Game week is finally here for Michigan football, and trust me, the questions are piling up faster than we can get answers. Everyone’s eyes are on Saturday’s opener against Western Michigan, but we all know the real test looms in Week 2: Oklahoma at The Big House. The Wolverines have wrapped up fall camp, and now it’s time for the games to actually start giving us some real talk. We’ve got big questions on offense, defense, and special teams, but let’s dive into the biggest ones we’re all itching to get sorted before that Sooners showdown.
Has Bryce Underwood Really Taken That Next Step?
Alright, let’s just get to the biggest one: Bryce Underwood. For real, has this dude taken a step forward? Everyone in the media, and honestly, a lot of us fans, probably thought his freshman year was the finished product. And that’s wild when you remember he basically had zero coaching, a scheme that didn’t even use his insane talents, and it was his first real taste of college football! The guy’s got more raw talent than almost any other quarterback in the country, yet he’s often lumped in with guys like UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava, who hasn’t hit his potential after multiple years and two schools. But here’s the kicker, the rumor mill from Ann Arbor in the final week of fall camp is buzzing: the lights have turned on for Underwood. You love to hear that, especially since this offense is built for him. If that’s legit, this Michigan offense isn’t just good, it could be absolutely formidable. We gotta see it, though.
Are Savion Hiter and This Receiving Corps the Real Deal?
Speaking of offense, let’s talk about the backfield. We all know junior Jordan Marshall is starting at tailback, but for some reason, he isn’t getting nearly as much buzz as Savion Hiter. Hiter rolls in as a former five-star and the No. 1 running back in the 2026 class. He hasn’t even taken a college snap yet, but his spring game showing gave everyone hoping for an elite run game a massive shot of hope. It might take him a few weeks to find his rhythm, or he could light it up in Week 1 and then struggle a bit against tough defenses like Oklahoma or Iowa. But having Marshall as the starter takes some serious pressure off Hiter, letting him play without having to be perfect right away.
Then there’s the wide receiver room: are these guys above average? Last year, freshman Andrew Marsh blew past everyone to lead the Wolverines in receiving, kinda like how Utah’s JJ Buchanan, also a freshman, became their third-best receiver. Now, we’ve got high four-star Jaime Ffrench, who transferred from Texas, plus freshmen Travis Johnson and five-star Salesi Moa getting major camp buzz. And don’t forget Channing Goodwin, ‘Mr. Reliable’ from last fall, who’s reportedly turned a big corner. There are other guys hungry to make their mark too.
So yeah, a ton of unknowns as we head into Week 1. This Western Michigan game isn’t just a tune-up, it’s a vital proving ground for these guys to show us what they’re truly made of. Because once Week 2 hits, it’s the Sooners, and Michigan needs to have these questions answered fast if they want to roll into that big showdown ready to absolutely dominate.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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