Matt Hartwell

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Michigan ranks Top 10 nationally with 13 returning starters in 2025

1 week ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After watching several of its biggest stars head to the NFL Draft, it would be fair to approach the Michigan Wolverines with a bit of skepticism heading into 2025. However, PFF data compiled by 247Sports may give new reason for confidence. The Wolverines are tied for 10th nationally in returning starters among power conference teams — with 13 players who started at least six games in 2024 coming back this fall.
Michigan Football RB Ben Hall enters transfer portal

1 week ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Junfu Han-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images After two seasons in Ann Arbor, Michigan running back Benjamin Hall has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, as first reported by On3.
3 Michigan Football players with the most to prove this spring

1 week ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images For some guys, spring ball represents a chance to get back to business. A chance for former starters like Ernest Hausmann or Giovanni El-Hadi to knock the dust off and pick right back up where they left off among their fellow starters. For others, it’s an audition. A chance to earn a starting job, carve out a bigger role, or simply prove they belong in the rotation. Here are three Michigan Wolverines with the most to prove this spring.
Michigan WR Amorion Walker (once again) enters the transfer portal

2 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The roller coaster career of Amorion Walker has taken yet another unforeseen twist. The 6-foot-3, 182-pound wide receiver is entering the transfer portal.
Michigan WR Amorion Walker (once again) enters the transfer portal

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matt Hartwell

The roller coaster career of Amorion Walker has taken yet another unforeseen twist. The 6-foot-3, 182-pound wide receiver is entering the transfer portal. Walker, who wore the prestigious No. 1 jersey for the Wolverines in 2024 — a number traditionally reserved for standout Michigan receivers — saw limited action last season. He appeared in four games and started one. He caught just three passes for 34 yards.
Predicting Michigan’s most impactful players in 2025

2 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images With plenty of leadership returning on defense and new playmakers coming in on offense, this year’s team has the pieces to make some noise in the Big Ten. Here’s a look at the Michigan Wolverines who could lead that charge for the offense and defense in 2025. Retaining Derrick Moore was arguably one of the biggest wins of the offseason for the coaching staff.
Ranking Michigan Football’s 2025 position groups by level of confidence

2 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images After losing most of its offensive and defensive production from 2024 to the NFL, the Michigan Wolverines brought in a top-tier recruiting class and made more than a few interesting moves in the transfer portal. Several notable names are also back with high expectations, but not all position groups are created equal. Here’s how we power rank each position group heading into spring, from most to least confident.
How Michigan’s offense will thrive in 2025 even without Colston Loveland

3 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images As the Michigan Wolverines work their way through spring practices, one of the biggest questions surrounding the offense is how the passing game will evolve without star tight end Colston Loveland. The team’s most reliable target in 2024, Loveland led Michigan in receptions (56) and receiving yards (582) despite missing three games.
Ohio State QB Will Howard blames Michigan fans for NFL Combine criticism

3 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Rather than owning up to the criticism surrounding his NFL Scouting Combine performance, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is shifting the blame to Michigan fans. Following a shaky showing in Indianapolis — where he missed multiple throws and left scouts with at least a few valid questions — Howard brushed off the backlash, claiming the Wolverine faithful were the ones exaggerating his struggles.
NFL Draft Profile: Michigan Football DB Quinten Johnson

3 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

(Photo by Columbus Dispatch-USA TODAY Sports) Quinten Johnson has been a steady, reliable force in Michigan’s secondary, and he’ll look to bring his physicality and experience to a team in need of depth at the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. A former four-star recruit from Washington D.C., Johnson has seen action in six seasons for Michigan football, making significant contributions to both defense and special teams.