The Michigan Wolverines continue to prepare for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama on New Year’s Eve. Since the end of the regular season, we’ve gotten a better idea of who’s officially heading to the NFL, who’s in the transfer portal, and who’s suiting up down in Florida. This paves the way for some of the younger guys to step up.
While the level of opponent may not warrant more playing time for true freshmen, the coaching staff could see it as a great opportunity for their up-and-coming talent. Here are the true freshmen we think could play a bigger role in Michigan’s final game of 2024.