Three Michigan Wolverines who could be breakout stars on the offensive side of the ball in 2025
The 2024 offseason was a blast for the Michigan Wolverines. After flipping elite quarterback Bryce Underwood away from LSU, the Wolverines closed their 2025 recruiting class on a heater and finished with their highest-ranked class in years. Now, the team looks to continue their momentum from the end of 2024 into a successful year two […]
The 2024 offseason was a blast for the Michigan Wolverines. After flipping elite quarterback Bryce Underwood away from LSU, the Wolverines closed their 2025 recruiting class on a heater and finished with their highest-ranked class in years. Now, the team looks to continue their momentum from the end of 2024 into a successful year two for head coach Sherrone Moore.
Who are some offensive players for the Wolverines who could enjoy breakout seasons in 2025 and help Michigan keep their momentum rolling from 2024?
3 Wolverines who can be a breakout star on offense in 2025
RB Jordan Marshall
Perhaps the most obvious breakout pick on the entire roster, Jordan Marshall will look to capitalize on his performance in Michigan's bowl game, where he rushed for 100 yards, winning MVP of the game. Despite playing behind Donovan Edwards and Kalel Mullings, many believe Marshall was the most talented back on the Wolverines' roster last season.
While he'll be splitting time with Alabama transfer Justice Haynes, Marshall will be a key cog in Michigan's offense next season. It would not shock me to see him be the lead rusher for the Wolverines in 2025, provided he stays healthy.
WR Fred Moore
Michigan's leading receiver in the bowl game against Alabama, Moore flashed a dynamic skill set despite the Wolverines' inept passing attack last season. A speedster capable of stretching the field vertically, Michigan began designing plays for him in the bowl game to take advantage of his speed.
With a (hopefully) improved quarterback and offensive design, Moore has the opportunity in front of him to be the playmaker Michigan needs on offense at wide receiver. That room is wide open with plenty of targets up for grabs, and Moore has the talent to fill that gap.
TE Hogan Hansen
With Colston Loveland off to the NFL, Michigan's tight end room lost out on a key playmaker. I think it's fair to say Loveland was the most important player on the offense the last two seasons, and his departure leaves a massive void in the room.
However, I find myself intrigued by rising sophomore Hogan Hansen's ability as a receiver. Hansen flashed in limited opportunities throughout the season, and he feels like an underrated candidate to assume the mantle left by Loveland as the team's receiving tight end. How he attacks this offseason heading into year two could be pivotal for his role in 2025.
