Michigan Football Loses 2027 QB Commit Peter Bourque

Wolverines' 2027 recruiting class takes a hit as top QB prospect decommits amid staff changes

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Michigan football's 2027 recruiting class has taken a significant blow with the decommitment of highly-touted quarterback prospect Peter Bourque. Bourque, who was previously committed to the Wolverines, cited "uncertainty" amid recent staff changes as the reason for his decision to reopen his recruitment.

Why it matters

Bourque was viewed as a key piece of Michigan's 2027 class, and his departure leaves a major hole at the quarterback position. The Wolverines will now need to quickly pivot and identify a new top target to lead their future offense.

The details

Bourque, a highly-rated quarterback prospect, had been committed to Michigan since early in the 2027 recruiting cycle. However, with the recent departures of general manager Sean Magee and director of recruiting Sam Popper, Bourque has decided to decommit and explore other options. He told Rivals' Steve Wiltfong that he wants to "make sure I'm making the best decision" and plans to take visits this spring to evaluate his options.

  • Bourque decommitted from Michigan on February 18, 2026.

The players

Peter Bourque

A highly-touted quarterback prospect who was previously committed to Michigan's 2027 recruiting class.

Sean Magee

The former general manager of Michigan football's recruiting department, who recently departed the program.

Sam Popper

The former director of recruiting for Michigan football, who also recently left the program.

Kyle Whittingham

The new head coach of the Michigan football program, who is inheriting the 2027 recruiting class.

Kamden Lopati

A four-star quarterback commit from Utah who is reportedly drawing interest from Michigan as a potential replacement for Bourque.

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What they’re saying

“Just uncertainty, I'd say. I want to make sure I'm making the best decision. I'm going to take some visits this spring. I'm not sure where. I think it's the right thing to do to be decommitted for that.”

— Peter Bourque (Rivals)

What’s next

Michigan's coaching staff will need to quickly identify and pursue new quarterback targets to fill the void left by Bourque's decommitment. There is speculation that the Wolverines may have interest in four-star Utah QB commit Kamden Lopati, who has ties to new head coach Kyle Whittingham's previous program.

The takeaway

Bourque's decommitment is a significant setback for Michigan's 2027 recruiting class, which was already relatively small. The Wolverines will need to act quickly to find a new top quarterback prospect to build their future offense around, as the loss of Bourque leaves a major hole at a critical position.