The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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2 ■ THE WOLVERINE 2025 FOOTBALL PREVIEW FEATURES DRIVE FOR FIVE IN '25 ..............................21 U-M's Bid For A Fifth Straight Win Over Ohio State Is A Top Storyline SATISFACTION TINGED WITH SADNESS .......24 Bo Schembechler's '85 Wolverines Reestablished U-M's Dominance NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ...........................38 College Football Experts Preview Michigan's 2025 Season OFFENSE Q&A ..........................................42 Coordinator Chip Lindsey Brings Experience And A Versatile Offense SOPHOMORE SENSATION ..........................50 Jordan Marshall Is Ready To Be Michigan's No. 1 Running Back MAXING OUT ...........................................62 Max Bredeson's Return Should Mean More 'Smash!' For The Offense READY TO DOMINATE ...............................70 Offensive Lineman Giovanni El-Hadi Is Preparing To Elevate His Game DEFENSE Q&A ..........................................80 Wink Martindale Sees A Chance For Defense To Be Even Better In '25 DIGGING DEEPER.....................................92 Ernest Hausmann Shows He Knows How To Lead HEATED COMPETITION .......................... 104 A Little Snow Didn't Scare Off California Corner Zeke Berry POSITION GROUPS Quarterbacks ............................................ 44 Running Backs .......................................... 52 Wide Receivers .......................................... 56 Tight Ends ................................................ 66 Offensive Linemen .................................... 74 Defensive Linemen .................................... 86 Linebackers .............................................. 96 Defensive Backs ....................................... 106 Special Teams .......................................... 112 DEPARTMENTS Wolverine Watch • John Borton ....................... 4 Michigan Football Notes ............................... 6 Sayfie Blitz • Clayton Sayfie ........................ 158 Inside The Numbers • Drew Hallett .............. 159 Inside Michigan • Chris Balas ..................... 160 ALSO INSIDE Rosters .................................................... 18 Big Ten Preview ....................................... 116 Opponent Previews ................................... 120 2024 Year In Review .................................. 134 2024 Statistics .......................................... 138 2020 Class Review .................................... 140 Pro Update ............................................... 145 Recruiting: 2026 Priorities ......................... 150 Recruiting: U-M's 10 Most Wanted ............... 154 Recruiting: 2027 Elite Targets ..................... 156 Freshman Phenom QB Bryce Underwood Arrives With Incredible Hype And All The Tools PAGE 48 The home sTreTch Derrick Moore Is Determined To Make His Last Season Count PAGE 82 moore To conquer Rod Moore Looking For A Fantastic Finish PAGE 102 2 ■ THE WOLVERINE 2025 FOOTBALL PREVIEW PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN PHOTO BY STEVE JACOBSON/RELIAQUEST BOWL