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Wolverine247 spring football takeaways, what we learned about Michigan's offense
- ### Top Actionable Intel
- This is a detailed Michigan offense spring review from Wolverine247. Biggest overall signal: the staff likes the roster's offensive talent more than last year, but Bryce Underwood's development still decides the ceiling.
- QB Bryce Underwood is not being handled with automatic-star treatment. The staff praises his work ethic and leadership, but publicly keeps stressing that he has to improve for Michigan to contend.
- QB Tommy Carr made a strong spring impression and looks like a potential steal from the 2026 class. He is not a threat to Underwood, but he may be good enough to matter in the QB2 conversation.
- RB Savion Hiter is one of the most-hyped freshmen on the roster and is expected to be an immediate-impact player even with Jordan Marshall back.
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Spring Game Takeaways: Ohio State’s next star WR, grading Bryce Underwood, Darian Mensah shines! | Michigan podcast segment
- Top Team-Specific Takeaways
- This is just a Michigan defense that is going to be absolutely generational because earlier in the show we talked about Florida's 45 to 42 spring game.
- That defense is just that good.
- I Defensive line is a real strength.
- if they have a sick defensive line and if they can run the ball really effectively with a couple good backs, I could mean it's not going to change my opinion on whether Michigan can win eight nine games.
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Who had the best and worst offseasons in college football? | Michigan podcast segment
- Michigan's coaching and personnel reset: Massively upgraded coaching staff after years of off-field distractions; added five-star tackle returning from preseason ACL injury; new OC from Utah (via Virginia) can utilize hybrid weapons like Buchanan; removed distraction layer that plagued previous regime.
- Michigan: Upgraded coaching staff dramatically (removed off-field distraction layer); added five-star tackle returning from ACL; new OC from Utah emphasizes hybrid weapons (Buchanan); Savon Hairston five-star RB ready now; far more confident vibe and "adults in room" feel than prior years.
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- Michigan’s linebackers are still a concern, but upside remains high.
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Feeling really good...
- Process of elimination suggests Burrell; Guerrant would be bigger deal; Dobson theoretically possible but Michigan 2nd/3rd.
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Quick DL note
- DL/LB: Makes sense Michigan DL over the next two years will rival any two year run
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On Tavares Harrington
- Tavares Harrington reportedly moving to nickel; seeking 247 confirmation on safety designation.
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Michigan feels good, Alabama doesn’t…
- Injury: first note is mattison was going to be a safety at michigan, whereas harrigton will play nickel.
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Where Michigan, and its opponents, landed in post-spring CBS Sports 138 rankings
- Michigan ranks 16th post-spring, 5th Big Ten; faces Ohio State, Oregon (top-3), Indiana, Oklahoma (top-10).
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OT : Jalen Duren ….
- Duren limited outside 8 feet, bull-rush only, poor handle, not playoff-transferable; clogs middle, sagging defense limits Cade's movement.
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Belgian Malinois
- DB: UofM Health - West (formerly Metro Hospital for West Michiganders) recently started a security program where they have three (soon to be four) Malinois/Shepherd mixes on site at the hospital.
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