2023Michigan Wolverines football
Consensus national champion Big Ten champion Big Ten East Division champion Rose Bowl champion
Big Ten Championship Game,W 26–0 vs.Iowa
Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal), W 27–20OT vs.Alabama CFP National Championship, W 34–13 vs.Washington
Conference	Big Ten Conference
Division	East Division
Ranking
Coaches	No. 1
AP	No. 1
Record	15–0 (9–0 Big Ten)
Head coach	Jim Harbaugh (9th season; games 4–9, 13–15) Sherrone Moore (games 3, 10–12) Jesse Minter (game 1),Jay Harbaugh (game 2, 1st half), andMike Hart (game 2, 2nd half)
Offensive coordinator	Sherrone Moore (3rd season)
Offensive scheme	Pro spread
Defensive coordinator	Jesse Minter (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinator	Steve Clinkscale (2nd season)
Base defense	4–2–5
MVP	J. J. McCarthy
Captains	Mike Sainristil Blake Corum Kris Jenkins Trevor Keegan Michael Barrett Zak Zinter
Home stadium	Michigan Stadium
Uniform
Seasons ← 2022 2024 →

The2023 Michigan Wolverines football team represented theUniversity of Michigan in the East Division of theBig Ten Conference during the2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their ninth and final year under head coachJim Harbaugh, the Wolverines compiled a perfect 15–0 record, outscored opponents by a total of 538 to 156, and won their third consecutive Big Ten championship with a 26–0 victory overIowa in theBig Ten Championship Game. They defeated No. 4Alabama, 27–20 in overtime, in the2024 Rose Bowl. The Wolverines then defeated No. 2Washington, 34–13, in the2024 College Football Playoff National Championship to claim their firstCollege Football Playoff (CFP) title and 12thnational championship in program history, the first since1997, and the first consensus national championship since1948. With a win againstMaryland on November 18, Michigan became the first program in college football history to reach 1,000 wins.^[2]

Michigan was the first national champion to have a lead at halftime in every game it played since the2001 Miami Hurricanes. The Wolverines are the first team in Big Ten football history to complete a 15–0 season and the fourthNCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) team to do so followingClemson in 2018,LSU in 2019, andGeorgia in 2022. Michigan finished ranked No. 1 in theAP for the first time since 1997, and finished ranked No. 1 in theCoaches Poll for the first time in program history.

Michigan's statistical leaders included starting quarterbackJ. J. McCarthy with 2,991 passing yards and a 72.3% completion percentage and running backBlake Corum with 1,245 rushing yards and an FBS-leading and single-season school-record 27 rushing touchdowns. GuardZak Zinter was selected as aunanimous All-American, with Corum and cornerbacksMike Sainristil andWill Johnson receiving first-team All-American honors.

McCarthy was awarded theBig Ten Quarterback of the Year and Corum received theBig Ten Running Back of the Year for a second straight season. Both were also selected to the2023 All-Big Ten Conference football team receiving first-team honors. In addition was Zinter, Sainristil, Johnson, centerDrake Nugent, offensive tackleLaDarius Henderson, tight endColston Loveland and defensive linemanMason Graham. Michigan's defense held opponents to 10.4 points per game (PPG), the fewest by a Big Ten team since Michigan's1997 national championship team (9.5 PPG) and fewest overall since the2011 Alabama Crimson Tide (8.8 PPG).^[3][4]

Harbaugh was suspended by the university from game-day coaching for the first three games of the season due to alleged recruiting violations during theCOVID-19 pandemic. He was also suspended by the Big Ten for the final three games of the regular season as punishment of the program for theallegations of sign-stealing. Offensive coordinatorSherrone Moore led the team to four victories, including wins over No. 10Penn State and No. 2Ohio State, as acting head coach during Harbaugh's absence.

Michigan drew an average home attendance of 109,971 in 2023, the highest in college football.^[5]

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance	Source
September 2	12:00 p.m.	East Carolina*	No. 2	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI	Peacock	W 30–3	109,480	[6]
September 9	3:30 p.m.	UNLV*	No. 2	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI	CBS	W 35–7	109,482	[7]
September 16	7:30 p.m.	Bowling Green*	No. 2	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI	BTN	W 31–6	109,955	[8]
September 23	12:00 p.m.	Rutgers	No. 2	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI	BTN	W 31–7	109,756	[9]
September 30	3:30 p.m.	atNebraska	No. 2	Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE	Fox	W 45–7	87,134	[10]
October 7	7:30 p.m.	atMinnesota	No. 2	Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN (Little Brown Jug)	NBC	W 52–10	52,179	[11]
October 14	12:00 p.m.	Indiana	No. 2	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI	Fox	W 52–7	110,264	[12]
October 21	7:30 p.m.	atMichigan State	No. 2	Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI (rivalry)	NBC	W 49–0	74,206	[13]
November 4	7:30 p.m.	Purdue	No. 3	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI	NBC	W 41–13	110,245	[14]
November 11	12:00 p.m.	at No. 10Penn State	No. 3	Beaver Stadium State College, PA (rivalry,Big Noon Kickoff)	Fox	W 24–15	110,856	[15]
November 18	12:00 p.m.	atMaryland	No. 3	SECU Stadium College Park, MD (Big Noon Kickoff)	Fox	W 31–24	49,546	[16]
November 25	12:00 p.m.	No. 2Ohio State	No. 3	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI (The Game,Big Noon Kickoff,College GameDay)	Fox	W 30–24	110,615	[17]
December 2	8:00 p.m.	vs. No. 16Iowa*	No. 2	Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN (Big Ten Championship Game,Big Noon Kickoff)	Fox	W 26–0	67,842	[18]
January 1, 2024	5:00 p.m.	vs. No. 4Alabama*	No. 1	Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (Rose Bowl—CFP Semifinal,College GameDay)	ESPN	W 27–20OT	96,371	[19]
January 8, 2024	7:30 p.m.	vs. No. 2Washington*	No. 1	NRG Stadium Houston, TX (CFP National Championship,College GameDay)	ESPN	W 34–13	72,808	[20]
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings fromAP Poll (andCFP Rankings, after October 31) All times are inEastern time

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• On January 17, 2023, sources reported that co-offensive coordinator andquarterbacks coachMatt Weiss was placed on leave pending an ongoing police investigation into a report of "computer access crimes" that occurred in December 2022.^[24] 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."^[25]
• On January 27, it was announced that Michigan promotedKirk Campbell to the role ofquarterbacks coach, replacing the departed Matt Weiss. Campbell spent 2022 at Michigan as an offensive analyst after serving as the offensive coordinator atOld Dominion for two seasons.^[26]
• On February 8, Michigan announced the return of former Michigan assistantChris 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 atOle Miss.^[27]
• On February 16, Michigan and linebackers coach George Helow mutually agreed to part ways.^[28]
• 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, having previously served as the co-offensive coordinator alongside Weiss.^[29]

On August 23, Michigan announced that it was self-imposing a three-game suspension on head coach Jim Harbaugh related to recruiting violations.^[30] Days later it was announced thatSherrone Moore,Jesse Minter,Jay Harbaugh andMike 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.^[31] On November 10, Harbaugh received another three-game suspension, this time related to theMichigan Wolverines football sign-stealing scandal.^[32][33] Moore was named as the interim head coach for the duration of Harbaugh's suspension. A planned court hearing to challenge the suspension was cancelled as Harbaugh agreed to accept it, with the Big Ten also closing its investigation the same day.^[34]

To open the season, Michigan played againstEast Carolina. Before a crowd of 109,480 atMichigan Stadium, the Wolverines defeated the Pirates, 30–3.^[35] 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 fromJ. J. McCarthy toRoman Wilson. On Michigan's next drive, the Wolverines drove 90 yards on seven plays, including a 37-yard run byBlake 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 andJames 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.^[36]

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.^[36]

Defensive coordinatorJesse Minter served as acting head coach for the game and was credited with the victory, asJim Harbaugh was serving a three-game suspension. QuarterbackJ. 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, behindElvis Grbac's 90.9% (20-for-22) againstNotre Dame on September 14, 1991.^[37]

Following its opening game against East Carolina, Michigan hosted theUNLV Rebels, winning 35–7, before a crowd of 109,482 atMichigan Stadium.^[38] As a result of the university's three-game suspension ofJim Harbaugh, special teams coordinatorJay Harbaugh served as acting head coach in the first half, while running backs coachMike 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.^[39]

On the game's opening drive, UNLV drove 19 yards before punting. On the Wolverines' first possession, they drove 80 yards on nine plays, asJ. J. McCarthy completed passes toBlake Corum for 20 yards, Tyler Morris for 16 yards,Roman Wilson for 25 yards, andCornelius 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 andAJ 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.^[40][41]

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.^[40][41]

On Michigan's second drive of the second half, McCarthy completed a touchdown pass to Roman Wilson covering 47 yards.^[40] 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.^[42] 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 Johnson; Corum scored on a five-yard run, and Michigan led 35–0, at the end of the third quarter.^[40][41]

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 Denegal 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.^[40][41]

Through two games,J. J. McCarthy has completed 48 of 55 pass attempts for an 87.2% completion percentage.^[43] Running backBlake Corum posted 15 carries for 80 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns, for his 11th career multi-touchdown game.^[44]

On September 16, Michigan defeatedBowling Green, 31–6, before a crowd of 109,955 atMichigan Stadium.^[45] It was the final game ofJim Harbaugh's three-game suspension with offensive coordinatorSherrone Moore serving as acting head coach. Bowling Green head coachScot Loeffler played for Michigan in the 1990s and was an assistant coach at Michigan from 2002 to 2006.^[46]

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 aJ. 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.^[47][46][48]

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 endMax 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 toRoman Wilson. Despite giving up three turnovers, Michigan led, 14–6, at halftime.^[47][46][48]

In the third quarter, Michigan defensive tackleKris 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, andMichael Barrett recovered the loose ball inside Bowling Green's 30-yard line. Michigan capitalized on the turnover with a 42-yard field goal byJames Turner. On Michigan's next possession, the Wolverines executed a flea-flicker as McCarthy threw a 50-yard pass toCornelius 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.^[47][46][48]

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.^[49]

In the season's first conference game, Michigan defeated Rutgers, 31–7, before a crowd of 109,756 atMichigan Stadium.^[50] Rutgers opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 69-yard touchdown pass fromGavin 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 byBlake Corum in the first quarter to tie the game. Michigan scored seven points in the second quarter on an 18-yard touchdown pass fromJ. J. McCarthy toSemaj Morgan. Michigan led, 14–7, at halftime. Michigan scored 10 points in the third quarter on a 46-yard field goal byJames Turner and a 71-yard interception return byMike Sainristil. Michigan extended its lead in the fourth quarter on a five-yard touchdown run by Corum.^[51]

Head coachJim 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. QuarterbackJ. 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.^[52]

On September 30, Michigan defeatedNebraska, 45–7, in its conference opener atLincoln, Nebraska.^[53]

Following the opening kickoff, Michigan drove 75 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 29-yard touchdown pass fromJ. J. McCarthy toRoman 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, andKenneth Grant intercepted the ball at Nebraska's 29-yard line. Michigan then scored on a 20-yard touchdown run byKalel Mullings.^[54][55][56]

On Michigan's first possession of the second quarter, the Wolverines drove 88 yards on nine plays, including passes of 16 and 10 yards toAJ 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.^[54][55][56]

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 toDarrius Clemons and ending with a one-yard touchdown run byBlake 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 byJames 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.^[54][55][56]

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.^[56]

On October 7, Michigan defeatedMinnesota, 52–10, in theLittle Brown Jug game inMinneapolis.^[57]

On the second play from scrimmage, Michigan cornerbackWill Johnson intercepted anAthan 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 byJames 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 byBlake 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 fromJ. J. McCarthy toCornelius 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.^[58][59][60]

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 byRoman 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 toColston 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.^[58][59][60]

In his post-game interview, Minnesota head coachP. 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."^[61]

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.^[59]

Michigan scored on twopick-six touchdowns for the first time since2017 againstCincinnati.^[62] Michigan also scored at least 30 points for its ninth consecutive game, setting a new program record, surpassing the previous record of eight consecutive games in1976.^[63]

On October 14, Michigan defeatedIndiana, 52–7, before a crowd of 110,264 atMichigan Stadium inAnn Arbor, Michigan. The game was played in the rain and at 49 °F (9 °C).^[64][65]

The teams opened the game with consecutivethree-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'sRod Moore intercepted aTayven Jackson pass (tipped byMike 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 quarterbackBrendan Sorsby throwing a backward pass to wide receiver Donovan McCulley (a converted quarterback) who then threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to a wide-openJaylin 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.^[65][66]

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 byBlake Corum. On their next possession, the Wolverines drove 87 yards on 11 plays, including pass completions fromJ. J. McCarthy toTyler Morris for 14 and 23 yards andAJ Barner for 18 yards, and ending with a two-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy toRoman 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.^[65][66]

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 withColston 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.^[65][66]

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 byDonovan 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.^[65][66]

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 passedMike Hart andDenard 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.^[67]

The win was Michigan's 19th consecutive Big Ten victory, tying the program record set from 1990 to 1992.^[67] Michigan became the third team since 2000 to start the season 7–0 while winning every game by 24-plus points, following Ohio State in2019 and Stanford in2011.^[68]

On October 21, Michigan faced their in-state rivals, theMichigan State Spartans, in the annual battle for thePaul Bunyan Trophy, atEast Lansing, Michigan. In the previous season, Michigan defeated Michigan State, 29–7.^[69]

Michigan shutout Michigan State in a blowout 49–0 to retain the Paul Bunyan Trophy.^[70] Michigan scored 14 points in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run byBlake Corum and a 25-yard touchdown pass fromJ. J. McCarthy toRoman Wilson. Michigan scored 14 points in the second quarter via two 22-yard touchdown passes from McCarthy toColston Loveland. Michigan led, 28–0, at halftime. Michigan scored 14 points in the third quarter via a 72-yard interception return byMike Sainristil and an 11-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy toAJ 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 since2000, their largest margin of victory since a 55–0 victory in1947, and their largest margin of victory in East Lansing.^[71]

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 the1974 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.^[72]

On November 4, following its bye week, Michigan defeated thePurdue Boilermakers, 41–13, in a night game before a crowd of 110,245 at Michigan Stadium.^[73]

On their opening possession, the Wolverines drove 76 yards on six plays, includingJ. J. McCarthy passes toRoman Wilson for 20 yards andDonovan Edwards for 37 yards, and ending with a two-yard touchdown run byBlake Corum. On their second possession, the Wolverines drove 62 yards on seven plays, ending with a three-yard touchdown run by Corum. AfterWill Johnson intercepted aHudson 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 bySemaj 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.^[74]

Michigan extended its program record of scoring 40-plus points to five consecutive Big Ten games. With 335 passing yards, McCarthy passedTom Brady for ninth place in career passing yardage for Michigan. With three rushing touchdowns in the game, Corum tiedTyrone Wheatley for second place on Michigan's career rushing touchdowns list with 47.^[75]

Michigan traveled toState College, Pennsylvania, to facePenn State on November 11. As the Michigan team and coaching staff flew to Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon, Big Ten commissionerTony Petitti suspended head coachJim Harbaugh from game-day coaching for the remainder of the regular season as punishment for theMichigan Wolverines football sign-stealing scandal.^[76]

Michigan defeated Penn State, 24–15, before a crowd of 110,856 atBeaver Stadium.^[77] The first three drives of the game ended with punts. Penn State then drove 66 yards on 13 plays and became the first team to run a play inside Michigan's 10-yard line during the 2023 season. Facing a first-and-goal from the three-yard line, Michigan's defense stopped the Nittany Lions who settled for a 20-yard field goal by Alex Felkins. After Penn State's field goal, Michigan drove 75 yards on nine plays, including a 22-yard run byDonovan Edwards, a pass fromJ. J. McCarthy toSemaj Morgan for 19 yards and ending with a three-yard touchdown run byBlake Corum. After holding Penn State to a three-and-out, Michigan drove 78 yards on six plays, including a 44-yard run by Corum and a 22-yard touchdown run by Edwards. Late in the second quarter, Penn State drove 75 yards and scored on an 11-yard touchdown run byDrew Allar, though its attempt at a two-point conversion failed. Michigan led, 14–9 at halftime.

On the opening drive of the second half, Allar fumbled after having the ball stripped by Rayshaun Benny, and Michigan'sMakari Paige recovered the loose ball at the Penn State 49-yard line. After the turnover, Michigan drove to the Penn State four-yard line, andJames Turner kicked a 22-yard field goal. The defenses then took control of the game as six consecutive drives ended with punts. With four-and-a-half minutes remaining in the game, Michigan forced a turnover on downs as Allar threw an incomplete pass on fourth down. Corum ran 30 yards for a touchdown with 4:15 remaining in the game. In the closing minutes, Penn State drove 75 yards on eight plays, scoring on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Allar toTheo Johnson. Penn State again failed on an attempted two-point conversion. Penn State attempted an onside kick, butMike Sainristil fell on the ball, and Michigan ran out the clock.^[78]

Starting with the final two plays of the first half, Michigan ran on 32 consecutive plays and did not throw a pass in the second half. (McCarthy's sole pass of the second half was negated by a pass-interference penalty.)^[79]Blake Corum carried the ball 26 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns. The team totaled 227 rushing yards against a Penn State defense that, prior to the game, had the top-ranked rushing defense in the county, having not allowed any opponent to rush for more than 100 yards in a game.^[80]

Michigan offensive coordinatorSherrone Moore served as the team's acting head coach. Harbaugh was not allowed to enter the stadium but in a postgame interview with Fox Sports, a tearful Moore expressed his love for Harbaugh, saying: "I want to thank Coach Harbaugh. I fucking love you, man. Love the shit out of you, man. This is for you."^[81]

Penn State's offense was limited to 74 passing yards. One day after the game, Penn State fired offensive coordinatorMike Yurcich.^[82]

The victory was the 999th in the history of the Michigan football program.^[83]

Michigan filed an application for temporary restraining order (TRO), challenging the Big Ten's suspension ofJim Harbaugh for the final three games of the regular season. The court set the matter for a hearing in the Washtenaw County Circuit Court on November 17, one day before Michigan faced Maryland.^[84] However, the university dropped the case in exchange for the Big Ten ending its investigation into the scouting controversy before the case went to court.^[85]

On November 18, Michigan playedMaryland atCollege Park, Maryland. Michigan defeated Maryland 31–24. Maryland opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 35-yard field goal by Jack Howes. Michigan responded with 16 points in the quarter via a two-yard touchdown run byBlake Corum, a four-yard fumble return byDerrick Moore and a Christian Boivin blocked punt for a safety. This was the first Michigan safety since the2018 Peach Bowl. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the second quarter, first a one-yard touchdown run by Corum for Michigan, then a one-yard touchdown run byBilly Edwards Jr. for Maryland. Michigan led, 23–10 at halftime. Maryland scored 14 points in the third quarter via two one-yard touchdown runs by Edwards Jr. Michigan extended their lead via a 13-yard touchdown run bySemaj Morgan. On Maryland's final drive of the game, Tommy Doman's punt pinned the Terrapins at their own 1-yard with 4:10 remaining in the game. Michigan scored the only points of the fourth quarter after officials called intentional grounding for a safety.Mike Sainristil recorded two interceptions in the game.^[86]

With the win, the Wolverines became the first program in college football history to win 1,000 games. Michigan improved to 11–0 to start the season for the second consecutive season. This marked their first back-to-back 11–0 start since1901 and1902. With 141 passing yards in the game, quarterbackJ. J. McCarthy passed head coach Jim Harbaugh for eighth on the program's all-time passing list. With two rushing touchdowns in the game, Corum tiedHassan Haskins' single-season rushing touchdown record of 20 set in2021.^[87]

On November 25, No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 2Ohio State, 30–24, with both teams entering the game undefeated at 11–0. The game was played atMichigan Stadium before a crowd of 110,615. The programs met as top-three ranked opponents in back-to-back seasons for the first time in thehistory of the rivalry.^[88] With the victory, Michigan won the Big Ten East Division championship and improved to 12–0 for the second consecutive season.^[89]

Both teams began by trading punts on the first four drives. On Ohio State's third possession, Michigan'sWill Johnson intercepted aKyle McCord pass at Ohio State's 25-yard line, leading to a one-yard touchdown run byBlake Corum. Ohio State responded with a 51-yard drive, resulting in a 43-yard field goal byJayden Fielding.^[90][91]

Michigan drove 75 yards early in the second quarter, scoring on a 22-yard touchdown pass fromJ. J. McCarthy toRoman Wilson. Ohio State responded again with a 73-yard drive, scoring on a three-yard touchdown pass from McCord toEmeka Egbuka. On the final play of the first half, Fielding attempted a 52-yard field goal; his first kick was good but did not count as Michiganhad called timeout, and his second kick missed the mark. Michigan led, 14–10, at halftime.^[92][93]

On the opening drive of the second half, Michigan drove 46 yards and scored on a 50-yard field goal by James Turner. Ohio State responded with a 75-yard, six-minute drive, tying the game at 17–17 on a three-yard touchdown run byTreVeyon Henderson. Late in the third quarter, Michigan had a 75-yard scoring drive that was delayed for several minutes after Michigan All American offensive guard and captainZak Zinter sustained a brokentibia andfibula and was taken off the field on a cart.^[94][95] On the first play after Zinter's injury, Corum ran 22 yards for a touchdown and held up the numbers six and five as a tribute to Zinter who wears jersey number 65 for the Wolverines. Michigan led, 24–17, at the end of the third quarter.^[90][91]

After forcing Ohio State to punt, Michigan drove 44 yards, including a 34-yard pass fromDonovan Edwards toColston Loveland, and ending with a 38-yard field goal by James Turner to give them a 10-point lead. Ohio State responded with a 65-yard touchdown drive, including a 28-yard pass from McCord toJulian Fleming and culminating with a 14-yard touchdown pass from McCord toMarvin Harrison Jr. with 8 minutes left. Michigan responded with a time-consuming, seven-minute, 13-play drive that ended with a 34-yard field goal – Turner's third of the game. Ohio State's final drive ended with Michigandefensive backRod Moore intercepting a McCord pass.^[90][91]

Sherrone Moore served as Michigan's acting head coach asJim Harbaugh served the third and final game of a suspension imposed by Big Ten commissionerTony Petitti. In his postgame interview with Jenny Taft, Moore said: "Coach Harbaugh, we got your back, baby. We love you. That was for you, baby."^[91]

With two rushing touchdowns,Blake Corum celebrated his 23rd birthday and set a new Michigan single-season record with 22 rushing touchdowns.^[96] Corum is the only player in the FBS to score in each game of the 2023 season.^[97]

J. J. McCarthy completed 16 of 20 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. For Ohio State,Kyle McCord completed 18 of 30 for 271 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The receivers were led by Ohio State'sMarvin Harrison Jr. who caught five passes for 118 yards and a touchdown.Colston Loveland was Michigan's leading receiver with five catches for 88 yards.

On December 2, Michigan defeatedIowa, 26–0, in the Big Ten Football Championship Game atLucas Oil Stadium inIndianapolis. It was Michigan's third consecutive victory in the conference championship game.^[98][99]

After holding Iowa to a three-and-out on the opening drive, Michigan drove 52 yards and took the lead on a 35-yard field goal byJames Turner. After Iowa was stopped on its second possession,Semaj Morgan returnedTory Taylor's punt 82 yards to the Iowa five-yard line. Michigan scored on a two-yard touchdown run byBlake Corum and led, 10–0, at the end of the first quarter.^[100][101]

The defenses took hold of the game in the second quarter, as the teams punted seven times with no points being scored. Michigan led, 10–0, at halftime.^[100]

In the third quarter, Michigan's defense continued to stymie Iowa's offense.Mike Sainristil forced a fumble by Iowa quarterbackDeacon Hill, recovered byJosh Wallace at Iowa's 12-yard line. The play was initially ruled an incomplete pass, but after review it was determined that Hill's arm had not begun its forward motion when the ball came loose. Iowa offensive coordinatorBrian Ferentz was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for his protest of call, resulting in the ball being spotted at Iowa's six-yard line. On the next play after the penalty, Corum scored on a six-yard run for his 55th career touchdown, tyingAnthony Thomas for Michigan's modern-era^[102] record for rushing touchdowns. After Iowa failed to convert on a fourth down, Turner kicked a 46-yard field goal, and Michigan led, 20–0, at the end of the third quarter.^[100][101]

Early in the fourth quarter,Braiden McGregor forced another fumble by Deacon Hill withKenneth Grant recovering the ball at Iowa's 15-yard line. Michigan settled for a 36-yard field goal by Turner. Later in the quarter, Michigan again stopped Iowa on fourth down, and Turner kicked his fourth field goal of the game, a 50-yarder, with 3:38 remaining. Turner's 50-yard field goal was the longest inBig Ten Championship game history. Michigan won by a final score of 26–0.^[100][101]

The game was dominated by strong defensive play. Iowa was limited to 155 yards oftotal offense (35 rushing and 120 passing). Michigan's defense had four fourth-down stops and forced and recovered three fumbles. Iowa's defense also played well, holding Michigan to a season-low 213 yards of total offense (66 rushing and 147 passing).^[103] Michigan defensive backMike Sainristil was named the game's most valuable payer.^[104]

With 16 carries for 52 yards, running back Blake Corum passed 1,000-yards on the season. He became the first player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons sinceDenard Robinson. Semaj Morgan's 87-yard punt return was the longest in Big Ten Championship game history, and the third-longest in modern-era program history.Mike Sainristil was named tournament MVP after he forced two fumbles and a sack in the game.^[105]

In the finalCollege Football Playoff rankings of the year announced on December 3, Michigan (13–0) was ranked No. 1, earning their third consecutive playoff bid and a spot in the semifinal game which was played at the2024 Rose Bowl against No. 4Alabama (12–1).^[106]

Michigan defeated Alabama 27–20 in overtime. Alabama opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 34-yard touchdown run fromJase McClellan. Michigan responded with an eight-yard touchdown pass fromJ. J. McCarthy toBlake Corum to tie the game. Michigan took their first lead of the game late in the second quarter via a 38-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy toTyler Morris. Alabama scored the final points of the half via a 50-yard field goal byWill Reichard. Michigan led, 13–10, at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Alabama scored ten points in the fourth quarter via a three-yard touchdown run from McClellan and a 52-yard field goal by Reichard to regain the lead. This marked the first time Michigan trailed in a second half all season. Michigan scored the final points of the quarter via a four-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy toRoman Wilson to tie the game and force overtime. Michigan scored in overtime via a 17-yard touchdown run from Corum.^[107] The Michigan defense was then able to pick up a 4th-down stop to win the game and send them to the national championship.

With the win, Michigan set a single-season program record of 14 victories.^[108] With his 17-yard rushing touchdown in overtime,Blake Corum passedAnthony Thomas as Michigan's career rushing touchdowns leader. Michigan's defense recorded five sacks in the first half alone, setting an all-time College Football Playoff record for sacks in a half.^[109]

No. 1 Michigan (14–0) faced No. 2 Washington (14–0) in the2024 CFP National Championship. Both teams made their first appearance in the championship game in theCFP era.^[110][111] This was the third all-time meeting between 14–0 teams in the CFP National Championship followingClemson andAlabama in2019 andClemson andLSU in2020.^[112]

Michigan defeated Washington 34–13. Michigan scored 14 points in the first quarter via two rushing touchdowns byDonovan Edwards, from 41-yards, and 46-yards, respectively. Washington responded with a 25-yard field goal by Grady Gross. Edwards became the first player in CFP National Championship game history to run for two touchdowns of 40-plus yards. Michigan extended their lead in the second quarter via a 31-yard field goal byJames Turner. Washington scored the final points of the half via a three-yard touchdown pass fromMichael Penix Jr. toJalen McMillan. Michigan led, 17–10 at halftime. The teams exchanged field goals in the third quarter, first a 38-yard field goal by Turner for Michigan, aided by an interception fromWill Johnson on the first play from scrimmage in the second half, then a 45-yard field goal by Gross for Washington. Michigan scored 14 points in the fourth quarter via two rushing touchdowns byBlake Corum, from 12-yards, and one-yard, respectively. In the fourth quarter,Mike Sainristil recorded his team-leading sixth interception of the season, returning it for a season-long 81 yards. It was the longest interception return in CFP National Championship game history.^[113]

With the win, Michigan set a single-season program record of 15 victories. Michigan finished as undefeated College Football Playoff champions, and won their 12th national title in program history, and first since the1997 season. Michigan's offense finished with 303 total rushing yards, a season-high and a CFP National Championship game high.^[114]

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 TJ 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  Fr K 99 Adam Samaha Fr	Head coach Jim Harbaugh Coordinators/assistant coaches Jack Harbaugh (assistant head coach) Ben Herbert (associate head coach / strength and conditioning coach) Sherrone Moore (offensive coordinator / offensive line) Jesse Minter (defensive coordinator) Steve Clinkscale (co-defensive coordinator / defensive backs / defensive pass game coordinator) Jay Harbaugh (special teams coordinator / safeties) Kirk Campbell (quarterbacks) Mike Hart (running backs / run game coordinator) Ron Bellamy (wide receivers) Grant Newsome (tight ends) Mike Elston (defensive line / recruiting coordinator) Chris Partridge (linebackers; fired Nov. 7) Rick Minter (interim linebackers) Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt Roster

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	School	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
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Cole Cabana RB	Dexter, Michigan	Dexter High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Feb 5, 2022
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Jyaire Hill ATH	Kankakee, Illinois	Kankakee High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
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Karmello English WR	Phenix City, Alabama	Central High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
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Brandyn Hillman ATH	Portsmouth, Virginia	Churchland High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	191 lb (87 kg)	Mar 19, 2023
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Evan Link OT	Burke, Virginia	Gonzaga College High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	Aug 1, 2022
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Amir Herring IOL	Southfield, Michigan	West Bloomfield High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	300 lb (140 kg)	Jul 7, 2022
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Semaj Bridgeman LB	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Imhotep Institute Charter High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Jul 1, 2022
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Nathan Efobi IOL	Cumming, Georgia	South Forsyth High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	282 lb (128 kg)	Nov 18, 2022
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Cameron Calhoun CB	Cincinnati, Ohio	Winton Woods High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Nov 26, 2022
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Deakon Tonielli TE	Oswego, Illinois	Oswego High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	Jun 19, 2022
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Cameron Brandt DL	Chatsworth, California	Sierra Canyon School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	Feb 1, 2023
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Semaj Morgan WR	West Bloomfield, Michigan	West Bloomfield High School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Dec 1, 2021
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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
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Jason Hewlett ATH	Youngstown, Ohio	Chaney High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Nov 28, 2022
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Zack Marshall ATH	Solana Beach, California	Carlsbad High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Aug 13, 2022
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Trey Pierce DL	Evergreen Park, Illinois	Brother Rice High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	Dec 14, 2022
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Brooks Bahr DL	Lake Forest, Illinois	Loyola Academy	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	270 lb (120 kg)	Mar 15, 2022
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Benjamin Hall RB	Acworth, Georgia	North Cobb High School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Mar 29, 2022
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Aymeric Koumba EDGE	Bordeaux, France	Lycée Alfred Kastler	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Jul 15, 2022
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Kendrick Bell ATH	Kansas City, Missouri	Park Hill High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Oct 17, 2022
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Hayden Moore LB	Parker, Colorado	Regis Jesuit High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Dec 19, 2022
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Breeon Ishmail LB	Hamilton, Ohio	Princeton High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Nov 25, 2022
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D.J. Waller Jr. CB	Struthers, Ohio	Chaney High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Dec 18, 2022
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Adam Samaha K	Ypsilanti, Michigan	Huron High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Nov 25, 2021
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Overall recruit ranking:   Rivals: 17   247Sports: 18
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, 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. "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. "2023 Michigan football commitments". 247Sports.