Jim Harbaugh makes Michigan footballโs starting offensive line official
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan football has to replace four offensive linemen from last season, and Jim Harbaugh revealed the new starting five during his Monday press conference. Jalen Mayfield and Ryan Hayes will be the starting tackles, which is no surprise since both have prior starting experience. Stueber and Mayfield were in a battle for the starting right tackle spot last August before that injury, and now Stueber has moved inside. LATEST: Michigan vs. Michigan State will kick off at noon on HalloweenFormer walk-on O-lineman Andrew Vastardis will start at center as a fifth-year senior. โHe has been the leader on the offensive line for several months, since the season ended, since last year ended,โ Harbaugh said.
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TRANSFER NEWS: Charles Thomas enters transfer portal as future linebacker room gets crowdedโThey have been through a lot,โ Harbaugh said. I feel really good about them in terms of competitiveness, and oneness -- probably the most important thing. โA lot of really good leaders, a lot of guys who are really invested and a lot of guys who really like each other,โ Harbaugh said. โ(Nordin)'s in a real competitive battle with (Jake) Moody, whoโs also doing a really good job, so itโs still playing out,โ Harbaugh said. I feel the talent is really good, and I think theyโll all eventually see action, but those are really tight battles."