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Michigan's linebacker rotation is led by Chase Taylor, Nathaniel Staehling and probable middle linebacker Troy Bowles, with Aisea Moa and Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng also expected to play.
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Dom Nichols and John Henry Daley project as the starting defensive ends with Cam Brandt next in the rotation, though Michigan could use six or seven edge defenders against Western Michigan.
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Trey Pierce and Enow Etta have secured the starting defensive-tackle roles, with Jonah Lea'ea, Bobby Kanka and Deyvid Palepale filling out the primary interior rotation.
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Jyaire Hill, Zeke Berry and Smith Snowden headline the cornerback group, Berry and Snowden can shift to nickel by matchup, and Shamari Earls is the first reserve after a strong camp.
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Chris Bracy, Mason Curtis and Rod Moore form the safety rotation, but Michigan will continue monitoring Moore during his multi-year injury return even though he is taking every practice rep and will play in the opener.