The 2024 college football season was a roller coaster for the Michigan Wolverines. The team started well, going 4-1 through their first five games before a 1-4 stretch in the middle of the season doomed the team. However, they ended the season on a three-game win streak that included beating Ohio State and Alabama in back-to-back games. 

The Wolverines changed offensive coordinators and brought in new quarterbacks in transfer Mikey Keene and elite freshman talent Bryce Underwood. They also brought in an elite recruiting class and a solid transfer portal haul. 

With these changes, where can we expect the Wolverines to be better at in 2025?

Positions Michigan Wolverines will improve at in their 2025 season

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Quarterback

The Wolverines running back a quarterback as bad as what they had last season almost seems impossible. They rotated three different quarterbacks all season, getting 200+ passing yards in just two games. Davis Warren led Michigan in production, throwing for fewer than 1200 yards, seven touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Yes. That led the Wolverines.

If I were a betting man, I'd be comfortable wagering that Michigan won't be that bad next season under a new offense and the talent infusion they had this offseason.  

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Safety

Michigan's safety room was a mixed bag last season, but there is reason for optimism next season. The reason? The return of former All-American Rod Moore to the room after missing the 2024 season due to injury. Moore's return along with Brandyn Hillman and Mason Curtis as well as adding Arkansas transfer TJ Metcalf should help improve the consistency of this group next season. 

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Running back

This could be controversial, given how productive Kalel Mullings was and Donovan Edwards' explosive plays in critical moments over the years, but I think the Wolverines will be better here next year. 

Jordan Marshall looks like the next man up. What we've seen from him so far passes the test. He looks more athletic than Mullings and more consistent as a runner than Edwards. He'll be in the mix for Michigan's leadback next year. 

The other name in the mix is Alabama transfer Justice Haynes. Haynes rushed for 448 yards and seven touchdowns. A physical, violent rusher, he adds a tone-setting presence to their room. 

These two should help lead the unit next season. Benjamin Hall will add a change-of-pace setting for the Wolverines as well. This unit is a triple-headed monster and should be explosive and consistent for Michigan. 

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Linebacker

Michigan's linebacker unit was also inconsistent throughout the season, prompting some changes in the offseason. Reportedly, Jaishawn Barham will take more snaps at OLB/EDGE to play to his strengths. 

While that might spark some concern, Ernest Hausmann returns, along with Jimmy Rolder and Jaydon Hood. The Wolverines also added Georgia transfer Troy Bowles and seem likely to add another player here in the spring transfer portal window. With the experience returning for a second season in their new defense, I'd expect this unit to be more ironed out than they were last year.