2024 might have been a painful season for Michigan fans to endure as their attempt to defend their national title ended with a ho-hum 8-5 record, but one anonymous college football head coach said that the Wolverines were still a tough team to play.
The anonymous coach discussed the Wolverines in an interview for Lindy’s college football preview magazine. He insisted that Michigan was a better team under head coach Sherrone Moore than they got credit for.
“Yeah, Michigan was still mostly a tough out, and this year’s no different,” the anonymous coach said. “Look, last year was kind of a weird season for them. Sherrone Moore was thrown into the fire. That was a tough spot. Now, there’s the self-imposed suspension thing. But honestly, he did a pretty solid job, all things considered. They were a little beat up, depth was tested.”
On paper, the Wolverines should be improved in 2025 with their strong transfer class and overhaul of the QB room. For a team that had arguably the worst offense in the Big Ten, their additions of players such as RB Justice Haynes should make a difference. The coach agreed.
“Bringing in Justice Haynes from ‘Bama — I gotta say, that kid can go,” the coach said. “Perfect fit for what Michigan wants to do on offense. He’s got that one-cut-and-go style. Sherrone has already said he sees some [former Michigan running back] Blake Corum comparison. Gotta get him 250 touches.”
The coach also named junior CB Jyaire Hill as a player to watch out for.
“Jyaire Hill — he’s a name to know,” the coach said. “Long, physical, tracks the ball well. He could declare early with a big year.”