Following Michigan’s national championship in 2023, the Wolverines endured major struggles in 2024. For Michigan to follow up a perfect season with a five-loss season was pretty surprising, but not all the surprises this year were bad for the Wolverines.
Here are some of the biggest surprises from Michigan’s rough 2024 season.
Michigan didn’t solidify QB1 until Week 9
Since Week 3 of the 2022 season, J.J. McCarthy captained Michigan’s offense, leading it to two-straight College Football Playoff appearances and the first national championship since 1997. With McCarthy departing for the NFL after three seasons, it left a glaring vacancy.