Overview
- Michigan held its first practice Tuesday, launching a 15-session installation period ahead of the mid-April spring game.
- Whittingham set a new direction with Jason Beck running a power-spread offense and Jay Hill installing a 4-2-5 defense, alongside dedicated quarterback coach Koy Detmer Jr.
- Whittingham told ESPN the top priority is polishing Underwood’s footwork and mechanics to cut turnovers and lift a passing attack that ranked 105th nationally last season.
- Significant roster churn — 20 transfers in, 27 departures and 26 freshmen — has opened competitions across the depth chart, notably on the offensive line and in the defensive front seven.
- Special teams enters a rebuild under Kerry Coombs with a new long snapper, kicker and punter after promising return work in the Citrus Bowl.