On the same day Michigan learned its College Football Playoff destination, Mike Sainristil, a co-captain who moved from receiver to defensive back before this season, announced he is returning to the Wolverines in 2023 for his fifth year of eligibility.
Sainristil is fifth on the team with 51 tackles, including 5.5 for loss and two sacks. He also has seven pass breakups and has been a key contributor in the secondary for the unbeaten Wolverines (13-0) who are coming off their second straight Big Ten championship after defeating Purdue last Saturday night.
Michigan, the No. 2 seed, will play No.