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Wilton Speight, John O'Korn emerge in Michigan QB race

ANN ARBOR -- The quarterback competition at Michigan is apparently down to two.

Seniors John O'Korn and Wilton Speight have both emerged as contenders to start Sept. 2 against Florida, leaving redshirt freshman Brandon Peters on the outside looking in, coach Jim Harbaugh said.

"John and Wilton have really stepped up," Harbaugh said. "I think they've created a little bit of separation, and they're battling right now. It's one with the 1s, then the next day the other is with the 1s."

Speight is no surprise here, having started 11 games and thrown for more than 2,500 yards in 2016.