The 2026 Michigan Wolverines football team is an American football team that will represent the University of Michigan as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team will play its home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan and be led by first-year head coach Kyle Whittingham.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
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| September 5 | Western Michigan* | | |
| September 12 | Oklahoma* | - Michigan Stadium
- Ann Arbor, MI
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| September 19 | UTEP* | - Michigan Stadium
- Ann Arbor, MI
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| September 26 | Iowa | - Michigan Stadium
- Ann Arbor, MI
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| October 3 | at Minnesota | | |
| October 17 | Penn State | - Michigan Stadium
- Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
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| October 24 | Indiana | - Michigan Stadium
- Ann Arbor, MI
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| October 31 | at Rutgers | | |
| November 7 | Michigan State | - Michigan Stadium
- Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
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| November 14 | at Oregon | | |
| November 21 | UCLA | - Michigan Stadium
- Ann Arbor, MI
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| November 28 | at Ohio State | | |
- *Non-conference game
- Homecoming
- Source: [1]
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Rankings
Ranking movements | Week |
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
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| AP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Coaches | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| CFP | Not released | | | | | | | Not released |
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Game summaries
vs Western Michigan
| Statistics |
WMU |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Western Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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vs Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners (0–0) at Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Statistics |
OU |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Oklahoma
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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vs UTEP
UTEP Miners (0–0) at Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Statistics |
UTEP |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| UTEP
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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vs Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) at Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Statistics |
IOWA |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Iowa
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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at Minnesota
| Statistics |
MICH |
MINN
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Minnesota
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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vs Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions (0–0) at Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Statistics |
PSU |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Penn State
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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vs Indiana
Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Statistics |
IU |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Indiana
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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at Rutgers
| Statistics |
MICH |
RUTG
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Rutgers
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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vs Michigan State
Michigan State Spartans (0–0) at Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Statistics |
MSU |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Michigan State
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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at Oregon
| Statistics |
MICH |
ORE
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Oregon
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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vs UCLA
UCLA Bruins (0–0) at Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Statistics |
UCLA |
MICH
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| UCLA
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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at Ohio State
| Statistics |
MICH |
OSU
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| First downs |
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| Plays–yards |
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| Rushes–yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: comp–att–int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Michigan
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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| Ohio State
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Passing
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| Rushing
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| Receiving
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Personnel
Roster
| 2026 Michigan Wolverines football team roster
|
| Players
|
Coaches
|
| Offense
|
Defense
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
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| DE
|
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Tariq Boney
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Fr
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| DT
|
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Titan Davis
|
Fr
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| DE
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Ndi Etta
|
Fr
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| DE
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Carter Meadows
|
Fr
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| DT
|
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Alister Vallejo
|
Fr
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| CB
|
0
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Jyaire Hill
|
Jr
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| S
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1
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Rod Moore (C*)
|
Sr
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| CB
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2
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Shamari Earls
|
So
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| CB
|
3
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Smith Snowden
|
Sr
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| S
|
5
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Jacob Oden
|
So
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| S
|
6
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Jordan Young
|
So
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| DE
|
8
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Dominic Nichols
|
So
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| DE
|
9
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Cameron Brandt
|
Sr
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| CB
|
10
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Zeke Berry
|
Sr
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| LB
|
12
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Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng
|
So
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| LB
|
13
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Aisea Moa
|
Sr
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| LB
|
15
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Aden Reeder
|
Fr
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| CB
|
16
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Jo'Ziah Edmond
|
So
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| DT
|
17
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Enow Etta
|
Jr
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| LB
|
18
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Troy Bowles
|
Jr
|
| S
|
20
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Chris Bracy
|
Jr
|
| S
|
22
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Jordan Deck
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
23
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Markel Dabney
|
Fr
|
| CB
|
24
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Jamarion Vincent
|
Fr
|
| S
|
25
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Mason Curtis
|
Jr
|
| S
|
26
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Taylor Tatum
|
So
|
| S
|
27
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Ernest Nunley
|
Fr
|
| S
|
28
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Kainoa Winston
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
29
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Chase Taylor
|
So
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| LB
|
30
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Max Alford
|
Sr
|
| S
|
31
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Nico Andrighetto
|
Sr
|
| CB
|
32
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Jeremiah Lowe
|
So
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| LB
|
33
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Kaden Catchings
|
Fr
|
| CB
|
36
|
Joshua Nichols
|
Sr
|
| DE
|
37
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Julius Holly
|
Fr
|
| S
|
39
|
Max Reyes
|
Sr
|
| CB
|
42
|
Jeffrey Chukwu
|
So
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| LB
|
43
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Zach Ludwig
|
So
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| LB
|
44
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Nathaniel Staehling
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
49
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Adam Bazzi
|
So
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| DE
|
51
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McHale Blade
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
52
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Christian Pierce
|
Fr
|
| DT
|
54
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Deyvid Palepale
|
So
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| DE
|
55
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Randy Keumogne
|
Sr
|
| DT
|
57
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Travis Moten
|
Fr
|
| DE
|
58
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Eli Musmand
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
59
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John Weidenbach
|
Jr
|
| DE
|
88
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Lugard Edokpayi
|
So
|
| DE
|
90
|
John Henry Daley
|
Jr
|
| DT
|
91
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Jonah Lea'ea
|
Jr
|
| DT
|
92
|
Ted Hammond
|
So
|
| DE
|
93
|
Benny Patterson III
|
Fr
|
| DE
|
94
|
Nathaniel Marshall
|
So
|
| DT
|
95
|
Trey Pierce (C*)
|
Sr
|
| DT
|
97
|
Chibi Anwunah
|
Sr
|
| DT
|
99
|
Bobby Kanka
|
Fr
|
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Special teams
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| K
|
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Jacob Baggett
|
Fr
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| P
|
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Cameron Brown
|
So
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| LS
|
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Jack Treutelaar
|
Fr
|
| K
|
35
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Stuart Blake
|
So
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| LS
|
46
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Gavin Magorien
|
So
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| LS
|
49
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Nico Crawford
|
Sr
|
| LS
|
67
|
Trent Middleton
|
Jr
|
| P
|
90
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Hudson Hollenbeck
|
Sr
|
| P
|
93
|
Hunter Robertson
|
Jr
|
| K
|
99
|
Trey Butkowski
|
So
|
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- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Jay Hill (defensive coordinator)
- Jason Beck (offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
- Kerry Coombs (special teams coordinator)
- Jim Harding (assistant head coach / offensive line)
- Tony Alford (running backs / offensive run game coordinator)
- Micah Simon (wide receivers)
- Freddie Whittingham (tight ends)
- Koy Detmer Jr. (quarterbacks)
- Lewis Powell (defensive ends / defensive run game coordinator)
- Larry Black (defensive tackles)
- Alex Whittingham (linebackers)
- Jernaro Gilford (cornerbacks)
- Tyler Stockton (safeties)
- Doug Elisaia (strength and conditioning coach)
Support staff
- Luke Bottari (assistant quarterbacks)
- Garrett Clawson (assistant special teams)
- David Denham (assistant defensive line)
- Marques Hagans (assistant wide receivers)
- Brad Hawkins (assistant safeties)
- Bret Ingalls (senior offensive analyst)
- Fred Jackson (assistant running backs)
- Brian Knorr (assistant special teams)
- Grant Kurzner (special teams analyst)
- Mike Lynch (assistant offensive line)
- Tyler McLaurin (assistant outside linebackers)
- Ali'i Niumatalolo (assistant tight ends)
[2][3] * Captains for spring practices
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
Roster Last update: March 17, 2026
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2026 recruiting class
College recruiting information
| Name
|
Hometown
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School
|
Height
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Weight
|
Commit date
|
Carter Meadows EDGE
|
Bethesda, Maryland
|
Gonzaga College High School
|
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
|
235 lb (107 kg)
|
Jun 29, 2025
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| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Savion Hiter RB
|
Louisa, Virginia
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Louisa County High School
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
210 lb (95 kg)
|
Aug 19, 2025
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| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Salesi Moa ATH
|
Ogden, Utah
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Fremont High School
|
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
|
190 lb (86 kg)
|
Jan 16, 2026
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| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Titan Davis DL
|
Overland, Missouri
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De Smet Jesuit High School
|
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
|
275 lb (125 kg)
|
Jun 23, 2025
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| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Malakai Lee OL
|
Kāneʻohe, Hawaii
|
Kamehameha Schools
|
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
|
350 lb (160 kg)
|
Jun 27, 2025
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| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Travis Johnson WR
|
Chesapeake, Virginia
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Oscar F. Smith High School
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
185 lb (84 kg)
|
Jul 4, 2025
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| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Jamarion Vincent DB
|
Waco, Texas
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Connally High School
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
170 lb (77 kg)
|
Nov 30, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Alister Vallejo DL
|
Liberty Hill, Texas
|
Liberty Hill High School
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
|
310 lb (140 kg)
|
Jun 10, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Marky Walbridge OL
|
Hanover, Massachusetts
|
Saint Sebastian's School
|
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
|
285 lb (129 kg)
|
Jun 25, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Tommy Carr QB
|
Saline, Michigan
|
Saline High School
|
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
|
185 lb (84 kg)
|
Nov 16, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Tariq Boney EDGE
|
Washington, D.C.
|
St. John's College High School
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
245 lb (111 kg)
|
Apr 26, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Jordan Deck DB
|
Little Elm, Texas
|
Lone Star High School
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
190 lb (86 kg)
|
Jul 16, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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McHale Blade DL
|
Country Club Hills, Illinois
|
Simeon Career Academy
|
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
|
245 lb (111 kg)
|
Jun 9, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Brady Smigiel QB
|
Thousand Oaks, California
|
Newbury Park High School
|
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
|
215 lb (98 kg)
|
Apr 26, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Mason Bonner TE
|
Lakewood, Colorado
|
Mullen High School
|
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
|
225 lb (102 kg)
|
May 22, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Adrian "Ace" Hamilton OL
|
Clinton, Maryland
|
St. John's College High School
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
|
295 lb (134 kg)
|
Dec 2, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Aden Reeder LB
|
Monroe, Ohio
|
St. Xavier High School
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
215 lb (98 kg)
|
Nov 6, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Tommy Fraumann OL
|
Wilmette, Illinois
|
Loyola Academy
|
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
|
265 lb (120 kg)
|
Nov 7, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Markel Dabney LB
|
Chesterfield, Virginia
|
Huguenot High School
|
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
|
225 lb (102 kg)
|
Jun 27, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Jonathan Brown RB
|
Westerville, Ohio
|
St. Francis DeSales High School
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
200 lb (91 kg)
|
Jun 21, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Ernest Nunley DB
|
Anaheim, California
|
Western High School
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
180 lb (82 kg)
|
Jan 20, 2026
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Kaden Catchings LB
|
Jackson, Mississippi
|
Hartfield Academy
|
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
|
220 lb (100 kg)
|
Nov 11, 2025
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
|
Jaylen Pile WR
|
Grapevine, Texas
|
Parish Episcopal School
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
195 lb (88 kg)
|
Oct 17, 2024
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
|
Ndi Etta EDGE
|
Keller, Texas
|
Liberty Christian School
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
215 lb (98 kg)
|
Feb 1, 2026
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports:
|
Jacob Baggett K
|
Charlotte, North Carolina
|
Providence Day School
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
170 lb (77 kg)
|
Jan 22, 2026
|
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports:
|
| Overall recruit ranking: 247Sports: 12 On3: 11 ESPN: 11
|
- Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
- In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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[4]
Incoming transfers
Michigan incoming transfers
| Name
|
Pos.
|
Height
|
Weight
|
Year
|
Hometown
|
Previous team
|
| Max Alford |
LB |
6'1" |
230 |
GS |
Park City, Utah |
BYU
|
| Chris Bracy |
S |
6'1" |
195 |
SR |
Mobile, Alabama |
Memphis
|
| Cameron Brown |
P |
6'2" |
185 |
SO |
Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia |
UNLV
|
| JJ Buchanan |
TE / WR |
6'3" |
225 |
SO |
Henderson, Nevada |
Utah
|
| Trey Butkowski |
K |
6'0" |
170 |
SO |
Orlando, Florida |
Pittsburgh
|
| Nico Crawford |
LS |
6'2" |
235 |
GS |
Dublin, Ohio |
Pittsburgh
|
| John Henry Daley |
DE |
6'4" |
255 |
SR |
Alpine, Utah |
Utah
|
| Jaime Ffrench |
WR |
6'1" |
185 |
SO |
Jacksonville, Florida |
Texas
|
| Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi |
QB |
6'2" |
200 |
GS |
Aledo, Texas |
Colorado State
|
| Colin Hurley |
QB |
6'1" |
218 |
JR |
Miami, Florida |
LSU
|
| Houston Ka'aha'aina-Torres |
OL |
6'3" |
300 |
SO |
Waimānalo, Hawaii |
Nebraska
|
| Jonah Lea'ea |
DT |
6'5" |
285 |
SR |
San Mateo, California |
Utah
|
| Gavin Magorien |
LS |
6'0" |
202 |
SO |
Erie, Pennsylvania |
Marshall
|
| Aisea Moa |
LB |
6'2" |
235 |
GS |
Ogden, Utah |
Michigan State
|
| Salesi Moa |
WR / DB |
6'1" |
190 |
FR |
Ogden, Utah |
Utah (short-term signee)
|
| Ernest Nunley |
DB |
6'0" |
180 |
FR |
Anaheim, California |
California (short-term signee)
|
| Christian Pierce |
LB |
6'0" |
235 |
SO |
Chicago, Illinois |
Western Illinois
|
| Smith Snowden |
CB |
5'10" |
185 |
SR |
Lehi, Utah |
Utah
|
| Nathaniel Staehling |
LB |
6'2" |
238 |
GS |
Baxter, Minnesota |
North Dakota State
|
| Taylor Tatum |
S / RB |
5'10" |
212 |
JR |
Longview, Texas |
Oklahoma
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