Last summer was filled with some hesitation for the Michigan Wolverines after a terrible 2020, despite good talent on paper. Fears soon dissipated as an unforgettable 2021 season culminated with a massive win over Ohio State and a long-awaited Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff berth.
However, despite last season’s successes, it was not going to be a straightforward offseason. Jim Harbaugh nearly departed for the NFL like his three best defenders, and both coordinators did in fact leave Ann Arbor. With the start of the 2022 season upon us, the dust is finally starting to settle and the new squad can set out to defend the conference crown.