The Michigan Wolverines are just over a week away from opening the season against Middle Tennessee State and as heavy favorites, the likelihood that you see a ton of players on the night of Aug. 31 is quite high. For a lot of the under the radar guys, they can use the season opener as a springboard into breakout seasons, and that’s where we come in to gauge who some of those candidates could be.
The diehards and those who follow the program closer than most average fans will know all of these names, but for the uninitiated who knows not much more than proven star power on the team, here are five guys that could surprise you this season.