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2024 Michigan Wolverines football
ReliaQuest Bowl, vs. Alabama
Conference	Big Ten Conference
Record	7–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Head coach	Sherrone Moore (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Kirk Campbell and Steve Casula (interim) (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Spread option
Defensive coordinator	Don Martindale (1st season)
Base defense	Multiple 4–2–5
Captains	Max Bredeson Donovan Edwards Rod Moore Makari Paige Josaiah Stewart
Home stadium	Michigan Stadium
Uniform
Seasons← 20232025 →

The 2024 Michigan Wolverines football team is an American football team that represents the University of Michigan in the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Sherrone Moore, the Wolverines play home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Jim Harbaugh, who was the head coach for the Michigan Wolverines from 2015 to 2023, winning three consecutive Big Ten championships and a national championship in 2023, departed to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Jesse Minter, the defensive coordinator, joined Harbaugh at the same position for the Chargers. Michigan replaced Minter with Don Martindale, who was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants from 2018 to 2023. They also promoted quarterbacks coach Kirk Campbell to offensive coordinator, replacing Sherrone Moore’s previous post.

Despite starting the season 4–1, with a sole loss to No. 3 Texas, Michigan struggled to replicate their success from the previous season, falling to 5–5 before winning their final two regular season games. This included a 13–10 upset victory against rival No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium, despite entering the game as 20.5 point underdogs. It marked the fourth consecutive win against the Buckeyes, the longest streak for the Wolverines since 1988–91, and the largest upset in the series history.

Following the regular season, Michigan fired Kirk Campbell as offensive coordinator, and promoted tight ends coach Steve Casula on an interim basis for the postseason. On December 31, Michigan will play No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, a rematch of last season’s Rose Bowl (CFP semifinal).

Schedule

Rankings

Game summaries

vs Fresno State

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: August 31
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), sunny, NE 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
• Game attendance: 110,665
• Referee: Jeff Servinski
• TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentator), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter)

Michigan opened the season at home against the Fresno State Bulldogs. Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from Alex Orji to Donovan Edwards. The teams exchanged field goals in the second quarter, first a 41-yard field goal by Dylan Lynch for Fresno State, then a 45-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada for Michigan. Michigan led, 10–3, at halftime. Michigan scored the only points of the third quarter via a 53-yard field goal by Zvada. Michigan extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 55-yard field goal by Zvada. The teams then exchanged touchdowns, first a 16-yard touchdown pass from Mikey Keene to Raylen Sharpe for Fresno State, then an 18-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Colston Loveland for Michigan. Michigan scored the final points of the game via an 86-yard interception return by Will Johnson.

This was the first ever meeting between the two teams. Senior quarterback Davis Warren made his first start of his career, and completed 15 of 25 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown. Dominic Zvada's 55-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the sixth-longest in program history. Defensively, Michigan held Fresno State to nine rushing yards, including -16 rushing yards in the second-half.

vs No. 3 Texas

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: September 7
• Game time: 12:10 p.m. ET
• Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C), sunny, NW 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
• Game attendance: 111,170
• Referee: Ron Snodgrass
• TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)

In week 2, Michigan hosted the Texas Longhorns. Texas opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 21-yard touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Gunnar Helm. Michigan finally got on the board in the second quarter via a 37-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Texas scored 17 points in the quarter via a seven-yard touchdown run by Jerrick Gibson, a 26-yard field goal by Bert Auburn, and a five-yard touchdown pass from Ewers to Matthew Golden. Texas led, 24–3, at halftime. In the third quarter, Michigan scored a 52-yard field goal by Zvada. Texas responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Ewers to Jaydon Blue. Michigan scored the only points of the fourth quarter via a 31-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Semaj Morgan.

The loss ended Michigan's streak of 29 consecutive regular season wins. The 28 wins tied a Big Ten Conference record. Quarterback Davis Warren completed 22 passes for a career-high 204 yards. Tight end Colston Loveland recorded eight receptions for 70 yards.

vs Arkansas State

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: September 14
• Game time: Noon
• Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), sunny, NE 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
• Game attendance: 110,250
• Referee: Jerry McGinn
• TV announcers (BTN): Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (color commentator), and Brooke Fletcher (sideline reporter)

On September 14, Michigan defeated Arkansas State, 28–18, before a crowd of 110,250 at Michigan Stadium.

Arkansas State opened the game with a 13-play, 51-yard drive to Michigan's 24-yard line, but Clune Van Andel's field goal attempt missed the mark. Michigan then drove 76 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 30-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings. Late in the first quarter, Davis Warren threw an interception that Charles Willekes returned 30 yards to the Michigan 15-yard line. On the third play of the second quarter, Arkansas State capitalized on the turnover, as Van Andel kicked a 27-yard field goal. Michigan responded with a 75-yard, 13-play, seven-and-a-half minute drive that featured seven runs by Donovan Edwards, including a seven-yard touchdown run. On Michigan's next possession, Michigan drove 55 yards on four plays, including a 30-yard run by Mullings to the Arkansas State five-yard line, followed by a five-yard touchdown run by Mullings. Warren was intercepted for a second time with 1:15 remaining in the half. In the final minute of the half, Arkansas State drove 58 yards to Michigan's 21-yard line, but Van Andel missed a 38-yard field goal in the final seconds of the half. Michigan led, 21–3, at halftime.

On Michigan's second possession of the second half, Davis Warren threw his third interception. Davis was replaced at quarterback by Alex Orji. Late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, Mullings and Orji led Michigan on an 80-yard drive capped by a nine-yard touchdown pass from Orji to Hogan Hansen. Midway through the fourth quarter, Arkansas State drove 64 yards, scoring on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Timmy McClain to Reginald Harden Jr. After holding Michigan to a three-and-out, Arkansas State mounted another long drive, covering 75 yards and ending with a 22-yard touchdown pass from McClain to Harden with eight seconds remaining in the game.

Davis Warren threw 14 passes, all of which were caught -- 11 by Michigan receivers and three by Arkansas State defenders. Following the game, Michigan announced that Alex Orji would take over from Warren as Michigan's starting quarterback.

Michigan tallied 301 rushing yards in the game, led by Kalel Mullings (153 yards, 15 carries, two touchdowns) and Donovan Edwards (82 yards, 17 carries, one touchdown). Tight end Marlin Klein made his first career start, recording three receptions for 43 yards.

Michigan's defense held Arkansas State to 58 rushing yards, including -6 rushing yards in the first half. However, Arkansas State quarterbacks completed 26 of 44 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns.

vs No. 11 USC

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: September 21
• Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT/12:30 p.m. PDT
• Game weather: 83 °F (28 °C), sunny, NW 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
• Game attendance: 110,702
• Referee: Chris Coyte
• TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

On September 21, Michigan defeated USC, 27–24, before a crowd of 110,702 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. It was USC's first conference game as a member of the Big Ten.

The teams exchanged punts on the first four drives. On Michigan's third drive, Kalel Mullings ran 53 yards for a touchdown with 3:10 remaining in the first quarter. The team's then exchanged punts on the next three drives. On Michigan's fifth drive of the game, the Wolverines drove 80 yards in six plays, ending with a 41-yard touchdown run by Donovan Edwards. USC then drove 64 yards, including passes from Miller Moss to Zachariah Branch of 24 and 42 yards, the latter moving the ball to Michigan's 10-yard line. Michigan's defense held, and USC's Michael Lantz kicked a 29-yard field goal. Michigan led, 14–3, at halftime.

On the opening drive of the second half, USC drove 75 yards on 12 plays, ending with a nine-yard touchdown pass from Moss to Duce Robinson. Michigan was held to a three-and-out on its first drive of the second half. On USC's second drive of the second half, Will Johnson intercepted a Moss pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown. Dominic Zvada's extra point kick was blocked, and Michigan led, 20–10. On USC's next possession, Woody Marks ran for a 65-yard gain to the Michigan two-yard line. Moss was sacked and fumbled at the nine-yard line; Kenneth Grant recovered the fumble and returned it to the USC 18-yard line where USC's Woody Marks ripped the ball from Grant's arms for a fumble recovery. USC scored on a 16-yard pass from Moss to Jay Fair, and Michigan's lead was narrowed to 20–17 at the end of the third quarter.

With 8:35 remaining in the game, Donovan Edwards fumbled as USC linebacker Eric Gentry punched the ball from Edwards' hands and recovered the ball at Michigan's 18-yard line. USC then took the lead on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Moss to Ja'Kobi Lane. After an exchange of punts, Michigan took over at its own 11-yard line with 3:25 remaining. Mullings ran for 63 yards to the 17-yard line with 2:21 remaining and ultimately scored the winning touchdown on a one-yard run with 37 seconds remaining.

Quarterback Alex Orji made his first career start, completing seven of 12 passes for 32 yards, "the lowest output by a Michigan quarterback since 1987." Kalel Mullings rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Donovan Edwards also tallied 74 rushing yards as Michigan backs combined for 290 rushing ayrds.

Michigan's defense held USC to -16 rushing yards in the first half. Michigan had four sacks, including two by Josaiah Stewart. Will Johnson became the first player in program history with more than two career interceptions returned for touchdowns.

vs Minnesota (Little Brown Jug)

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: September 28
• Game time: Noon
• Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), rain, NE 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
• Game attendance: 110,340
• Referee: Mark Kluczynski
• TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)

On September 28, Michigan defeated Minnesota, 27–24, before a crowd of 110,340 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, to retain the Little Brown Jug. Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 27-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings. Michigan scored 14 points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run by Mullings and an 11-yard touchdown pass from Alex Orji to Tyler Morris. Minnesota finally got on the board via via a 20-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Michigan led, 21–3, at halftime. Michigan scored the only points of the third quarter via a 53-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Michigan extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 35-yard field goal by Zvada. Minnesota scored 21 points in the fourth quarter via two touchdown runs by Darius Taylor, from three-yards, and four-yards, respectively, and a 12-yard touchdown pass from Max Brosmer to Daniel Jackson.

Michigan's defense recorded four sacks and eight tackles for loss in the first half of the game for the first time since a game against Penn State on November 15, 2021. With four receptions for 41 yards, tight end Colston Loveland's 1,112 career receiving yards ranks fifth all-time among tight ends, while his 84 career receptions ranks tied for sixth in program history.

at Washington

at Husky Stadium • Seattle, Washington

• Date: October 5
• Game time: 7:30 p.m.
• Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), sunny, N 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
• Game attendance: 72,132
• Referee: Kole Knueppel
• TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentator), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter)

On October 5, Michigan lost to Washington 17–27. Washington opened the scoring in the first quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from Will Rogers to Denzel Boston. Washington extended their lead in the second quarter via a 16-yard touchdown pass from Rogers to Giles Jackson. Michigan scored ten points in the quarter via a 39-yard touchdown run by Donovan Edwards, and a 45-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Washington led, 14–10, at halftime. Michigan took their first lead of the game in the third quarter via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jack Tuttle to Colston Loveland. Tuttle committed two turnovers in the final ten minutes of the game, and Washington capitalized. Washington scored 13 points in the fourth quarter via a 28-yard field goal by Grady Gross, a one-yard touchdown run by Jonah Coleman, and a 32-yard field goal by Gross.

The loss ended an 11-game streak of consecutive wins on the road for the Wolverines, which tied a program record. The loss also ended a program record streak of 27 consecutive Big Ten wins.

at No. 22 Illinois (rivalry)

at Memorial Stadium • Champaign, Illinois

• Date: October 19
• Game time: 3:30 p.m.
• Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), sunny, SW 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
• Game attendance: 60,670
• Referee: Tim O'Dey
• TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

On October 19, following its first bye week, Michigan lost to Illinois, 21–7, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois wore 1924 throwback uniforms to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Red Grange's six-touchdown game against Michigan on the day Memorial Stadium was dedicated.

On the opening drive of the game, Illinois drove 46 yards on seven plays, including a 29-yard run by Aidan Laughery, and took the lead on a 47-yard field goal by David Olano. Michigan punted on its first two possessions. On its third possession, quarterback Jack Tuttle fumbled at Michigan's 25-yard line, setting up a 32-yard field goal by Olano. On Michigan's next possession, Donovan Edwards fumbled and Illinois recovered the ball at midfield. The Illini then drove 51 yards on seven plays, scoring on a two-yard touchdown pass from Luke Altmyer to Tanner Arkin. Trailing, 13-0, Michigan then drove 72 yards on 12 plays, including eight runs by Kalel Mullings, ending with a one-yard touchdown run by Mullings. Illinois drove 49 yards in the closing two minutes of the first half, but Olano's field-goal attempt from 44 yards was blocked by Makari Paige. Illinois led 13–7 at halftime.

On the opening drive of the second half, Michigan was held to a three-and-out. Illinois then drove 55 yards in eight plays, including a 36-yard run by Tanner Arkin on a fake punt, and ending with a one-yard touchdown run by Altmyer and a two-point conversion pass from Donovan Leary to Zakhari Franklin. Michigan's next two drives combined for 14:13 of game time, however, they failed to score any points due to a blocked 28-yard field goal try by Dominic Zvada and an interception thrown by Tuttle at the Illinois two-yard line. Michigan's offense was held scoreless by the Fighting Illini for the final 31:40 of the game. This was Illinois' first victory against Michigan since 2009.

Michigan scored only seven points against an Illinois defense that gave up 49 points to Purdue one week earlier. It was Michigan's lowest point total since a 31-0 loss to Notre Dame in September 2014. Quarterback Jack Tuttle made his first start of the season for Michigan and completed 20 of 32 passes for 208 yards (129 in the fourth quarter) with one interception and a fumble. Tuttle was also sacked five times. After the game, CBS broadcaster Brian Jones described Michigan's offense as "pathetic" and "embarrassing" and noted that Tuttle "couldn't hit the side of a building."

vs Michigan State (rivalry)

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: October 26
• Game time: 7:30 p.m.
• Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), clear, N 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
• Game attendance: 110,849
• Referee: Larry Smith
• TV announcers (BTN): Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analyst), and Brooke Fletcher (sideline reporter)

On October 26, Michigan faced their in-state rivals, the Michigan State Spartans, in the annual battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Michigan defeated Michigan State 24–17. Michigan State opened the scoring in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown run by Nate Carter. Michigan scored nine points in the second quarter via a ten-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Colston Loveland and a 37-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Michigan led, 9–7, at halftime. Michigan extended their lead in the third quarter via a two-yard touchdown run by Alex Orji. Michigan State responded with a 46-yard field goal by Jonathan Kim. Michigan extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 23-yard touchdown pass from Donovan Edwards to Loveland and a successful two-point conversion attempt. Michigan State scored the final points of the game via a 20-yard touchdown pass from Aidan Chiles to Nick Marsh. Michigan State's attempted comeback failed after Quinten Johnson recorded a pass breakup on a fourth-down play with two minutes remaining in the game to secure Michigan's victory.

With six receptions for 67 yards, tight end Colston Loveland ranks third all-time with 103 career receptions. With two touchdown receptions in the game, Loveland ranks third all-time in career receiving touchdowns with ten. With two receptions for 17 yards, running back Donovan Edwards tied B. J. Askew for the second-most receiving yards by a running back in program history with 777 yards.

With this win, Sherrone Moore is the first Michigan head coach since Bennie Oosterbaan in 1948 to defeat Michigan State in their first year.

vs No. 1 Oregon

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: November 2
• Game time: 3:30 p.m.
• Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C), sunny, S 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
• Game attendance: 110,576
• Referee: Ron Snodgrass
• TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

On November 2, Michigan lost to No. 1 Oregon 38–17. Oregon opened the scoring in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel to Evan Stewart. Michigan responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Tyler Morris to tie the game. Oregon sored 21 points in the second quarter via two touchdown runs by Noah Whittington, from one-yard, and six-yards, respectively, and a 23-yard touchdown run by Gabriel. Michigan's only points in the quarter were scored via a 38-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Oregon led, 28–10 at halftime. In the third quarter, Michigan scored via a six-yard touchdown pass from Warren to Peyton O'Leary. Oregon responded with a 26-yard field goal by Atticus Sappington. Oregon scored the only points of the fourth quarter via a two-yard touchdown run by Jordan James. Michigan played the game without their top defensive player Will Johnson.

Quarterback Davis Warren completed 12 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns, his first multi-touchdown game of his career. With one reception during the game, running back Donovan Edwards passed B. J. Askew for the second-most receiving yards by a running back in program history.

at No. 8 Indiana

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

• Date: November 9
• Game time: 3:30 p.m.
• Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), sunny, E 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
• Game attendance: 53,082
• Referee: Bryan Banks
• TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

On November 9, Michigan lost to No. 8 Indiana 20–15. Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 39-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Indiana repsonded with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Kurtis Rourke to Omar Cooper Jr. Indiana scored ten points in the second via a 36-yard touchdown pass from Rourke to Elijah Sarratt and a 40-yard field goal by Nicolas Radicic. Indiana led, 17–3, at halftime. Michigan scored the only points of the third quarter via two field goals by Zvada, from 22-yards, and 56-yards, respectively. Michigan scored in the fourth quarter via a one-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings, and a failed two-point conversion attempt. Indiana scored the final points of the game via a 41-yard field goal by Radicic.

With four receptions during the game, tight end Colston Loveland tied Bennie Joppru for the most receptions by a tight end in single season program history with 53. With a pass breakup in the first quarter, Kenneth Grant passed Ryan Van Bergen for the most career pass breakups among defensive linemen in program history with 12.

vs Northwestern (George Jewett Trophy)

at Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Date: November 23
• Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Game weather: 44 °F (7 °C), sunny, NW 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
• Game attendance: 109,830
• Referee: Jeffrey Servinski
• TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst) and Josh Sims (sideline reporter)

On November 23, following their bye week, Michigan defeated Northwestern 50–6. Michigan scored ten points in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings and a 56-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Northwestern repsonded with six points in the second quarter via two field goals by Luke Akers, from 28-yards, and 26-yards, respectively. Michigan scored the final points of the half via a three-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Colston Loveland. Mchigan led, 17–6, at halftime. Michigan scored 14 points in the third quarter via two rushing touchdowns by Mullings, from ten-yards, and one-yard, respectively. Michigan scored 19 points in the fourth quarter via a 20-yard touchdown run by Donovan Edwards, a 28-yard field goal by Zvaada, a safety, and a 20-yard touchdown run by Tavierre Dunlap. With the win, Michigan became Bowl eligibile.

Michigan's defense recorded six sacks, eight tackles for loss and two interceptions, and held Northwestern to 127 total yards, including only 43 yards in the second half. With three receptions during the game, tight end Colston Loveland set the single-season program record for the most receptions by a tight end with 56. With 22 receiving yards and a touchdown, Loveland tied Jake Butt in career receiving touchdowns by a tight end with 11, the second most in program history.

at No. 2 Ohio State (rivalry)

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

• Date: November 30
• Game time: 12:00 p.m. ET
• Game weather: • Sunny, Temperature: 26 °F (−3 °C) • Wind: at 11 miles per hour (18 km/h)
• Game attendance: 106,005
• Referee: Larry Smith
• TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), Jenny Taft, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters)

On November 30, Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13–10. Ohio State opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 29-yard field goal by Jayden Fielding. Michigan scored ten points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings and a 54-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Ohio State scored the final points of the quarter via a ten-yard touchdown pass from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith. The score was tied, 10–10, at halftime. Ohio State was held scoreless in the second-half. After a scoreless third quarter, Michigan scored the final points on a game-winning 21-yard field goal by Zvada with 45 seconds remaining.

The win marked the fourth consecutive against the Buckeyes, the longest streak for the Wolverines since 1988–91, Michigan’s first victory over Ohio State while unranked since 1993, Michigan’s first victory over Ohio State in Columbus while unranked since 1966, and the largest upset in the series history. With his 54-yard field goal in the second quarter, Dominic Zvada extended his program record of 50-plus yard field goals to seven on the season.

Following the conclusion of the game, a fight broke out between members of the two teams after members of the Wolverines attempted to plant a flag at midfield. The skirmish ended with a few players and coaches bloodied and several players having been pepper sprayed by members of law enforcement.

Personnel

Roster

2024 Michigan Wolverines football team roster
Players			Coaches
Offense Pos. # Name Class WR 0 Semaj Morgan So WR 1 Amorion Walker Jr QB 2 Jadyn Davis Fr WR 3 Fredrick Moore So QB 4 Jayden Denegal  So WR 5 C.J. Charleston  Sr RB 7 Donovan Edwards (C) Sr WR 8 Tyler Morris Jr QB 10 Alex Orji  So WR 12 Kendrick Bell  Fr QB 13 Jack Tuttle  Sr WR 14 Channing Goodwin Fr QB 15 Anthony Arnou Sr QB 16 Davis Warren  Jr TE 17 Marlin Klein  So TE 18 Colston Loveland Jr RB 20 Kalel Mullings  Sr RB 22 Tavierre Dunlap  Jr RB 23 Jordan Marshall Fr RB 24 Cole Cabana  Fr RB 25 Micah Ka'apana Fr RB 28 Benjamin Hall  Fr RB 34 Leon Franklin  Sr WR 35 Logan Forbes  So RB 36 Tomas O’Meara Fr TE 38 Grayson Dee So WR 38 Bryce Wilcox Jr WR 39 Joe Taylor  Jr RB 41 Bryson Kuzdzal  Fr TE 42 Jalen Hoffman  Fr TE 43 Deakon Tonielli  Fr TE 44 Max Bredeson (C)  Jr TE 45 Noah Howes  Jr TE 46 Brandon Mann  So RB 49 Henry Donohue  Jr OL 50 Luke Hamilton Fr OL 51 Greg Crippen  Jr OL 52 Cole Morgan So OL 53 Jake Guarnera Fr OL 54 Andrew Sprague Fr OL 55 Nathan Efobi  Fr OL 56 Dominick Giudice  Jr OL 58 Giovanni El-Hadi  Jr OL 60 Brooks Bahr  Fr OL 62 Raheem Anderson  Jr OL 66 Dan Taraboi Jr OL 68 Josh Priebe  Sr OL 71 Evan Link  Fr OL 72 Tristan Bounds  Jr OL 73 Ben Roebuck Fr OL 75 Andrew Gentry  So OL 76 Connor Jones  So OL 77 Blake Frazier Fr OL 78 Myles Hinton  Sr OL 79 Jeffrey Persi  Sr TE 80 Hogan Hansen Fr WR 81 Peyton O'Leary  Jr WR 82 I'Marion Stewart Fr TE 83 Zack Marshall  Fr TE 86 Brady Prieskorn Fr WR 85 Drew Hickmott Fr WR 89 Kaleb Schlecht So	Defense Pos. # Name Class EDGE 0 Josaiah Stewart (C) Sr LB 1 Jaishawn Barham Jr DB 2 Will Johnson Jr DB 3 Jaden Mangham Jr LB 4 Micah Pollard Jr DB 5 Jacob Oden Fr DB 6 Brandyn Hillman So DB 7 Makari Paige (C)  Sr EDGE 8 Derrick Moore Jr DB 9 Rod Moore (C) Sr DB 10 Zeke Berry  So DB 12 Aamir Hall  Sr DB 13 Wesley Walker  Sr DB 14 Kody Jones  So LB 15 Ernest Hausmann Jr DB 16 Jo'Ziah Edmond Fr DL 17 Enow Etta  Fr DB 18 Ja'Den McBurrows  Jr DB 20 Jyaire Hill  Fr DB 22 Ricky Johnson  Sr LB 23 Cole Sullivan Fr DB 24 Myles Pollard  So DB 25 Mason Curtis Fr DL 26 Rayshaun Benny  Jr EDGE 27 Tyler McLaurin  Jr DB 28 Quinten Johnson  Sr DB 29 Joshua Nichols  So LB 30 Jimmy Rolder Jr DB 31 Nico Andrighetto  So DB 31 Max Reyes Jr DB 32 Jeremiah Lowe Fr EDGE 33 Dominic Nichols Fr LB 34 Jaydon Hood  Jr DB 36 Keshaun Harris  Sr DB 37 Micah Davis  Fr DB 37 Shomari Stone Jr LB 39 Jack MacKinnon  Fr LB 40 Christian Boivin  Jr EDGE 42 T.J. Guy  Jr LB 43 Zach Ludwig Fr LB 44 Jason Hewlett  Fr LB 46 Alexander Lidback Sr EDGE 52 Kechaun Bennett  Jr LB 53 Liam Groulx  Fr DL 54 Deyvid Palepale Fr DL 55 Mason Graham Jr LB 56 Joel Metzger  Jr EDGE 58 Breeon Ishmail  Fr LB 59 John Weidenbach So DL 70 Peter Simmons  Jr DL 76 Manuel Beigel Fr DT 78 Kenneth Grant Jr EDGE 82 Devon Baxter Fr DL 85 Ted Hammond Fr EDGE 88 Lugard Edokpayi Fr DL 89 Alessandro Lorenzetti  So EDGE 90 Aymeric Koumba  Fr DL 91 Cameron Brandt So DL 92 Ike Iwunnah  Jr EDGE 93 Joey Klunder  So DL 95 Trey Pierce So EDGE 97 Chibi Anwunah  So DL 99 Owen Wafle Fr	Special teams Pos. # Name Class K, P 19 Tommy Doman  Jr K 35 Stuart Blake Fr LS 45 Greg Tarr  Sr LS 49 William Wagner  Sr LS 64 James Kavouklis  So LS 74 Dan Rosenberg So K 90 Hudson Hollenbeck  Jr LS 91 Evan Boutorwick  So K, P 92 Stone Anderson So K, P 93 Charlie Mentzer Sr K 96 Dominic Zvada Jr K 99 Adam Samaha  Fr	Head coach Sherrone Moore Coordinators/assistant coaches Don Martindale (defensive coordinator) Kirk Campbell (offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) J.B. Brown (special teams coordinator) Tony Alford (running backs / run game coordinator) Ronald Bellamy (wide receivers / pass game coordinator) Grant Newsome (offensive line) Steve Casula (tight ends) LaMar Morgan (defensive backs / defensive pass game coordinator) Brian Jean-Mary (linebackers / defensive run game coordinator) Lou Esposito (defensive line) Justin Tress (strength and conditioning coach) Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt Roster Last update: August 23, 2024

Depth chart

2024 recruiting class

College recruiting information (2024)
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Jordan Marshall RB	West Chester, Ohio	Moeller High School	5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)	193 lb (88 kg)	Mar 21, 2023
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Brady Prieskorn TE	Lake Orion, Michigan	Rochester Adams High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Apr 25, 2023
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Jadyn Davis QB	Fort Mill, South Carolina	Providence Day School	6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)	202 lb (92 kg)	Mar 31, 2023
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Andrew Sprague OT	Kansas City, Missouri	Rockhurst High School	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)	295 lb (134 kg)	Apr 7, 2023
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Blake Frazier OT	Austin, Texas	Vandegrift High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	Apr 16, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Lugard Edokpayi EDGE	Bowie, Maryland	Bishop McNamara High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Dec 20, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jacob Oden ATH	Detroit, Michigan	Harper Woods High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	188 lb (85 kg)	Feb 2, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Hogan Hansen TE	Medina, Washington	Bellevue High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Dec 8, 2022
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
I'Marion Stewart WR	Chicago, Illinois	Kenwood Academy	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Jun 16, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Mason Curtis ATH	Nashville, Tennessee	The Ensworth School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Jun 27, 2022
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jo'Ziah Edmond CB	Indianapolis, Indiana	NorthWood High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Aug 1, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Devon Baxter EDGE	Clinton, Maryland	Gwynn Park High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Jun 19, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jeremiah Beasley LB	Belleville, Michigan	Belleville High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Jun 28, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Luke Hamilton OT	Avon, Ohio	Avon High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Nov 27, 2022
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Cole Sullivan LB	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Central Catholic High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	May 12, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Ted Hammond DL	Cincinnati, Ohio	St. Xavier High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	258 lb (117 kg)	Jan 25, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Owen Wafle EDGE	Middletown, New Jersey	Hun School of Princeton	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	Jun 11, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Ben Roebuck OT	Youngstown, Ohio	St. Edward High School	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	320 lb (150 kg)	Mar 22, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jake Guarnera IOL	Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida	Ponte Vedra High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	Apr 28, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Micah Ka'apana RB	Waianae, Hawaii	Bishop Gorman High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Jun 17, 2023
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Dominic Nichols EDGE	Frederick, Maryland	Oakdale High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	252 lb (114 kg)	Jun 25, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Channing Goodwin WR	Charlotte, North Carolina	Providence Day School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	May 7, 2023
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Deyvid Palepale DL	Lancaster, Pennsylvania	Manheim Township High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	305 lb (138 kg)	Dec 9, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Manuel Beigel DL	Frankfurt, Germany	Choate Rosemary Hall	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	282 lb (128 kg)	Jul 16, 2022
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jeremiah Lowe CB	Lexington, Kentucky	Frederick Douglass High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Aug 10, 2023
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Zach Ludwig LB	South Park, Pennsylvania	South Park High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	202 lb (92 kg)	Nov 29, 2022
	Star ratings: Rivals:   247Sports:
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 12  247Sports: 15
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2024 Michigan football commitments". Rivals.com. "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. "2024 Michigan football commitments". 247sports.com.

Incoming transfers

Awards and honors

References

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