Ryan and Clinton continue with fall previews, and Clayton Sayfie from the Wolverine joins the show to talk Michigan in Kyle Wittingham’s first season.
Michigan is perhaps the most fascinating wild card in the Big Ten for 2026. It went 9-4 last season, losing to arguably the four best teams it faced. However, one could argue the impressiveness of winning nine games with the coaching … situation … that was present. In comes Kyle Whittingham have a highly successful two decade run leading Utah. Bare minimum, he brings an “adult in the room” mentality, even if he has never coached east of the Rocky Mountains. What have the early returns been on Michigan’s new head man?
On offense, Bryce Underwood arrived last season to much fanfare, but struggled throwing the football for large stretches of the season. How can he elevate his game in 2026, and how much will having an actual QB coach help? The rushing game was one of the country’s best last season. Lead back Justice Haynes transferred to Georgia Tech, but Jordan Marshall returns — and five-star freshman Savion Hiter enters. OC Jason Beck’s Utah offense finished last season second in rush yards per game. What is the ceiling of this Michigan rush attack?
On defense, Michigan once again excelled last season. Plenty of talent returns, particularly in the secondary. However health is a concern for several key players. Safety Rod Moore played sparingly last season, after missing all of 2024 due to a knee injury. Imported edge rusher John Henry Daley is one of the best in the nation, but had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon last November. Can either player be an X-factor in 2026?
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