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ORLANDO, Fla. — Michigan shot will beryllium shorthanded successful nan Citrus Bowl, arsenic expected, pursuing a bid of subordinate opt-outs and injuries.
Edge rusher Derrick Moore, linebacker Jaishawn Barham and violative lineman Giovanni El-Hadi are each skipping Wednesday’s crippled against Texas (3 p.m., ABC) to statesman preparing for nan NFL draft.
Meanwhile, there’s a agelong database of players dealing pinch injuries not fresh to suit up. Fullback Max Bredeson (foot), information Rod Moore (knee) and moving backmost Justice Haynes (foot) person each unopen it down and will beryllium unavailable. Quarterback Davis Warren is readying to participate nan transportation portal, while linebacker Ernest Hausmann did not make nan trip.
Meanwhile, starting correct tackle Andrew Sprague and reserve protect backmost Mason Curtis were not successful azygous during nan 3 believe windows unfastened to nan media this week.
“We person immoderate others that, this week, decided not to play based connected injuries,” Michigan interim caput coach Biff Poggi told reporters connected Tuesday. “So our numbers are astir apt much for illustration 12-15 successful actuality.”
Taking each of that into account, here’s our projected extent floor plan for Michigan as it prepares to play 1 past crippled successful 2025.
Quarterback
Starter: Bryce Underwood
Reserves: Jadyn Davis, Mikey Keene, Jake Garcia
The freshman Underwood is eager to play, and Jadyn Davis remained pinch nan squad done vessel prep contempt signaling plans to participate nan transportation portal erstwhile it opens connected Friday. Michigan will beryllium good astatine quarterback.
Running back
Starter: Jordan Marshall
Reserves: Bryson Kuzdzal, Micah Ka’apana, Jasper Parker
Marshall indicated complete nan play that he’s still moving done nan enarthrosis wounded he suffered successful nan Northwestern crippled complete a period ago. We expect him to play, but don’t beryllium amazed if he shares carries pinch Kuzdzal. If you’re hoping for a astonishment return of Justice Haynes, don’t clasp your breath. He wasn’t coming during nan believe sessions we saw.
Tight end/ fullback
Starters: Marlin Klein, Jalen Hoffman
Reserves: Hogan Hansen, Zack Marshall, Deakon Tonielli, Brady Prieskorn
No Max Bredeson, who continues to thrust astir pinch a scooter supporting his correct foot. Marlin Klein is nan only violative skipper full-go, and has plentifulness to play for aft an uneven season. With tight ends coach Steve Casula calling nan plays, look for Klein and nan remainder of nan group to beryllium much involved.
Offensive line
Starters: Blake Frazier (left tackle), Nathan Efobi (left guard), Greg Crippen (center), Jake Guarnera (right guard), Brady Norton (right tackle)
Reserves: Evan Link (guard/ tackle), Lawrence Hattar (guard), Kayden Strayhorn (center)
Andrew Sprague didn’t believe each week, truthful we’re going to presume he sits. Cal Poly transportation Brady Norton was repping pinch nan first squad each week astatine correct tackle. We could yet spot a return of Evan Link, who’s been retired since nan Oct. 18 triumph complete Washington.
Defensive line
Starters: TJ Guy (end), Rayshaun Benny (tackle), Trey Pierce (tackle), Damon Payne (tackle), Cameron Brandt (end)
Reserves: Dom Nichols (end), Tre Williams (tackle), Enow Etta (tackle), Nate Marshall (end)
No Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham should mean much playing clip for TJ Guy and Cameron Brandt, on pinch opportunities for Dom Nichols and Nate Marshall. All of Michigan’s d-tackles are readying to suit up.
Linebackers
Starters: Jimmy Rolder, Cole Sullivan
Reserves: Troy Bowles, Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng, Chase Taylor
Expect to spot plentifulness of Jimmy Rolder and Cole Sullivan successful this crippled pinch Jaishawn Barham retired and Ernest Hausmann still MIA. Wink Martindale has featured nan position each season, making it a bully stake that Bowles, Owusu-Boateng and Taylor could each spot snaps arsenic well.
Secondary
Starters: Jyaire Hill (corner), Brandyn Hillman (safety), TJ Metcalf (safety), Zeke Berry (corner)
Reserves: Jayden Sanders (corner), Jaden Mangham (safety), Jordan Young (safety), Caleb Anderson (corner)
Barring immoderate unknowns, nan backmost extremity still seems intact to put their champion ft guardant against Arch Manning and nan Texas passing attack. No Rod Moore, but nan secondary has go utilized to playing without him.
Special teams
Starters: Dominic Zvada (field goals/ other points), Hudson Hollenbeck (punter), Beckham Sunderland (kickoffs), Greg Tarr (longsnapper), Andrew Marsh (kick returner)
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