DAVID OJABO

Add another to the list of former Michigan players to sign with an NFL team as an undrafted free agent. Receiver Daylen Baldwin is the sixth, reaching a deal with the New York Giants on Sunday. After beginning his college career at Morgan State, he transferred to Jackson State and played one season for NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Baldwin had 27 receptions for 540 yards and seven touchdowns in six games before entering the NCAA transfer portal once again. The Wolverines had five players selected in the 2022 NFL draft: defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (No.

Ojabo achieved his NFL dream and will begin his career surrounded by several familiar faces in Baltimore. First-year defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald held the same position at Michigan last season and helped develop Ojabo into an elite pass-rusher. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder had one career tackle in his first two years in Ann Arbor before breaking out in 2021. It’s meant to be.”Ojabo will go from playing for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan to his brother John in Baltimore. “We don’t have dads who played, uncles who played, friends who played.

Former Michigan outside linebacker David Ojabo didn’t start playing football until he was a sophomore in high school. Despite Ojabo suffering a torn Achilles during Michigan’s pro day last month, the Ravens felt his potential was too considerable to pass up with an early pick. The standout pass-rusher will reunite with former Wolverines defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who departed for the same job with the Ravens this offseason. Because Ojabo is slated to miss most of the 2022 season, many draft pundits expected his stock to drop after the injury. He is the second Michigan outside linebacker selected in the first two rounds in the past three years.

A: “All in all, the combine was really good. Obviously, I feel like I’m a really good run-stopper, but I also have the skills when you watch the film. Honestly, it was a good day until my boy went down. Because that’s the biggest part when you have an injury.”More: Michigan DT Chris Hinton explains decision to enter NFL draft earlyQ: We’re days away from the draft. A: “I’m going to be in Atlanta with my family and some close friends.

Hutchinson and potentially Hill and Ojabo will be joining these former Wolverines as first-round picks in the last 10 years if they hear their names called Thursday. 25 overall in 2017, Cleveland BrownsPeppers was the first of a program-record 11 Wolverines selected in the 2017 draft. The 5-foot-11, 215-pounder was limited to six games last season after suffering a ruptured ACL and a high-ankle sprain. His 9 1/2 sacks were good for 18th in the NFLIn Gary’s first two seasons combined, he had 56 tackles and 7 1/2 sacks. 2 pick in NFL draftThe defensive back Michigan’s waiting on to break out: ‘He should be a starter’Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

1 pick in this year’s NFL draft. That leaves his stock unclear when the NFL draft kicks off next Thursday, April 28, in Las Vegas. “Most NFL teams we’ve spoken with weren’t expecting immediately production Ojabo’s rookie year. NFL teams love the speed, size and athleticism, and sometimes the combination is hard to pass up. He could make an impact down the stretch of the season.”In fact, in his latest mock draft, Kiper projected Ojabo to the Detroit Lions at No.

There’s just two weeks left until the NFL draft kicks off in Las Vegas, and a second Michigan player not named David Ojabo could hear his name called in the first round. 25 in draft analyst Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft for ESPN.com, just 10 days after Kiper moved declared Hill a first-round prospect. Which explains the recent move by Kiper to jump Hill all the way up to No. “Ojabo is my top-ranked outside linebacker, even after he tore his Achilles last month and could miss most of the season,” Kiper wrote. “If the Lions are thinking long term, they could get a steal with a high-ceiling edge rusher.”The 2022 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 28, and runs through Saturday, April 30, in Las Vegas.

Three weeks before the NFL draft gets underway, Aidan Hutchinson is still the best bet to go No. On Tuesday, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay unveiled his latest mock draft and, sure enough, there was Hutchinson going first. “Hutchinson would instantly provide the Jaguars with a relentless, explosive disrupter on the edge opposite Josh Allen.”More: Jaguars aim to ‘go big’ in NFL draft. McShay follows fellow ESPN colleague Mel Kiper, who just two weeks ago projected Hutchinson to the Jaguars at No. 34 to the Detroit Lions in McShay’s new mock draft, although “Hill probably belongs in the first round,” he writes.

While the Wolverines think they have found one star in the making, the hunt is on to fill the other. And Taylor Upshaw, a fifth-year senior lurking on the fringes in recent years, believes he fits the bill. “I have all the intangibles to be one of the most versatile players in the country,” Upshaw, listed at 6-foot-4 and 262 pounds, told reporters on Tuesday. “Credit to those guys — when they had their opportunity, they went off and they did a lot for our football team,” Upshaw said. “We have a lot of new guys — including myself — who are going to have to take on roles they’ve never had,” Upshaw said.

The injury to Michigan linebacker David Ojabo was as bad as some folks feared. Ojabo suffered a torn left Achilles during his pro-day workout at Michigan on Friday, according to reports from ESPN and NFL Network. After the injury, Ojabo took to social media on Friday, writing on Twitter, “God got me!! Last year was his first full season playing at Michigan, and he flashed elite pass-rushing traits that NFL teams covet. “It’s definitely probably a freak injury, freak accident.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — David Ojabo, a potential first-round pick in next month’s NFL draft, had to be helped off the field Friday with an undisclosed injury during Michigan’s pro day event. Ojabo reportedly injured his left leg during pass-coverage drills and to be helped off the field, according to NFL Network’s Jeffri Chadiha, who was on-site for the event. Ojabo wasn’t made available to reporters after the event, one last-ditch effort for Michigan’s NFL draft-eligible players to impress pro teams. More: David Ojabo, still humble as ever, flashes new persona at NFL combine“It was kind of tough to see what happened, just the angle I was at,” Michigan linebacker Josh Ross said. Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Stueber was among those warming up on the sideline when Ojabo fell to the ground.

NFL prospect David Ojabo was injured at Michigan’s Pro Day workout, wincing in pain after he went down to the turf. The NFL Network reported Friday that the defensive end was injured in a pass-rushing drill, went down clutching his left leg and had to be helped off the field. The NFL Network was the only media outlet with access to the workout.

“Mazi Smith, playing really well,” Harbaugh told reporters Tuesday inside Schembechler Hall. Kris Jenkins, Taylor Upshaw, a whole list of guys that we’re really excited about: Braiden McGregor, Mike Morris. Mike Morris could be the next Aidan Hutchinson, Ojabo. There’s some really exciting things going on in the defensive line.”Breakout seasons from Hutchinson and Ojabo were a primary reason for the Michigan defense’s stark turnaround in 2021. Harbaugh said he believes Morris could follow a similar trajectory as Hutchinson and Ojabo, but he wasn’t the only one to recognize Morris’ burgeoning potential.

INDIANAPOLIS — David Ojabo has some work to do here if he wants to become a top-10 pick in this year’s NFL draft. 16 in the latest NFL mock draft from ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr., who had Ojabo going No. “Ojabo is a pure pass-rusher who is still developing as a run defender,” Kiper wrote on ESPN.com, citing Philadelphia’s No. Ojabo is the highest-ranked natural outside linebacker on Kiper’s updated draft board, while several defensive ends — including former Michigan teammate Aidan Hutchinson — are being courted for their pass-rushing ability. “He’s got a big-time get off,” NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said last week on a conference call with reporters.

David Ojabo remains a projected first-round NFL draft pick, but he’s fallen out of the top 10 in the latest mock from ESPN. 24 in his post-Super Bowl mock draft, unveiled on Wednesday. But much has changed since then, including the draft order and the influence of college all-star games on draft stock. “It’d be difficult for (the Cowboys) to pass on Ojabo,” McShay wrote for ESPN.com. The NFL draft is set for April 28-30 in Las Vegas.

Eight players from the University of Michigan have earned invites to the NFL’s annual scouting combine in Indianapolis. It can be an exhausting week for players, but an important one that helps solidify or impact a player’s draft stock. He currently projects as a late-Day 1 or early-Day 2 pick, and his performance in Indianapolis could help sway NFL teams. Both players got plenty of experience at Michigan, and won a lot of games, which isn’t lost on NFL teams looking for plug-and-play special teams contributors. The only Michigan player to declare for the NFL draft and not receive a combine invite was receiver Daylen Baldwin, the transfer from Jackson State.

The Big Ten announced revisions to the 2022 football schedule on Wednesday (Jan. 12) for all 14 teams in the conference, including two noticeable changes for the Michigan Wolverines.

Wolverines standout safety Daxton Hill is the latest Michigan player to declare for the 2022 NFL draft after three seasons with the program.

The voice of Detroit native Gus Johnson proved the perfect soundtrack to a seminal moment in Michigan football history.

David Ojabo, the other star edge rusher on the Wolverines’ Big Ten championship team, flying in opposite of Heisman Trophy runner-up Aidan Hutchinson, announced Tuesday plans to leave school and declare for the NFL draft. Prospective players have until Jan. 17 to declare for the 2022 NFL draft, set for April 28-30 in Las Vegas. “After careful consideration with my family and loved ones, I have decided to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft,” Ojabo’s announcement concluded. More: David Ojabo went from Aidan Hutchinson’s hip pocket to NFL draft prospectRelated: NFL Draft 2022 — Who might stay, who might go from MichiganHis breakout season quickly caught the attention of NFL draft analysts, some of whom, including ESPN’s Mel Kiper, project Ojabo as a first-round pick in April’s draft. Born in Nigeria, Ojabo and his family moved to Scotland in 2007, then to the United States to attend high school.

The Georgia Bulldogs shattered the glass slipper of the Michigan Wolverines Cinderella season with a 34-11 demolition on New Year’s Eve in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl inside Hard Rock Stadium.

On the latest episode of “Wolverine Confidential” podcast, MLive’s Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke discuss Hill’s status and what it means for Michigan. Plus, the beat writers discuss key takeaways from Harbaugh’s virtual news conference Thursday and preview Friday’s matchup against the Bulldogs. Give it a listen via the embedded player below (click here if you can’t see it), or search for us on your preferred podcasting platform. Can it turn into a long-term reign? Michigan DC Mike Macdonald’s coaching journey comes full circle vs. Georgia

Orange Bowl practices are closed to media and the public, but fans can still get a glimpse of Michigan football leading up to Friday’s College Football Playoff showdown against Georgia. Staff from the Orange Bowl were granted access to the first 15 minutes of the Wolverines’ practice on Tuesday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and shot video of players stretching, warming up and going through drills. Although all media access to the team has been moved to virtual, MLive is in Florida covering the Wolverines in their first appearance in the CFP. To view more Orange Bowl content, check out the stories below. Josh Gattis adjusts play calls to personnel, creating a winning formula for MichiganMichigan RB Blake Corum ‘finally back,’ recovered ahead of Orange Bowl

This week, as Michigan prepares to play Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Friday (7:30 p.m., ESPN), Ojabo was asked about it. Together, Hutchinson and Ojabo have become the best pass-rushing duo in the country, and are a big reason for the Wolverines’ turnaround defensively. “I’m focused on this season,” Ojabo said Tuesday, when asked about the NFL draft. “Knowing that you’re not going to fall from the sky and become a top-round pick, you’ve really got to grind,” Ojabo said. He said Ojabo committed to working “every day, even the days it was very difficult.”“I mean, he was running his ass off this whole season,” Hutchinson said.

We know about Heisman runner-up Aidan Hutchinson and his journey as he set the single-season sack record at 14 in 2021. But on the other side, junior edge rusher David Ojabo is making a name for himself.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — A look up and down Michigan’s depth chart on defense and you’ll notice some familiar faces. But a disastrous 2020 season brought about major change, including the installation of 34-year-old NFL assistant Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator. Not only did the Xs and Os change with Macdonald, but so did his philosophy around personnel. It was really good when he came.”Turner isn’t the only player on Michigan’s defense to say that in recent months. He wanted it to be broad-based and include as many entry points as possible for players without compromising certain principles.

The matchup between the similarly eerie bluebloods will be ratings galore as Michigan has had some of the highest-rated games on television this year.

Two members of the Michigan football team earned AP All-American first-team honors: edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and kicker Jake Moody.

Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Jameson Williams have been selected All-Americans by The Associated Press.

No. 2 seed Michigan and No. 3 Georgia will meet in a College Football Playoff semifinal on New Year’s Eve in the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The game Saturday night will decide the Big Ten Conference championship and a berth into the College Football Playoff for the Michigan Wolverines.

Conference champions will be crowned, bowl selection pecking orders will be locked in and more clarity will emerge about which teams will and won’t be among the four picked for the College Football Playoff.

Second-ranked Ohio State plays at No. 6 Michigan on Saturday with high stakes.

Michigan’s football team posted its second-highest point total of the season Saturday, routing Maryland 59-18 in College Park. Overall, Michigan received an overall grade of 76.3 (out of 100) from Pro Football Focus. With that said, here are Michigan snap counts from Saturday’s win and key takeaways from PFF’s grades. However, his overall grade was only a 78.0, largely because he received a dismal 9.1 mark in pass blocking. Even after an off game, Ojabo ranks third on the Wolverines’ defense this season with an overall grade of 84.5.

No. 6 Michigan stayed put in the rankings after its 21-17 win at Penn State last week.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Just when you thought Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo couldn’t do any more, they turn in *that* kind of performance. In total, the Wolverines compiled a season-high seven sacks; three of them by Hutchinson, who set a new single-game career high, and two from Ojabo. “Those were havoc plays by the defense,” said Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who himself lost track of the count. We made a lot of plays.”More: Overheard outside the locker room: No flinching vs. Penn StateWhile Michigan’s defense lived in the backfield on Saturday, it opened the door to big plays. “He knew we were coming,” said Hutchinson, named one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award for nation’s best lineman.

Cade McNamara threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to tight end Erick All with 3:29 left and No. 9 Michigan stayed in the Big Ten championship race, rallying past tricky No. 23 Penn State 21-17.

Michigan football overcame a late blown lead against Penn State on Saturday in Happy Valley, bouncing back to earn a massive victory and keep its Big Ten title hopes alive.

Michigan senior defensive end Aidan Hutchinson moved up one spot from Kiper’s last rankings in October, checking in at No. “Ojabo has been one of the most impressive newcomers in the country this season,” Kiper wrote. “We learned about him when we first got here,” Michigan first-year defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald said of Ojabo on Wednesday. “In the preseason, I led off my write-up on the Michigan edge rusher with ‘I think Hutchinson could have a big year,’” Kiper wrote. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

Penn State head coach James Franklin is well aware of the problems Michigan pass-rushers Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo have presented for opposing offenses this season. “Been impressed with how they’re playing on defense,” Franklin said Tuesday of Michigan. “I think it really starts with their two defensive ends: David Ojabo who we know very well, went to the same high school as (PSU defensive end) Jayson Oweh. “I mean, you watch that Michigan State game, both of those defensive ends showed up with with huge plays. “That’s what we kind of emphasize -- if we do our parts, and the D linemen do their job and vice versa, it’s a lot easier on us,” Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill said.

Michigan’s football team is 8-1 after downing Indiana 29-7 on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Defensively, they held Indiana 195 yards, including just 53 in the second half. PFF grades every player on every play in multiple facets of the game, such as passing, rushing, receiving, pass blocking, run defense, etc. With that said, here are Michigan snap counts and key takeaways from PFF’s grades from Saturday’s win. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

The Wolverines made sure that didn’t happen again during Saturday’s 29-7 win against Indiana. The move appeared to pay off as Michigan held Indiana to 195 yards of offense, including just 53 in the second half. “He had a big package in this week in the game plan. Outside linebacker David Ojabo and defensive end Taylor Upshaw each recorded a sack, while defensive end Aidan Hutchinson recorded four of the team’s nine quarterback hurries. He’s somebody you really have to account for, his ability to rush the passer and also adding the other parts to his game.

“We were preaching that all week, because, obviously, what happened last week (against) Michigan State -- that’s out of our control. I don’t know if it’s mild, but it’s somewhere less than serious. Aidan (Hutchinson), Ojabo, (Taylor) Upshaw and others, they got to the quarterback multiple times.”- Harbaugh on Michigan’s pass rush. It was great to see him have another good game.”- Harbaugh on Michigan’s red-zone offense. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

ANN ARBOR – Michigan remained alive in the Big Ten East with a 29-7 victory over Indiana on Saturday. The senior made the most of the added workload, totaling a career-high yards 168 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. He also had a key 20-yard reception that set up Michigan first-and-goal in the second quarter. He had a sack in the second quarter and then blew up a run play in the backfield on a third-and-2 in the fourth quarter. But he received the most playing time he has all season against Indiana and had a solid game with four tackles.

Can’t blame; can’t point no fingers. More: TE Erick All slowed in practice ahead of Indiana game“We’re moving on,” offensive lineman Zak Zinter said. Players and coaches reviewed the film earlier in the week and plan to make the necessary adjustments moving forward. Michigan could still win the Big Ten’s East Division but will need to finish the season 11-1 and MSU to lose twice. “Last year, we took a loss and it affected us going into the next week,” Zinter said.

But the Wolverines fared poorly against Michigan State in a stat not found in the box score: They were 0-for-6 on replay reviews. With 1:31 left in the second quarter, Michigan’s David Ojabo sacked Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne at the Spartan three-yard line, forcing a fumble in the process. Aidan Hutchinson dove on the ball in the end zone and the referees signaled a Michigan touchdown. Both resulted in Michigan State completions. The final replay was deployed early in the fourth quarter, after Michigan State had tied the game at 30 with a successful two-point conversion.

Ninth-ranked Michigan looks to keep its roll going with a defense yet to give up more than 17 points and the confidence it can achieve championship goals after falling short in previous seasons under Jim Harbaugh.

PFF grades every player on every play in multiple facets of the game, such as passing, rushing, receiving, pass blocking, run defense, etc. With that in mind, here are three takeaways from PFF’s grades of Michigan’s win over Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Michigan’s defense arguably had its best game of the year, holding Wisconsin to 210 yards and forcing seven three-and-outs. Hutchinson and Ojabo received the two highest grades on Michigan’s defense against Rutgers and replicated that against Wisconsin, earning a 90.2 and 89.9, respectively. Stueber was Michigan’s most experienced lineman heading into this season, and he has been playing like it through five games.

A stout defensive performance on Saturday earned Michigan linebacker David Ojabo player of the week honors from the Big Ten. Ojabo, whose seven-tackle, 2 1/2-sack, one forced-fumble game paced the Wolverines’ defense in a 38-17 win over Wisconsin, was named co-defensive player of the week by the conference on Monday. It was the first weekly honor for Ojabo, who has emerged this season as Michigan’s second starter at outside linebacker opposite Aidan Hutchinson. The Big Ten honor was Michigan’s second weekly player nod this season, with Ojabo joining running back Blake Corum (Sept. 13). Other Big Ten honorees this week:Offensive player of the week — RB Chase Brown (Illinois)Special teams players of the week — Jordan Stout (Penn State) and Mark Crawford (Minnesota)Freshman of the week — QB C.J.

College football fans can squabble about the strength of this year’s Wisconsin team all they want, but that won’t change the fact that Michigan just earned perhaps the most impressive win of the Jim Harbaugh era.

Saturday’s 38-17 win at Wisconsin was just another example of that jump, with the Wolverines posting a season-high six sacks and three additional quarterback hurries. “Mike and the entire defensive staff — they were really dialed in this whole game,” head coach Jim Harbaugh said afterward. We did a very good job play-calling and executing.”Michigan’s defense forced Wisconsin into four straight three-and-outs to start the game, buying enough time for the offense to strike first and build a two-score lead. It was a whole new side of a Michigan defense that developed a bend-but-not-break identity through the first four games. They don’t flinch’Stock report: Pass rush soars in win vs. Wisconsin_______________________Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

Michigan passed its first road test of the season, dominating Wisconsin 38-17 Saturday to remain unbeaten. The sophomore wideout had a team-high six catches for 81 yards, including a highlight-reel 38-yard grab in the third quarter that set up a J.J. McCarthy touchdown run. Michigan’s offensive lineThe line kept the pocket clean for Michigan’s quarterbacks for most of the game and did not allow a sack against Wisconsin’s vaunted pass rush. The Wolverines averaged just 2.5 yards per rush but totaled 112 yards on the ground. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

It was tested until the final couple minutes in Saturday’s 20-13 victory over Rutgers at Michigan Stadium. With the Wolverines’ offense scuffling in the second half, the Scarlet Knights had seized momentum, cutting a 20-3 halftime deficit to 20-13 with 14:09 remaining. Rutgers had three more possessions to trim into Michigan’s lead but came away empty on all three. Rutgers took advantage of a seemingly tired Michigan defense, slashing and dashing its way down field primarily on the ground. Two I can think of, one right before the half and the other one in the second half.

Michigan and Rutgers kick off Big Ten play at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Game InformationWho: Michigan Wolverines (3-0) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0)When: 3:30 p.m.Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Michigan)Twitter: Aaron McMann, Ryan Zuke, Andrew KahnLive updates: Follow along at mlive.com/wolverinesPoint spread: Michigan -20.5How to WatchTV Network: ABC (Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge, Molly McGrath)Streaming-only options:Watch & DVR College Football Live | fuboTV: Stream live TV with ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN & top channels without cable. WatchESPN | Hulu + Live TV | Sling | YouTube TVMajor cable providers:Comcast: Channel 65/256 (HD) | StreamingSpectrum: Channel 45/778 (HD) | StreamingDish: Channel 410 | StreamingDIRECTV: Channel 610 | Streaming*Channel numbers listed are for Michigan subscribers and may change by geographic area. But after an impressive 3-0 start, there appears to be some validity to those sentiments. *Rutgers is off to a 3-0 start, but does it have a legitimate shot at pulling off an upset Saturday?

A Blair student one year older, Odafe Jayson Oweh, also of Nigerian descent, had just made a switch from hoops to football. Like Oweh, Ojabo “was also tall and strong and a freak athlete,” according to Saylor, who spoke to MLive via phone this week. Forgot not having played football; Ojabo had barely watched it on TV. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh was asked this week about coaching players with limited football experience. In addition to Ojabo, Michigan has defensive lineman Julius Welschof, a former skier from Germany who didn’t start playing football until high school.

Chaos reigned supreme on Saturday in Michigan’s 47-14 win over Western Michigan, a game in which the Wolverines flashed multiple different looks, fronts and coverages under their first-year defensive coordinator. “We needed to show some different looks; we needed to disguise some coverages. With Macdonald, a former assistant coach with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, disguises and different looks were the name of the game. Instead, Michigan now has to worry about opponents over the middle — an area Western Michigan took advantage of early. Western Michigan had very little film to work with ahead of time — giving Michigan an inherent advantage with its defense.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The scene outside Michigan Stadium reminds me of years past. Inside the stadium, Michigan’s football team has taken the field. There have been rumors about banged up players along the offensive line, which would explain why the coaching staff has remained so coy about starters. Zak Zinter was in uniform and present early on wit ha club on his right hand, leaving in doubt his eligibility. Look for Ojabo and Taylor Upshaw to split time there; Michigan is going to do everything it can to deploy Hutchinson.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – There are 25 players on the Michigan football roster who received scholarship offers from Minnesota during their recruiting processes. TE Erick AllRecruiting profile: 4-star, No. OL Karsen BarnhartRecruiting profile: 4-star, No. HenningRecruiting profile: 4-star, No. DL Luiji VilainRecruiting profile: 4-star, No.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Which pair of Michigan football players who share a jersey number will unite to be the most valuable this season? This year’s roster, with the new rule in place, has 45 duos who will wear the same jersey number. Some of the Michigan jersey number duos contain players who will contribute on different sides of the ball. 1: Both players must wear a jersey number for the entire season for their stats to qualify in favor of said jersey number. Other eligible duosHere are all the other jersey number duos listed on the 2020 Michigan football roster, as of Oct. 16.

Unfortunately, the defensive line wasn’t a strength for Michigan a year ago. Even though the schedule is shorter this season, Michigan won’t avoid the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten. Look no further than the 2019 recruiting class to find the X-factors for this defensive line. Beyond Hinton and Smith, the rest of the defensive line depth is hard to project. Beyond Hutchinson and Paye, the defensive line could very well be a weakness for Michigan, and that would be a crippling blow to a young defense.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan football got very little help from its freshman class last season, but according to head coach Jim Harbaugh, at least 11 true freshmen will contribute early in the 2019 season. He's going to play and work into that safety position, but he's really done extremely well." Receivers Cornelius Johnson, Giles Jackson will be playing both special teams and then working their way into the receiver position." Turner has been really good playing in special teams," Harbaugh said. He's going to be very good and playing."

Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The University of Michigan updated its online football roster Monday, revealing numbers for 25 true freshmen who were members of the 2019 recruiting class that ranked No. Here are the jersey numbers for the 25 scholarship players, according to the team's official website:3. RB Zach Charbonnet30. OL Zach Carpenter58.