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The Michigan football program will live in the glow of the national championship for some time. But in about 220 days, the 2024 Wolverines will kick off a new season against Fresno State at Michigan Stadium.
During the Wolverines’ recent run of dominance, they’ve won three straight Big Ten championships and made the College Football Playoff each season, doing so with players who became household names like Blake Corum, J.J. McCarthy, Mike Sainristil, Kris Jenkins, Michael Barrett, Zak Zinter and Trevor Keegan.
The NFL draft entry deadline has passed and 21 Michigan players from the national title team have declared for it, leaving holes all over the roster. Here’s an early look at the early depth chart for next season and some potential options to keep in mind to round out the roster via the portal:
Quarterback
Michigan quarterback Alex Orji runs the ball in the second quarter of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
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Notable departures: J.J. McCarthy (2,991 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 4 INT, 72.3% completions)
Notable returners: Alex Orji, Davis Warren, Jadyn Davis
Outlook: This will be the lynch pin of the 2024 U-M season: who do they find at quarterback? Fortunately, the formula is in place. They don’t need a game-changer, but a game-manager capable of extending plays and being athletic when necessary. U-M liked Orji as a running threat and Warren told the Free Press last week he is returning to Michigan, but it’s unclear if either is ready to start. Fans will likely clamor for Davis, the four-star true freshman who appears to have the highest upside on the team, but is even more raw. It’s likely U-M may turn toward the portal, though most…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-01-17 11:11:25
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