Isaiah Hole

Michigan

Jesus follower. Publisher of @WolverinesWire, covering #Michigan for @usatodaysports network. Host of Locked @OnWolverines Podcast. 1 John 4:10

Articles

Dusty May discusses Yaxel Lendeborg's impact on Michigan's 2025 roster for first time

2 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Michigan basketball coach Dusty May secured Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 1 transfer portal player, after he initially declared for the NBA draft. • May emphasized Lendeborg's versatility and ability to play multiple positions, similar to other players on the roster. • Lendeborg's playmaking ability and passing skills are expected to unlock new offensive opportunities for Michigan.
ESPN's 2025 Big Ten FPI rankings revealed: shocking picks and bold predictions

2 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Several teams' rankings are debated, with some considered underrated, while other top teams are seen as overrated. Almost always controversial, ESPN has released its updated Football Power Index for the 2025 preseason. While it tends to get some of the top teams pretty close with its advanced analytics expectations, it usually has some pretty big misses year over year, as well.
Michigan football all-outgoing transfer portal team: Players who starred elsewhere

3 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• This article presents an "all-transfer portal team" comprised of former Michigan Wolverines football players who transferred to other schools. • The team includes offensive and defensive players, as well as special teams positions, highlighting notable players at each position. • Many of the players featured achieved greater success or playing time after transferring, while some faced continued challenges or injuries.
Michigan football all-transfer portal team: Top Wolverines stars revealed

3 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Michigan football has increasingly utilized the transfer portal to bolster its roster. • The offense isn't quite as prolific as the defense when it comes to the incoming portal players. • Some players who transferred in this cycle are included due to the lack of numbers. In the not-so-distant past, it was something of a rare occasion that you'd see teams like Michigan football taking in many, if any, transfers.
Ron Bellamy: Semaj Morgan fits perfectly in Chip Lindsey’s Michigan football offense

3 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Michigan football wide receiver Semaj Morgan expects to be more involved in the offense under new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. • Bellamy emphasizes the importance of recruiting top talent from Michigan, particularly the Detroit area. DETROIT -- Recruiting is the lifeblood of any college football program, and it always starts with getting the guys at home that can help you out.
Ron Bellamy on Chip Lindsey's balanced, explosive Michigan offense for 2025

4 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Michigan football is revamping its offense for the 2025 season with new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. • The Wolverines aim to be more explosive in the passing game under Lindsey, emphasizing downfield throws. • Despite the changes, the team maintains its commitment to a balanced offensive approach, incorporating both running and passing plays. DETROIT -- To some degree, the Michigan football offense will be a bit different in 2025.
Watch Ron Bellamy discuss Michigan football's revamped offense in new video

4 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Michigan football is banking on offseason offensive improvements and a strong defense to return to the College Football Playoff. • Wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy praised Underwood's leadership and unique abilities but refrained from comparing him to past Michigan quarterbacks. • Bellamy also highlighted Semaj Morgan's explosiveness and progress within the new offensive scheme.
Michigan football's transfer wide receivers Donaven McCulley and Anthony Simpson shine

4 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Michigan football's wide receiver group saw some changes with players transferring out and new additions through the portal and freshmen recruits. • Donaven McCulley, a transfer from Indiana, has impressed coaches with his experience and leadership. • Anthony Simpson, a transfer from UMass, is expected to bring explosiveness to the team. DETROIT -- Michigan football didn't exactly overhaul the wide receiver corps this offseason, but it did make some moves it hopes will revamp the position group.
Bryce Underwood shows strong leadership at Michigan as a top quarterback

4 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Underwood's commitment to Michigan is expected to positively impact local recruiting efforts. DETROIT -- As the first official visit weekend comes to a close, there were some Michigan football coaches who made the short road trip 45 minutes east to the SoundMind SoundBody camp at Wayne State University to check out local prospects. But it wasn't that long ago that the 2025 No. 1 overall recruit, five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood was participating in the very same camp.
Michigan football's top underrated recruits of the modern era who beat the odds

6 days ago | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Isaiah Hole

• Michigan football has a history of developing undervalued recruits into successful college and NFL players. • Several players, including the Glasgow brothers, significantly outperformed their recruiting rankings, going from walk-ons to NFL draft picks. • Other under-the-radar recruits, like Josh Uche and Hassan Haskins, became key contributors and were drafted higher than expected.