Michigan Wolverines Football: Breaking News and Updates
Preseason Expectations Set High
The Michigan Wolverines football team is entering the 2023 season with high expectations. The Wolverines are ranked No. 8 in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll and are considered a contender to win the Big Ten Championship.
Key Players to Watch
Several key players will be crucial to the Wolverines' success in 2023. Quarterback Cade McNamara returns for his third season as the starter and will look to build on his impressive 2022 campaign. Running back Blake Corum is also back after rushing for over 1,000 yards last season. On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Junior Colson and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson are both expected to be impact players.
Schedule and Key Games
The Wolverines open their season on September 2nd at home against Colorado State. They will then face four consecutive road games before returning home to Ann Arbor on October 1st to host Maryland. Michigan's toughest stretch of the season comes in the middle of October when they play at Indiana, at Penn State, and home against Michigan State.
Key Games:
* September 2nd: vs. Colorado State * September 17th: at Washington * October 1st: vs. Maryland * October 8th: at Indiana * October 15th: at Penn State * October 29th: vs. Michigan State * November 12th: at Illinois * November 19th: vs. Ohio State
Coaching Staff
Jim Harbaugh enters his eighth season as the head coach of the Wolverines. Harbaugh has led Michigan to two Big Ten Championships and one College Football Playoff appearance during his tenure. Josh Gattis, the offensive coordinator, and Mike Macdonald, the defensive coordinator, both return for their third seasons on Harbaugh's staff.
Coaching Changes:
* Sherrone Moore, the former offensive line coach, left to become the head coach at Central Michigan. * Kirk Campbell was promoted from tight ends coach to offensive line coach. * Jay Harbaugh, the former special teams coordinator, left to become the head coach at Stanford. * Bob Shoop was hired from Penn State to be the new special teams coordinator.
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