping tabs, Houston is THAT guy aka Himothy. A 6-foot, 195-pound signal-caller from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, Houston has already put up NCAA 25 numbers. During the 2024-25 season, he racked up 4,480 passing yards, 38 touchdowns, and a total offensive output of 5,170 yards. That ranked him 5th in the nation. His accuracy, deep ball, and mobility make him a nightmare for defenses.
But let’s talk about the game. October 2024. Evangel Christian vs. Captain Shreve High. Houston didn’t just cook — he burnt the kitchen down. The stat line? 49-of-66 passing for 817 yards, eight passing touchdowns, 87 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns. That’s 10 total TDs. And somehow, in the most ridiculous plot twist, Evangel Christian still lost 77-76 in overtime. The game set a record for the highest-scoring game in Shreveport-Bossier City history. Now that’s a game you tell your grandkids about.
Look, Ya’ll might ask, Why Michigan? Houston’s recruitment is wide open, with nearly 30 top-tier programs knocking on his door. Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas, and Miami are all in the mix. But Michigan has two things working in their favor: Sherrone Moore’s vision and the NIL era. With five-star QB Bryce Underwood already on deck for the next few seasons, Michigan is planning for the long haul. Moore, now fully in charge, has made it clear that while the Wolverines will always be a run-heavy team, they’re looking to spice things up in the passing game.
The hiring of Chip Lindsey as offensive coordinator signals a shift — Michigan wants to air it out more. And if you’re an elite quarterback, that’s music to your ears. Houston seems intrigued. He took to X to thank Michigan, Moore, and Lindsey for the offer. The Wolverines are pushing hard, and Houston is listening with ears wide open. To make things better, Michigan and Sherrone Moore cooking something else in Ann Arbor.
Sherrone Moore’s bold play: A QB Whisperer in the making?
If you’re gonna build a powerhouse, you better have a QB whisperer. Sherrone Moore is making moves, and one of his most intriguing decisions was adding former Michigan QB Jack Tuttle to his staff. Look, Tuttle ain’t done with Michigan just yet. The former QB, who called it quits on his playing days after a brutal run of injuries, just locked in a spot on Sherrone Moore’s staff as an assistant wide receivers coach. Man went from slinging passes to coaching routes in no time.
Tuttle’s journey? Straight-up grind mode. Spent 5 seasons at Indiana, transferred to Michigan in ‘23, and made the most of his snaps. Six games, 15-of-17, 130 yards, one TD — clean work. Then ‘24 hits, and he wins the starting job. Oct. 19 vs. Illinois, he threw for 208 yards on 20-of-32, but the price was steep. A nasty injury took him out, but the real killer? A fifth concussion. That was the breaking point. “And unfortunately, the recent experience of enduring my fifth concussion has brought forth the painful truth: that I need to start prioritizing my health. I’ve battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love.” UCL issues, lingering damage, time to walk away.
But Tuttle ain’t to just fade away into the sunset. Said he wanted to stick around and be part of the program, and Moore made it happen. Now he’s back in maize and blue, just in a different role. No helmet, no jersey — but still in the fight.
Anyway, the Wolverines are making an interesting case, but this recruitment battle is far from over. Houston has a long list of suitors, and let’s be real — he’s got time to play the field. But if Michigan keeps making aggressive moves, if Moore continues reshaping the offense, and if Houston is serious about leaving his mark in college football, Ann Arbor might just be the place where his legend begins. For now, we wait. But if you’re a Michigan fan, you might low-key want to start getting familiar with the name Peyton Houston.
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