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2023 Michigan Wolverines football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionEast Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 2
APNo. 2
CFPNo. 3
Record9–0 (6–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSherrone Moore (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorJesse Minter (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorSteve Clinkscale (2nd season)
Captains
Home stadiumMichigan Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2022
2024 →
2023 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 1 Michigan xy$#^   9 – 0     15 – 0  
No. 10 Ohio State   8 – 1     11 – 2  
No. 13 Penn State   7 – 2     10 – 3  
Maryland   4 – 5     8 – 5  
Rutgers   3 – 6     7 – 6  
Michigan State   2 – 7     4 – 8  
Indiana   1 – 8     3 – 9  
West Division
No. 24 Iowa xy   7 – 2     10 – 4  
Northwestern   5 – 4     8 – 5  
Wisconsin   5 – 4     7 – 6  
Illinois   3 – 6     5 – 7  
Minnesota   3 – 6     6 – 7  
Nebraska   3 – 6     5 – 7  
Purdue   3 – 6     4 – 8  
Championship: Michigan 26, Iowa 0
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2023 Michigan Wolverines football team is an American football team that represents the University of Michigan in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team is coached by Jim Harbaugh in his ninth season leading the Wolverines.

Preseason

Firing of Matt Weiss

On January 17, 2023, sources reported that co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss was placed on leave pending an ongoing police investigation into a report of "computer access crimes" that occurred in December 2022.[1] On January 20, 2023, Michigan announced that "[a]fter a review of University policies, the athletic department has terminated the appointment of co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss."[2]

Coaching changes

  • On January 27, it was announced that Michigan promoted Kirk Campbell to the role of quarterbacks coach, replacing the departed Matt Weiss. Campbell spent 2022 at Michigan as an offensive analyst after serving as the offensive coordinator at Old Dominion for two seasons.[3]
  • On February 8, Michigan announced the return of former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge to the staff in an unspecified role. Partridge served in a variety of roles at Michigan from 2015 to 2019 and spent the last three seasons as the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Ole Miss.[4]
  • On February 16, Michigan and linebackers coach George Helow mutually agreed to part ways.[5]
  • The next day on February 17, Michigan announced that the previously hired Chris Partridge would be the linebackers coach, replacing Helow. In the same announcement, Sherrone Moore became the sole offensive coordinator, have previously served as the co-offensive coordinator alongside Weiss.[6]

Suspension of Jim Harbaugh

On August 23, 2023, Michigan announced that it was self-imposing a three-game suspension on head coach Jim Harbaugh related to recruiting violations.[7] Days later it was announced that Sherrone Moore, Jesse Minter, Jay Harbaugh and Mike Hart would all serve as interim head coach in Harbaugh's absence with Minter coaching the first game, Jay Harbaugh coaching the first half of the second game, Hart coaching the second half of the second game, and Moore coaching the third game. In addition, Jack Harbaugh was named assistant head coach and strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert was promoted to associate head coach.[8]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 212:00 p.m.East Carolina*No. 2
PeacockW 30–3109,480[9]
September 93:30 p.m.UNLV*No. 2
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
CBSW 35–7109,482[10]
September 167:30 p.m.Bowling Green*No. 2
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNW 31–6109,955[11]
September 2312:00 p.m.RutgersdaggerNo. 2
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNW 31–7109,756[12]
September 303:30 p.m.at NebraskaNo. 2
FoxW 45–787,134[13]
October 77:30 p.m.at MinnesotaNo. 2
NBCW 52–1052,179[14]
October 1412:00 p.m.IndianaNo. 2
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
FoxW 52–7110,264[15]
October 217:30 p.m.at Michigan StateNo. 2
NBCW 49–074,206[16]
November 47:30 p.m.PurdueNo. 3
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
NBCW 41–13110,245[17]
November 1112:00 p.m.at Penn State
Fox
November 18at Maryland
November 2512:00 p.m.Ohio State
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (The Game)
Fox

Rankings

Further information: 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP2 (2)2 (2)2 (2)2 (2)2 (1)2 (12)2 (11)2 (16)2 (19)2 (9)2 (9)
Coaches22 (1)2 (1)2 (1)22 (1)22 (4)2 (4)2 (3)2 (4)
CFPNot released3Not released

Game summaries

East Carolina

See also: 2023 East Carolina Pirates football team
East Carolina at No. 2 Michigan
1 234Total
Pirates 0 003 3
• No. 2 Wolverines 7 1670 30
  • Date: September 2
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:07 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:14
  • Game attendance: 109,480
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), sunny, SW 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
  • Referee: Greg Sujack
  • TV announcers (Peacock): Mike Tirico, Chris Simms, and Lewis Johnson
Scoring summary
15:43MICHRoman Wilson 13-yard pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 7–0
214:07MICHBlake Corum 2-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 14–0
25:32MICHRoman Wilson 10-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (kick missed)MICH 20–0
20:00MICHJames Turner 50-yard field goalMICH 23–0
39:13MICHRoman Wilson 15-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 30–0
40:00ECUAndrew Conrad 33-yard field goalMICH 30–3

To open the season, Michigan played against East Carolina. Before a crowd of 109,480 at Michigan Stadium, the Wolverines defeated the Pirates, 30–3.[21] It was the first meeting between the two programs. The game began with back-to-back three-and-outs as neither team had success on their initial possessions. On East Carolina's second possession, Michigan intercepted a Mason Garcia pass at the Michigan 46-yard line. The Wolverines then drove 57 yards, scoring on a 14-yard touchdown pass from J. J. McCarthy to Roman Wilson. On Michigan's next drive, the Wolverines drove 90 yards on seven plays, including a 37-yard run by Blake Corum followed by a two-yard touchdown run by Corum. On the Wolverines fourth possession, they drove 76 yards on seven plays and scored on a 10-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to Wilson and James Turner missed the extra point. On their final possession of the half, Michigan drove 42 yards on 10 plays, with Turner kicking a 50-yard field goal on the final play of the half. Michigan led, 23–0, at halftime.[22]

After the second-half kickoff, Michigan drove 75 yards on 12 plays, scoring on a 15-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to Wilson – the third touchdown pass and catch of the game for the pair. On its next possession, Michigan drove 79 yards on 12 plays but were stopped short of the goal line. On the opening drive of the fourth quarter, Davis Warren took over at quarterback for Michigan; the Wolverines began the drive at the East Carolina 38-yard line, gained only four yards, and James Turner missed a 52-yard field goal attempt. Andrew Conrad kicked a 33-yard field goal for East Carolina as time ran out.[22]

Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter served as acting head coach for the game and was credited with the victory, as Jim Harbaugh was serving a three-game suspension. Quarterback J. J. McCarthy recorded his best career passing game at home (280 yards, three touchdowns). McCarthy's 86.7% completion percentage (26-for-30) ranks second-highest in program history, behind Elvis Grbac's 90.9% (20-for-22) against Notre Dame on September 14, 1991.[23]

Statistics ECU UM
First downs 12 26
Plays–yards 55–235 62–402
Rushes–yards 26–103 31–122
Passing yards 132 280
Passing: comp–att–int 17–29–1 26–31–0
Time of possession 26:34 33:26
Team Category Player Statistics
East Carolina Passing Mason Garcia 11/18, 80 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Mason Garcia 8 carries, 36 yards
Receiving Javious Bond 3 receptions, 31 yards
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 26/30, 280 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Blake Corum 11 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Roman Wilson 6 receptions, 78 yards, 3 TD

UNLV

See also: 2023 UNLV Rebels football team
UNLV at No. 2 Michigan
1 234Total
Rebels 0 007 7
• No. 2 Wolverines 7 14140 35
  • Date: September 9
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:39 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:04
  • Game attendance: 109,482
  • Game weather: Temperature: 69 °F (21 °C), Cloudy, N 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Referee: Jeffrey Servinski
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, and Jenny Dell
Scoring summary
17:06MICHBlake Corum 3-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 7–0
214:56MICHBlake Corum 2-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 14–0
20:24MICHRoman Wilson 13-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 21–0
310:31MICHRoman Wilson 47-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 28–0
33:16MICHBlake Corum 5-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 35–0
42:43UNLVJordan Younge-Humphrey 20-yard run (Jose Pizano kick)MICH 35–7

Following its opening game against East Carolina, Michigan hosted the UNLV, winning 35–7, before a crowd of 109,482 at Michigan Stadium.[24] As a result of the university's three-game suspension of Jim Harbaugh, special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh served as acting head coach in the first half, while running backs coach Mike Hart was the acting head coach in the second half. Hart became the first African American to serve in the role of head football coach at Michigan.[25]

On the game's opening drive, UNLV drove 19 yards before punting. On the Wolverines' first possession, they drove 80 yards on nine plays, as J. J. McCarthy completed passes to Blake Corum for 20 yards, Tyler Morris for 16 yards, Roman Wilson for 25 yards, and Cornelius Johnson for six yards, and Corum scored on a three-yard run. Michigan's defense then held UNLV to a three-and-out. On their second possession, the Wolverines drove 75 yards on 11 plays, including McCarthy's passes to Tyler Morris for 15 yard and AJ Barner for 12 yards. McCarthy then ran 17 yards to UNLV's two-yard line, and Corum scored on a two-yard run on the first play of the second quarter.[26][27]

UNLV was limited to five yards and a punt on its first drive of the second quarter. Michigan then drove 42 yards to UNLV's 18-yard line, but Corum's run on fourth-and-two failed to gain the necessary yardage. UNLV then drove 25 yards on seven plays but was forced to punt. On its second drive of the second quarter (fourth of the game), Michigan drove 83 yards on 19 plays, including passes to Cornelius Johnson for 18 yards, Donovan Edwards for 15 yards, and Roman Wilson for 13 yards and a touchdown. Michigan led, 21–0, at halftime.[26][27]

On the opening drive of the second half, McCarthy completed a touchdown pass to Roman Wilson covering 47 yards.[26] As he completed the 47-yards pass to Wilson, McCarthy wore the number 47 on his hand in tribute to high-school teammate and former UNLV player Ryan Keeler who died of a heart arrhythmia in February 2023.[28] UNLV responded with a seven-play, 42-yard drive to Michigan's 33-yard line, but the drive ended with a turnover on downs. The teams then exchange three-and-outs. Michigan then drove 76 yards on four plays, including a 19-yard run by Corum and a 26-yard pass completion from McCarthy to Johnnon; Corum scored on a five-yard run, and Michigan led 35–0, at the end of the third quarter.[26][27]

In the fourth quarter, Davis Warren took over at quarterback for Michigan. Warren threw an interception on his second pass, and UNLV took over at its own 23-yard line. UNLV drove 37 yards but was unable to convert on fourth-and-three at Michigan's 40-yard line. Jack Tuttle took over as Michigan's quarterback, but was knocked out of the game on a late hit out of bounds. Jayden Donegal took over at quarterback, and Michigan was held to a three-and-out. UNLV then drove 81 yards on nine plays, scoring on a 20-yard touchdown run by Jordan Younge-Humphrey.[26][27]

Through two games, J. J. McCarthy has completed 48 of 55 pass attempts for an 87.2% completion percentage.[29] Running back Blake Corum posted 15 carries for 80 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns, for his 11th career multi-touchdown game.[30]

Statistics UNLV UM
First downs 15 23
Plays–yards 57–229 61–492
Rushes–yards 31–61 33–179
Passing yards 168 313
Passing: comp–att–int 15–26–0 23–28–1
Time of possession 28:54 31:06
Team Category Player Statistics
UNLV Passing Doug Brumfield 10/19, 100 yards
Rushing Jordan Younge-Humphrey 2 carries, 23 yards
Receiving Jacob De Jesus 5 receptions, 46 yards
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 22/25, 278 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Blake Corum 15 carries, 80 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Roman Wilson 4 receptions, 89 yards, 2 TD

Bowling Green

See also: 2023 Bowling Green Falcons football team
Bowling Green at No. 2 Michigan
1 234Total
Falcons 0 600 6
• No. 2 Wolverines 7 7170 31
  • Date: September 16
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 7:45 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:02
  • Game attendance: 109,955
  • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), sunny, SW 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Referee: Larry Smith
  • TV announcers (BTN): Cory Provus, Jake Butt, and Brooke Fletcher
Scoring summary
110:44MICHBlake Corum 4-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 7–0
214:13BGSUAlan Anaya 36-yard field goalMICH 7–3
211:39BGSUAlan Anaya 42-yard field goalMICH 7–6
24:15MICHRoman Wilson 33-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 14–6
312:44MICHBlake Corum 2-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 21–6
310:12MICHJames Turner 42-yard field goalMICH 24–6
36:28MICHCornelius Johnson 50-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 31–6

On September 16, Michigan defeated Bowling Green, 31–6, before a crowd of 109,955 at Michigan Stadium.[31] It was the final game of Jim Harbaugh's three-game suspension with offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore serving as acting head coach. Bowling Green head coach Scot Loeffler played for Michigan in the 1990s and was an assistant coach at Michigan from 2002 to 2006.[32]

After holding Bowling Green to a three-and-out, Blake Corum ran for a 54-yard gain on Michigan's first offensive play. Corum scored three plays later on a four-yard run, capping a 77-yard drive. Bowling Green was held to another three-and-out on its second possession. On Michigan's second possession, the Wolverines drove 38 yards to Bowling Green's five-yard line, but the Falcons intercepted a J. J. McCarthy pass in the end zone. It was McCarthy's first interception of the season. Michigan led, 7–0, at the end of the first quarter.[33][32][34]

Following McCarthy's interception, Bowling Green drove 62 yards on 12 plays, ending early in the second quarter with a 36-yard field goal by Alan Anaya. Michigan tight end Max Bredeson fumbled a short kickoff, and Anaya kicked a second field goal (a 42-yarder) to cut Michigan's lead to 7–6. McCarthy threw his second interception on Michigan's next possession. The Wolverines got the ball back with 6:51 remaining in the half and drove 62 yards on five plays, culminating with a 33-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to Roman Wilson. Despite giving up three turnovers, Michigan led, 14–6, at halftime.[33][32][34]

In the third quarter, Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins intercepted Hayden Timosciek's pass inside the Bowling Green 10-yard line, setting up Michigan's third touchdown on a two-yard run by Corum. Michigan forced another turnover on Bowling Green's next possession, as defensive end Jaylen Harrell stripped the ball from the hands of Bowling Green's Camden Orth, and Michael Barrett recovered the loose ball inside Bowling Green's 30-yard line. Michigan capitalized on the turnover with a 42-yard field goal by James Turner. On Michigan's next possession, the Wolverines executed a flea-flicker as McCarthy threw a 50-yard pass to Cornelius Johnson; the ball was tipped and juggled but Johnson held on for the touchdown. With less than a minute remaining in the third quarter, McCarthy threw his third interception of the game. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter.[33][32][34]

Corum rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries, his first 100-yard rushing game of the 2023 season. In his worst game of the season, McCarthy completed eight of 13 passes for 143 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.[35]

Statistics BGSU UM
First downs 10 15
Plays–yards 57–205 44–312
Rushes–yards 36–81 31–169
Passing yards 124 143
Passing: comp–att–int 14–21–2 8–13–3
Time of possession 36:24 23:36
Team Category Player Statistics
Bowling Green Passing Camden Orth 8/11, 91 yards
Rushing Nick Mosley 4 carries, 33 yards
Receiving Odieu Hiliare 2 receptions, 37 yards
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 8/13, 143 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
Rushing Blake Corum 12 carries, 101 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Cornelius Johnson 3 receptions, 71 yards, 1 TD

Rutgers

See also: 2023 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Rutgers at No. 2 Michigan
1 234Total
Scarlet Knights 7 000 7
• No. 2 Wolverines 7 7107 31
  • Date: September 23
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:01 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:50
  • Game attendance: 109,756
  • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), cloudy, E 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski
  • TV announcers (BTN): Cory Provus, Jake Butt, and Brooke Fletcher
Scoring summary
114:00RUTChristian Dremel 69-yard pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Jai Patel kick)RUT 7–0
15:56MICHBlake Corum 2-yard run (James Turner kick)Tied 7–7
21:41MICHSemaj Morgan 18-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 14–7
37:00MICHJames Turner 46-yard field goalMICH 17–7
34:31MICHMike Sainristil 71-yard interception return (James Turner kick)MICH 24–7
412:38MICHBlake Corum 5-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 31–7

In the season's first conference game, Michigan defeated Rutgers, 31–7, before a crowd of 109,756 at Michigan Stadium.[36] Rutgers opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 69-yard touchdown pass from Gavin Wimsatt to Christian Dremel. It was the first time Michigan had trailed during the 2023 season. Michigan responded with 31 unanswered points, including a two-yard touchdown run by Blake Corum in the first quarter to tie the game. Michigan scored seven points in the second quarter on an 18-yard touchdown pass from J. J. McCarthy to Semaj Morgan. Michigan led, 14–7, at halftime. Michigan scored 10 points in the third quarter on a 46-yard field goal by James Turner and a 71-yard interception return by Mike Sainristil. Michigan extended its lead in the fourth quarter on a five-yard touchdown run by Corum.[37]

Head coach Jim Harbaugh returned to coaching the team following his suspension and earned his 75th career victory at Michigan, becoming the fourth coach in program history to reach the milestone. Quarterback J. J. McCarthy completed 15 of 21 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown. Michigan's defense forced three turnovers on fourth down against Rutgers. Through the Rutgers game, opponents were a combined 0–7 on fourth down against Michigan.[38]

Statistics RU UM
First downs 10 20
Plays–yards 44–257 61–415
Rushes–yards 23–77 40–201
Passing yards 180 214
Passing: comp–att–int 11–21 15–21
Time of possession 23:52 36:08
Team Category Player Statistics
Rutgers Passing Gavin Wimsatt 11/21, 180 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Gavin Wimsatt 6 carries, 28 yards
Receiving Christian Dremel 3 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 15/21, 214 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Blake Corum 21 carries, 97 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Colston Loveland 5 receptions, 75 yards

At Nebraska

See also: 2023 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
No. 2 Michigan at Nebraska
1 234Total
• No. 2 Wolverines 14 14710 45
Cornhuskers 0 007 7
  • Date: September 30
  • Location: Memorial Stadium
    Lincoln, NE
  • Game start: 2:41 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:58
  • Game attendance: 87,134
  • Game weather: 93 °F (34 °C), sunny, SW 22 miles per hour (35 km/h)
  • Referee: Greg Blum
  • TV announcers (Fox): Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, and Allison Williams
Scoring summary
19:20MICHRoman Wilson 29-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 7–0
17:15MICHKalel Mullings 20-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 14–0
211:22MICHJ. J. McCarthy 21-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 21–0
20:23MICHRoman Wilson 16-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (kick missed)MICH 28–0
35:58MICHBlake Corum 1-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 35–0
414:47MICHJames Turner 30-yard field goalMICH 38–0
44:37MICHPeyton O'Leary 8-yard pass from Jayden Denegal (James Turner kick)MICH 45–0
44:17NEBJoshua Fleeks 74-yard run (Tristan Alvano kick)MICH 45–7

On September 30, Michigan defeated Nebraska, 45–7, in its conference opener at Lincoln, Nebraska.[39]

Following the opening kickoff, Michigan drove 75 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 29-yard touchdown pass from J. J. McCarthy to Roman Wilson. Wilson made the catch in the end zone by pinning the ball against the helmet of a Nebraska defender. On Nebraska's second offensive play, Braiden McGregor tipped a pass, and Kenneth Grant intercepted the ball at Nebraska's 29-yard line. Michigan then scored on a 20-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings.[40][41][42]

On Michigan's first possession of the second quarter, the Wolverines drove 88 yards on nine plays, including passes of 16 and 10 yards to AJ Barner and ending with a 21-yard touchdown run by McCarthy. Later in the quarter, the Wolverines drove 55 yards ending with a 16-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to Wilson. Michigan led, 28–0, at halftime.[40][41][42]

Nebraska began the third quarter driving to Michigan's 16-yard line, but a quarterback sack pushed the ball backwards and Tristan Alvano missed a 40-yard field goal attempt. Michigan then drove 78 yards on 11 plays, including a 19-yard pass from McCarthy to Darrius Clemons and ending with a one-yard touchdown run by Blake Corum. After forcing a three-and-out, the Wolverines drove 63 yards on 13 plays with Jack Tuttle at quarterback and scored on a 30-yard field goal by James Turner at the start of the fourth quarter. On Michigan's next possession, Jayden Denegal took over at quarterback and led the Wolverines on a 50-yard, 10-play drive, ending with an eight-yard touchdown pass from Denegal to Peyton O'Leary. Nebraska scored on a 74-yard touchdown run by Joshua Fleeks with 4:17 remaining in the game.[40][41][42]

McCarthy finished the game completing 12 of 16 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns and also scored on a 21-yard run. Roman Wilson tallied two touchdown receptions.[42]

Statistics UM NU
First downs 26 10
Plays–yards 74–436 46–305
Rushes–yards 51–249 21–106
Passing yards 187 199
Passing: comp–att–int 16–23–0 14–25–1
Time of possession 38:01 21:59
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 12/16, 156 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Blake Corum 16 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Roman Wilson 4 receptions, 58 yards, 2 TD
Nebraska Passing Heinrich Haarberg 14/25, 199 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Joshua Fleeks 1 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Billy Kemp 4 receptions, 61 yards

At Minnesota

See also: 2023 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team
No. 2 Michigan at Minnesota
(Little Brown Jug)
1 234Total
• No. 2 Wolverines 10 14217 52
Golden Gophers 3 700 10
  • Date: October 7
  • Location: Huntington Bank Stadium
    Minneapolis, MN
  • Game start: 6:35 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 52,179
  • Game weather: 49 °F (9 °C), cloudy, E 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen
Scoring summary
114:14MICHWill Johnson 35-yard interception return (James Turner kick)MICH 7–0
17:33MICHJames Turner 31-yard field goalMICH 10–0
12:35MINNDragan Kesich 54-yard field goalMICH 10–3
210:08MICHBlake Corum 1-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 17–3
25:50MICHJ. J. McCarthy 5-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 24–3
20:06MINNDaniel Jackson 35-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Dragan Kesich kick)MICH 24–10
38:28MICHJ. J. McCarthy 7-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 31–10
33:20MICHColston Loveland 24-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 38–10
31:43MICHKeon Sabb 29-yard interception return (James Turner kick)MICH 45–10
49:21MICHLeon Franklin 2-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 52–10

On October 7, Michigan defeated Minnesota, 52–10, in the Little Brown Jug game in Minneapolis.[43]

On the second play from scrimmage, Michigan cornerback Will Johnson intercepted an Athan Kaliakmanis pass and returned it 36 yards for a touchdown with only 12 seconds having been played. The Wolverines then held the Golden Gophers to a three-and-out. On their first offensive possession, Michigan drove 59 yards on 10 plays, ending with a 31-yard field goal by James Turner. Minnesota responded with 40-yard drive and a 54-yard field goal by Dragan Kesich. The teams exchanged punts on the next two possessions. On their first drive of the second quarter, the Wolverines drove 62 yards on six plays, starting with a 40-yard run by Blake Corum and ending with a one-yard touchdown run by Corum. After holding Minnesota to a three-and-out, Michigan drove 67 yards on four plays, including a 49-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy to Cornelius Johnson and a five-yard touchdown run by McCarthy. In the closing minutes of the first half, Minnesota drove 75 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Kaliakmanis to Daniel Jackson with six seconds remaining in the half. Michigan led, 24–10, at halftime.[44][45][46]

The second half opened with successive three-and-outs by Michigan and Minnesota. On their second possession of the half, the Wolverines drove 78 yards on nine plays, including receptions by Roman Wilson of 17 and 34 yards and a seven-yard touchdown run by McCarthy. After holding Minnesota to a three-and-out, Michigan drove 49 yards on six plays, ending with a 24-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to Colston Loveland. On Minnesota's next possession, Keon Sabb intercepted a Kaliakmanis pass and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown with 3:20 remaining in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Michigan forced three punts by Minnesota and extended their lead with a 70-yard drive led by Jack Tuttle and ending with a two-yard touchdown run by Leon Franklin.[44][45][46]

In his post-game interview, Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck called Michigan "the best football team I've seen in eleven years of being a head coach. I've never seen a football team like that . . . They're one of the deepest teams, one of the best teams, biggest teams, fastest teams, strongest teams, and they do not make mistakes. They are truly like a boa constrictor and they do not beat themselves."[47]

Michigan out-gained Minnesota by 432 to 169 in total yards. McCarthy completed 14 of 20 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 17 yards and two touchdowns. Corum rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.[45]

Michigan scored on two pick-six touchdowns for the first time since 2017 against Cincinnati.[48]

The win was Michigan's 18th consecutive Big Ten victory, one shy of the all-time program record. Michigan scored at least 30 points in their ninth consecutive game, setting a new program record, surpassing the previous record of eight consecutive games in 1976.[49]

Statistics UM UM
First downs 18 10
Plays–yards 56–432 55–169
Rushes–yards 33–191 39–117
Passing yards 241 52
Passing: comp–att–int 16–23–0 5–16–2
Time of possession 28:48 31:12
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 14/20, 219 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Blake Corum 9 carries, 69 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Cornelius Johnson 3 receptions, 86 yards
Minnesota Passing Athan Kaliakmanis 5/15, 52 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Zach Evans 12 carries, 45 yards
Receiving Daniel Jackson 2 receptions, 34 yards, 1 TD

Indiana

See also: 2023 Indiana Hoosiers football team
Indiana at No. 2 Michigan
1 234Total
Hoosiers 7 000 7
• No. 2 Wolverines 0 211714 52
  • Date: October 14
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:24 EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:13
  • Game attendance: 110,264
  • Game weather: 49 °F (9 °C), rain, NE 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
  • Referee: Tom ODey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, and Jenny Taft
Scoring summary
12:17INDJaylin Lucas 44-yard pass from Donaven McCulley (Chris Freeman kick)IND 7–0
211:19MICHBlake Corum 1-yard run (James Turner kick)Tied 7–7
23:24MICHRoman Wilson 2-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 14–7
20:11MICHBlake Corum 1-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 21–7
312:22MICHColston Loveland 54-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 28–7
38:28MICHSemaj Morgan 7-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 35–7
35:18MICHJames Turner 28-yard field goalMICH 38–7
412:02MICHDonovan Edwards 2-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 45–7
46:03MICHKarmello English 4-yard pass from Jack Tuttle (James Turner kick)MICH 52–7

On October 14, Michigan defeated Indiana, 52–7, before a crowd of 110,264 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The game was played in the rain and at 49 °F (9 °C).[50][51]

The teams opened the game with consecutive three-and-outs. On Indiana's second possession, the Hoosiers drove 60 yards to the Michigan 10-yard line, but the Wolverines pushed the Hoosiers back to the 16-yard line, and Michigan's Rod Moore intercepted a Tayven Jackson pass (tipped by Mike Sainristil) at the three-yard line and returned the ball to the 40-yard line. Michigan was again held to a three-and-out and, following the punt, Indiana drove 77 yards and scored on a trick play with quarterback Brendan Sorsby throwing a backward pass to wide receiver Donovan McCulley (a converted quarterback) who then threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Jaylin Lucas. Indiana led, 7–0, at the end of the first quarter. Michigan allowed three sacks and was outgained, 141 yards to 17 yards, in the first quarter.[51][52]

Michigan then scored 52 unanswered points on their next eight possessions. On the opening possession of the second quarter, Michigan drove 77 yards on 11 plays, culminating with a one-yard touchdown run by Blake Corum. On their next possession, the Wolverines drove 87 yards on 11 plays, including pass completions from J. J. McCarthy to Tyler Morris for 14 and 23 yards and AJ Barner for 18 yards, and ending with a two-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to Roman Wilson. In the final 1:40 of the first half, Michigan drove 46 yards on six plays, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run by Corum with 11 seconds remaining in the half. Michigan led, 21–7, at halftime.[51][52]

On the opening kickoff of the second half, Semaj Morgan returned the ball to the 35-yard line. The Wolverines scored as McCarthy rolled out to the right and connected with Colston Loveland for a 54-yard touchdown pass. Michigan's defense held Indiana to three-and-out and negative 13 yards on a sack by Jaylen Harrell at the Indiana 11-yard line. Michigan then drove 52 yards on five plays, including a 22-yard run by McCarthy and a seven-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to Semaj Morgan. On Indiana's ensuing possession, Michael Barrett sacked Tayven Jackson, forced a fumble, and recovered the ball at Indiana's 15-yard line. James Turner kicked a 28-yard field goal, and Michigan led, 38–7, at the end of the third quarter.[51][52]

After a fumble by Indiana quarterback Sorsby, Mason Graham recovered the loose ball in the final minute of third quarter. Jack Tuttle took over at quarterback for Michigan and led the team on a 51-yard drive ending with a two-yard touchdown run by Donovan Edwards. After the touchdown, Keon Sabb intercepted an Indiana pass and returned it 28 yards to the Indiana 36-yard line. The Wolverines scored their final points on a four-yard touchdown pass from Tuttle to Karmello English.[51][52]

McCarthy led the team on offense, completing 14 of 17 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns. With 13 carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns, Corum became the tenth player in Michigan history to reach 3,000 career rushing yards and passed Mike Hart and Denard Robinson for third-most career rushing touchdowns (43) in program history. On defense, the Wolverines tallied four turnovers on two fumble recoveries and two interceptions.[53]

The win was Michigan's 19th consecutive Big Ten victory, tying the program record set from 1990 to 1992.[53] Michigan became the third team since 2000 to start the season 7–0 while winning every game by 24-plus points, following Ohio State in 2019 and Stanford in 2011.[54]

Statistics IU UM
First downs 15 20
Plays–yards 62–232 64–407
Rushes–yards 33–92 42–163
Passing yards 140 244
Passing: comp–att–int 14–29–2 19–22–0
Time of possession 27:13 32:47
Team Category Player Statistics
Indiana Passing Tayven Jackson 7/13, 52 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Trent Howland 5 carries, 35 yards
Receiving Jaylin Lucas 5 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 14/17, 222 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Benjamin Hall 9 carries, 58 yards
Receiving Colston Loveland 3 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

At Michigan State

See also: 2023 Michigan State Spartans football team and Michigan–Michigan State football rivalry
No. 2 Michigan at Michigan State
(Paul Bunyan Trophy)
1 234Total
• No. 2 Wolverines 14 14147 49
Spartans 0 000 0
  • Date: October 21
  • Location: Spartan Stadium
    East Lansing, MI
  • Game start: 7:33 EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:12
  • Game attendance: 74,206
  • Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), cloudy, NW 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen
Scoring summary
18:50MICHBlake Corum 1-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 7–0
11:55MICHRoman Wilson 25-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 14–0
210:44MICHColston Loveland 22-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 21–0
22:54MICHColston Loveland 22-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 28–0
39:49MICHMike Sainristil 72-yard interception return (James Turner kick)MICH 35–0
36:44MICHAJ Barner 11-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (James Turner kick)MICH 42–0
40:08MICHAlex Orji 6-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 49–0

On October 21, Michigan faced their in-state rivals, the Michigan State Spartans, in the annual battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, at East Lansing, Michigan. In the previous season, Michigan defeated Michigan State, 29–7.[55]

Michigan shutout Michigan State in a blowout 49–0 to retain the Paul Bunyan Trophy.[56] Michigan scored 14 points in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run by Blake Corum and a 25-yard touchdown pass from J. J. McCarthy to Roman Wilson. Michigan scored 14 points in the second quarter via two 22-yard touchdown passes from McCarthy to Colston Loveland. Michigan led, 28–0, at halftime. Michigan scored 14 points in the third quarter via a 72-yard interception return by Mike Sainristil and an 11-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to AJ Barner. Michigan scored seven points in the fourth quarter via a six-yard touchdown run by Alex Orji. Michigan's defense held Michigan State to 6-of-16 on third down, and 10 rushing yards in the first half. This was Michigan's first shutout victory against Michigan State since 2000 and their largest margin of victory since a 55–0 victory in 1947.[57]

The win was Michigan's 20th consecutive Big Ten victory, setting a new program record. With a margin of victory of 49 points, Michigan tied the 1974 Ohio State Buckeyes football team for the most consecutive Big Ten wins by 38-plus points (four). Michigan has scored 30-plus in 11 consecutive games, the longest streak in program history.[58]

Statistics UM MSU
First downs 28 10
Plays–yards 69–477 58–190
Rushes–yards 34–120 28–57
Passing yards 357 133
Passing: comp–att–int 28–35–0 16–29–2
Time of possession 32:52 20:18
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 21/27, 287 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Blake Corum 15 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD
Receiving AJ Barner 8 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD
Michigan State Passing Katin Houser 12/22, 101 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Nathan Carter 17 carries, 36 yards
Receiving Maliq Carr 2 receptions, 32 yards

Purdue

See also: 2023 Purdue Boilermakers football team
Purdue at Michigan
1 234Total
Boilermakers 0 607 13
• Wolverines 17 3714 41
  • Date: November 4
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 7:33 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:19
  • Game attendance: 110,245
  • Game weather: 50 °F (10 °C), cloudy, NE 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
Scoring summary
110:30MICHBlake Corum 2-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 7–0
16:05MICHBlake Corum 3-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 14–0
14:20MICHJames Turner 30-yard field goalMICH 17–0
27:10MICHJames Turner 31-yard field goalMICH 20–0
23:52PURBen Freehill 32-yard field goalMICH 20–3
20:29PURBen Freehill 31-yard field goalMICH 20–6
33:12MICHSemaj Morgan 44-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 27–6
414:18MICHBlake Corum 3-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 34–6
44:30MICHDonovan Edwards 1-yard run (James Turner kick)MICH 41–6
40:18PURDeion Burks 24-yard pass from Hudson Card (Ben Freehill kick)MICH 41–13

On November 4, following its bye week, Michigan defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 41–13, in a night game before a crowd of 110,245 at Michigan Stadium.[59]

On their opening possession, the Wolverines drove 76 yards on six plays, including J. J. McCarthy passes to Roman Wilson for 20 yards and Donovan Edwards for 37 yards, and ending with a two-yard touchdown run by Blake Corum. On their second possession, the Wolverines drove 62 yards on seven plays, ending with a three-yard touchdown run by Corum. After Will Johnson intercepted a Hudson Card pass, Michigan took over at the Purdue 12-yard line, and James Turner kicked a 30-yard field goal to give Michigan a 17–0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Michigan extended its lead to 20–0 on a 31-yard field goal by Turner. Purdue kicked two field goals in the last four minutes of the half to narrow the lead to 20–6.

The third quarter began with four drives ending in punts. Late in the quarter, Michigan drove 62 yards on four plays, culminating with a 44-yard touchdown run by Semaj Morgan. Early in the fourth quarter, Michigan scored on a three-yard touchdown run by Corum – his third touchdown of the game. Later in the fourth quarter, Michigan drove 57 yards on six plays, including a 35-yard pass from McCarthy to Wilson and a one-yard touchdown run by Edwards. With 18 seconds remaining in the game, Purdue scored on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Card to Deion Burks.[60]

Michigan extended its program record of scoring 40-plus points to five consecutive Big Ten games. With 335 passing yards, McCarthy passed Tom Brady for ninth place in career passing yardage for Michigan. With three rushing touchdowns in the game, Corum tied Tyrone Wheatley for second place on Michigan's career rushing touchdowns list with 47.[61]

Statistics PU UM
First downs 10 22
Plays–yards 57–269 71–445
Rushes–yards 29–125 34–110
Passing yards 144 335
Passing: comp–att–int 12–28–1 24–37–0
Time of possession 26:06 33:54
Team Category Player Statistics
Purdue Passing Hudson Card 12/28 144 yds. 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Tyrone Tracy Jr. 11 carries, 61 yards
Receiving Deion Burks 3 receptions, 43 yards, 1 TD
Michigan Passing J. J. McCarthy 24/37 335 yds.
Rushing Blake Corum 15 carries, 44 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Roman Wilson 9 receptions, 143 yards

At Penn State

See also: 2023 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
Michigan at Penn State
1 234Total
Wolverines 0 000 0
Nittany Lions 0 000 0
  • Date: November 11
  • Location: Beaver Stadium
    University Park, PA
  • Game start: 12 p.m. EDT
  • TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, and Jenny Taft
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
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Following their game against Purdue, Michigan will travel to Happy Valley to face the Penn State Nittany Lions. Last season, Michigan defeated Penn State, 41–17.[62]

Statistics UM PSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Penn State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Maryland

See also: 2023 Maryland Terrapins football team
Michigan at Maryland
1 234Total
Wolverines 0 000 0
Terrapins 0 000 0
  • Date: November 18
  • Location: SECU Stadium
    College Park, MD
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
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Following their game against Penn State, Michigan will travel to College Park, Maryland to face the Maryland Terrapins in their final road game of the season. Last season, Michigan defeated Maryland, 34–27.[63]

Statistics UM UMD
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maryland Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Ohio State

See also: 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Ohio State at Michigan
(The Game)
1 234Total
Buckeyes 0 000 0
Wolverines 0 000 0
  • Date: November 25
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12 p.m. EDT
  • Television network: Fox
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
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Following their road finale at Maryland, Michigan will finish the regular season by hosting their arch-rivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in the 119th edition of "The Game". Last season, Michigan defeated Ohio State 45-23 for their first win in Columbus since 2000 and to earn their second consecutive Big Ten Championship Game appearance.[64]

Statistics OSU UM
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Roster

2023 Michigan Wolverines football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 0 Darrius Clemons So
WR 1 Roman Wilson Sr
RB 2 Blake Corum (C) Sr
WR 3 Fredrick Moore Fr
QB 4 Jayden Denegal  Fr
WR 5 Karmello English Fr
WR 6 Cornelius Johnson  Sr
RB 7 Donovan Edwards Jr
WR 8 Tyler Morris So
QB 9 J. J. McCarthy Jr
QB 10 Alex Orji  Fr
WR 12 Kendrick Bell Fr
QB 13 Jack Tuttle  Sr
WR 14 Zack Grusser Fr
TE 15 Deakon Tonielli Fr
QB 16 Davis Warren  So
TE 17 Marlin Klein  Fr
TE 18 Colston Loveland So
RB 20 Kalel Mullings Sr
RB 22 Tavierre Dunlap  So
RB 23 C. J. Stokes So
RB 24 Cole Cabana Fr
WR 26 Jake Thaw  Jr
WR 27 Christian Bartholomew  Jr
RB 28 Benjamin Hall Fr
WR 30 Will Rolapp  Jr
TE 33 Noah Stewart  Jr
RB 34 Leon Franklin  Sr
WR 35 Logan Forbes  Fr
RB 37 Danny Hughes  Sr
WR 39 Joe Taylor  So
TE 40 Josh Beetham  Jr
RB 41 Bryson Kuzdzal Fr
TE 42 Jalen Hoffman Fr
TE 44 Max Bredeson  So
TE 45 Noah Howes  So
RB 49 Henry Donohue  So
OL 50 Amir Herring Fr
OL 51 Greg Crippen  So
OL 52 Karsen Barnhart  Sr
OL 53 Trente Jones  Sr
OL 55 Nathan Efobi Fr
OL 56 Dominick Giudice  So
OL 58 Giovanni El-Hadi  So
C 60 Drake Nugent  Sr
OL 62 Raheem Anderson  So
OL 65 Zak Zinter (C) Sr
OL 71 Evan Link Fr
OL 72 Tristan Bounds  So
OL 73 LaDarius Henderson  Sr
OL 74 Reece Atteberry  Jr
OL 75 Andrew Gentry  Fr
OL 76 Connor Jones  Fr
OL 77 Trevor Keegan (C)  Sr
OL 78 Myles Hinton Sr
OL 79 Jeffrey Persi  Jr
WR 80 Eamonn Dennis  Jr
WR 81 Peyton O'Leary  So
WR 82 Semaj Morgan Fr
TE 83 Zack Marshall Fr
WR 84 Dale Chesson  Sr
WR 85 Cristian Dixon  So
WR 86 Zach Peterson  Sr
TE 88 Matthew Hibner  Jr
TE 89 AJ Barner Sr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DB 0 Mike Sainristil (C)  Sr
DB 1 Amorion Walker So
DB 2 Will Johnson So
DB 3 Keon Sabb  Fr
LB 4 Micah Pollard So
EDGE 5 Josaiah Stewart Jr
DB 6 Brandyn Hillman Fr
DB 7 Makari Paige Sr
EDGE 8 Derrick Moore So
DB 9 Rod Moore Jr
DB 10 Zeke Berry  Fr
DB 12 Josh Wallace  Sr
DB 13 DJ Waller Jr. Fr
DB 14 Kody Jones  Fr
LB 15 Ernest Hausmann So
LB 16 Semaj Bridgeman Fr
EDGE 17 Braiden McGregor  Jr
DB 18 Ja'Den McBurrows  So
LB 19 Jason Hewlett Fr
DB 20 Jyaire Hill Fr
DB 22 Cameron Calhoun Fr
LB 23 Michael Barrett (C)  Sr
DB 24 Myles Pollard  Fr
LB 25 Junior Colson Jr
DL 26 Rayshaun Benny  So
EDGE 27 Tyler McLaurin  So
DB 28 Quinten Johnson  Sr
DB 29 Joshua Nichols  Fr
LB 29 Joey Velazquez  Sr
LB 30 Jimmy Rolder So
DB 31 Nico Andrighetto  Fr
EDGE 32 Jaylen Harrell  Jr
DB 33 German Green  Sr
LB 34 Jaydon Hood  So
DB 35 Caden Kolesar  Sr
DB 36 Keshaun Harris  Sr
DB 37 Micah Davis Fr
DB 38 Bryce Wilcox  Fr
LB 39 Jack MacKinnon Fr
LB 40 Christian Boivin  So
DB 41 Joshua Luther  Sr
EDGE 42 T. J. Guy  So
DB 43 Jesse Madden  So
LB 44 Hayden Moore Fr
DB 46 Brandon Mann  Fr
LB 50 Jerome Nichols  Jr
DL 51 Brooks Bahr Fr
EDGE 52 Kechaun Bennett  So
LB 53 Liam Groulx Fr
LB 54 Joel Metzger  So
DL 55 Mason Graham So
LB 57 Trevor Andrews  So
EDGE 58 Breeon Ishmail Fr
DL 70 Peter Simmons  So
DT 78 Kenneth Grant So
DL 89 Alessandro Lorenzetti  Fr
EDGE 90 Aymeric Koumba Fr
DL 91 Cameron Brandt Fr
DL 92 Ike Iwunnah  So
EDGE 93 Joey Klunder  Fr
DL 94 Kris Jenkins (C)  Jr
DL 95 Trey Pierce Fr
DL 96 Enow Etta Fr
EDGE 97 Chibi Anwunah So
DT 99 Cam Goode  Sr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K, P 19 Tommy Doman  So
K 32 James Turner  Sr
LS 45 Greg Tarr  Jr
LS 46 Evan Boutorwick  Fr
LS 49 William Wagner  Sr
LS 64 James Kavouklis  Fr
K 90 Hudson Hollenbeck  So
K 99 Adam Samaha Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: September 8, 2023

2023 recruiting class

Main article: 2023 college football recruiting class
US college sports recruiting information for 2023 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Enow Etta
DL 		Keller, Texas Covenant Christian Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Jul 13, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Cole Cabana
RB 		Dexter, Michigan Dexter High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jyaire Hill
ATH 		Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Karmello English
WR 		Phenix City, Alabama Central High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Brandyn Hillman
ATH 		Portsmouth, Virginia Churchland High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 191 lb (87 kg) Mar 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Evan Link
OT 		Burke, Virginia Gonzaga College High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Aug 1, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Amir Herring
IOL 		Southfield, Michigan West Bloomfield High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Jul 7, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Semaj Bridgeman
LB 		Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Imhotep Institute Charter High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jul 1, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Nathan Efobi
IOL 		Cumming, Georgia South Forsyth High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 282 lb (128 kg) Nov 18, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cameron Calhoun
CB 		Cincinnati, Ohio Winton Woods High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Nov 26, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Deakon Tonielli
TE 		Oswego, Illinois Oswego High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 19, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cameron Brandt
DL 		Chatsworth, California Sierra Canyon School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Feb 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Semaj Morgan
WR 		West Bloomfield, Michigan West Bloomfield High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 1, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Fredrick Moore
WR 		St. Louis, Missouri Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jul 1, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jason Hewlett
ATH 		Youngstown, Ohio Chaney High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Nov 28, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Zack Marshall
ATH 		Solana Beach, California Carlsbad High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Aug 13, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Roderick Pierce
DL 		Evergreen Park, Illinois Brother Rice High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 14, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Brooks Bahr
DL 		Lake Forest, Illinois Loyola Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Mar 15, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Benjamin Hall
RB 		Acworth, Georgia North Cobb High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Mar 29, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Aymeric Koumba
EDGE 		Bordeaux, France Lycée Alfred Kastler 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jul 15, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kendrick Bell
ATH 		Kansas City, Missouri Park Hill High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Oct 17, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Hayden Moore
LB 		Parker, Colorado Regis Jesuit High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Dec 19, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Breeon Ishmail
LB 		Hamilton, Ohio Princeton High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Nov 25, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
D'Juan Waller Jr.
CB 		Struthers, Ohio Chaney High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 18, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Adam Samaha
K 		Ypsilanti, Michigan Huron High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Nov 25, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 17  247Sports: 18
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2023 Michigan football commitments". Rivals.com.
  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.
  • "2023 Michigan football commitments". 247sports.com.

Incoming transfers

Michigan incoming transfers
Name Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous team
AJ Barner TE 6'6" 250 SR Aurora, Ohio Indiana
Ernest Hausmann LB 6'2" 220 SO Columbus, Nebraska Nebraska
LaDarius Henderson OL 6'4" 270 GS Waxahachie, Texas Arizona State
Myles Hinton OL 6'6" 308 SR John's Creek, Georgia Stanford
Drake Nugent C 6'2" 275 GS Lone Tree, Colorado Stanford
Josaiah Stewart EDGE 6'2" 235 JR Bronx, New York Coastal Carolina
James Turner K 6'1" 200 GS Saline, Michigan Louisville
Jack Tuttle QB 6'4" 212 GS San Marcos, California Indiana

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