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- Blake Frazier won Michigan's starting left-tackle job with one of the line's most consistent camps, while Andrew Babalola was limited by a minor injury. - Frazier is now over 300 pounds and believes his added size, retained athleticism and more aggressive mindset address the physical and mental limitations he showed in 2025. - Michigan expects all three guard contenders to play against Western Michigan, with Evan Link working next to Frazier on the left side and six experienced starters available across the line. - The offense intends to make its three-back run game the weekly foundation and also expects quarterback Bryce Underwood's mobility to be part of the rushing attack. - Offensive-line coach Jim Harding has emphasized exhaustive pressure-look preparation and shared film study, giving the veteran unit a clearer plan for improving its pass protection.

- Freshman Tommy Carr is projected as Michigan's No. 2 quarterback after a strong spring in which he led the spring game in passing and rushing and impressed Kyle Whittingham with his preparation and command. - Bryson Kuzdzal projects as Michigan's third running back after 326 yards and four touchdowns on 76 carries last year, but his limited yards after contact and missed tackles forced leave questions about efficiency in a larger role. - Texas transfer Jaime Ffrench is competing for Michigan's third receiver spot with strong recruiting traits and prior chemistry with Bryce Underwood, but he enters after recording only one catch and virtually no game reps last season. - New starting H-back Jalen Hoffman graded among the nation's best run-blocking tight ends last season and offers more receiving potential than his predecessor, although his role and snap volume in the new offense remain uncertain. - Andrew Babalola is competing for Michigan's left-tackle job after last year's season-ending knee surgery, but missed spring work and another fall-camp injury make his ability to reach a high ceiling a major line variable.

- Michigan has expressed internal and public confidence that Jake Guarnera can develop into an All-American offensive lineman. - Babalola already possesses the desired physical ability, while his remaining issues were described as technical details that coaching can improve.

- Utah transfer Jonah Lea'ea added 20 to 25 pounds of muscle and expects frequent three-down defensive-tackle rotation work behind Michigan starters Trey Pierce and Enow Etta. - Michigan is giving the most rhino-package reps to Manuel Beigel, Avery Gach and Marky Walbridge, using an extra blocker who can assist the run game, protect the passer and occasionally release as a receiver. - Bryson Kuzdzal is healthy after camp and holds Michigan's RB3 role behind Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter, with the staff rotating all three backs throughout preseason work. - Michigan players describe Jason Beck's offense as faster and more up-tempo, with improved pass protection and a pace designed to force defensive checks and communication.

- Bryce Underwood's sophomore leap is the central offensive variable after he completed 60.3% of his passes, ranked 97th in passer rating and finished 2025 with seven interceptions over the final five games; improved coaching and a stronger supporting cast should give him a better environment in 2026. - Freshman RB Savion Hiter arrived at 6-foot, 220 pounds with advanced contact balance, receiving and pass-protection ability, but a workload split with returning 1,000-yard scrimmage producer Jordan Marshall could cap each back's individual volume. - Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan form the established top two at wide receiver, while the No. 3 role remains unsettled; another credible playmaker would prevent defenses from concentrating coverage on Marsh. - TEs Hogan Hansen and Zack Marshall were full fall-camp participants after significant shoulder-related absences; Hansen played only 76 snaps in 2025, while Marshall missed winter and spring work after a post-Citrus Bowl procedure. - Michigan's line ranked 21st in PFF run blocking but 86th in pass-blocking efficiency in 2025, allowing 13 sacks and 89 pressures on 405 dropbacks; new OL coach Jim Harding inherits a clear pass-protection problem after Utah ranked first in that efficiency metric last season.

- Jason Beck plans to expand Bryce Underwood's designed-run role after the quarterback averaged 7.4 yards per non-sack carry with six rushing touchdowns in 2025. - Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter give Michigan two backs with both breakaway athleticism and strong contact balance, with Marshall averaging 3.93 yards after contact per carry in 2025. - Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan enter 2026 as Michigan's most reliable receiving anchors after combining for only one drop on 71 receptions, 1,078 yards and nine touchdowns last season. - Michigan's tight ends lack starting experience but feature four multi-year developmental players in Zack Marshall, Jalen Hoffman, Deakon Tonielli and Hogan Hansen who now have a path to expanded roles. - Michigan entered camp with eight offensive linemen it trusted to start, including six returning multi-game starters, and is cross-training tackles at guard while identifying its best five.

- Bryce Underwood reportedly made a major fall-camp jump in decision-making, progression work, footwork, pocket presence and command of Jason Beck's offense; Western Michigan is the first live test of whether that practice improvement carries over. - Michigan's offensive line and nearly every other position battle are described as settled, although the staff will withhold the public depth chart until the opener. - Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan have separated as the top two receivers within a seven-man rotation. The staff expects a more explosive passing game if Jordan Marshall, Savion Hiter and Bryson Kuzdzal establish the run. - Michigan expects to use nickel more than its base 4-3, drawing from a six-linebacker rotation led by improved Chase Taylor, Troy Bowles and North Dakota State transfer Nathaniel Staehling. Safety Rod Moore is currently healthy and expected to be a major factor.

- Transfer John Henry Daley was viewed as a strong addition, but his health remains uncertain entering the season. - Savion Hiter has drawn highly favorable internal reviews despite the analyst not yet having evaluated his college play directly. - The offensive line remains the largest spring carryover question and is not yet projected as a top national unit. - Michigan still won nine games last season despite inconsistent quarterback play and staff instability, leaving meaningful upside if Bryce Underwood develops in a steadier environment. - The receiving corps has an established building block in Marsh to support that quarterback progression.

- Michigan football held its first of two scrimmages in fall camp on Saturday, Aug. - 15 at Michigan Stadium, exactly three weeks before the season opener against Western Michigan. - The team "came out healthy," which is what one individual feels is the most important aspect of these days. - Another said one of the standouts was true freshman wide receiver Travis Johnson and that the offensive line had a good...

- Michigan's tight-end role is expected to emphasize reliability and consistency, with the group serving as a safety valve in the passing game rather than being judged only by raw receiving production. - The staff still wants a power-running identity behind a potentially strong offensive line, so Hoffman and possibly Owens must also contribute to the run-game structure.

- OL: Michigan depth chart still has position battles along the offensive line Blake Frazier, Evan Link and Andrew Babalola are competing at LT Both guard spots still being sorted out Crucial for them to give...

- Andrew Babalola's health is one of Michigan's highest-leverage camp variables. If fully recovered, he has a clear path to start at left tackle and the source sees all-conference upside; moving him inside to guard was dismissed as unlikely. - Michigan needs more than John Henry Daley in the edge rotation, with the competing options behind him carrying significant breakout potential but no settled hierarchy. - Chase Taylor is the source's projected starter at one linebacker spot, while Troy Bowles, Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng and Nate Staling remain in the mix around him. - A fully healthy Rod Moore is viewed as secure at safety. The open question is whether Winston, Jordan Young or Jacob Oden can push Chris Bracey for the other starting role.

- OL: The race for the two starting guard spots is far from decided.

- OL: In an exclusive interview with Maize n Brew, Michigan Football OL Brady Norton talks about competing for the right guard job, how Jim Harding has helped him improve this offseason, and much more