BlueFanRon

Father, grandfather, sports fan and traveler. Opinions are my own.

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Big-time get!

[Zach Libby @ZachLibby_]

WOAH!! #Michigan on a heater on the recruiting trail this week 🔥

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

I support the idea of salary caps, but I’m skeptical on enforcement. The NCAA turned a cold shoulder on under-the-table payments to players for years before NIL came into existence. It’s well-known players in some programs were being paid.

[Anthony Broome @anthonytbroome]

Football coach Kyle Whittingham wants a complete overhaul with salary caps. Basketball coach Dusty May says coaches and administrators are to blame for letting it get this bad.

Both agree: the current system isn't working.

Story: https://t.co/5CYlcOW3BW

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Mike Tirico is the absolute best in the business!

[MLFootball @MLFootball]

MIKE TIRICO’S ALL-TIME GREAT OLYMPICS SIGN-OFF:

“All the young people out there, those dreams are formed now. Go chase them, our country loves sports, it brings us together unlike anything else. And if you didn’t know that: you saw it in Team USA Hockey”

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

The trick for @UMichFootball Will to bring Daley along slowly. Play him sparingly — or not at all — for the first 3-4 weeks.

[Wolverine Chronicle @WolverineChron]

I hate to be the skeptical one here, but does everyone realize that John Henry Daley literally tore his Achilles? For some reason everyone assumes he will be back to 100%, which would be rare for an edge with that style of injury. Hope I’m wrong, but the odds are against him.

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Best of luck, Lou!

[Lou Esposito @UMichCoachEspo]

I am thankful for my time in A2 and grateful for every opportunity at the University of Michigan… #GoBlue ✌🏼✌🏼#RavensFlock here we come !!

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Excited for Grant Newsome. He’s an excellent young coach. I won’t be surprised if he earns a head coaching job someday soon.

[Steve Lorenz @TremendousUM]

Let’s goooo @grant_newsome

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Fun report @EdUofM!

[Michigan Men's Basketball @umichbball]

It was an electric night at Crisler!

Here is MSTV’s @EdUofM with a recap of our win over Nebraska!

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Thanks for sharing!

[Michigan Men's Basketball @umichbball]

🎥 Highlights from win no. 19!

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Tommy Carr may emerge as star moving forward. So glad he signed with @UMichFootball

[Ethan McDowell @ethanmmcdowell]

Michigan ATH signee Salesi Moa is the third 5 ⭐️ in the class, QB signee Tommy Carr is now a 4 ⭐️ prospect and EDGE Tariq Boney received a well-deserved bump.

Where the Wolverines landed in the final Rivals300: https://t.co/hYuqUx7wNe

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

That might be the best five. But there will be great competition — a good thing. Can Link play guard? Need to be able to move and pull on lead plays there.

[Brice Marich @BriceMarich]

One of the strongest position groups next season will be the offensive line, but who starts week one for #Michigan?

Let me hear your starting five. Honestly could see several different combinations.

What about this?

- LT Blake Frazier
- LG Evan Link
- C Jake Guarnera
- RG Andrew Sprague
- RT Andrew Babalola

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

This is fantastic news. Kozdzal runs so hard.

[Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press @RealTonyGarcia]

Had to take care of a few things this morning, but can confirm RB Bryson Kuzdzal is coming back to Michigan.

Had “a number” of Power 4 offers but once Haynes left the fold, he felt there would be enough opportunity.

“He never wanted to leave and loves it here,” a source said.

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Love hearing this news! Kozdzal showed flashes of being a really good last fall. You can never have enough good players!

[uofmcoverage @uofmcoverage]

BREAKING: Michigan junior RB Bryson Kuzdzal has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will RETURN to Michigan for the 2026 season per @isaiahhole #GoBlue

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Thanks for sharing. Nice to see such a complete list.

[The Winged Helmet @TWH_Chris]

By request - here is the most updated version of the 2026 roster that includes key returners (announced/reported), incoming portal, incoming recruiting class, outgoing portal, and declared for NFL Draft.

🚨Michigan Football Roster Tracker🚨

(1/18/2026)

🟩Key returners (announced/reported):

1. Bryce Underwood, QB
2. Jordan Marshall, RB
3. Andrew Marsh, WR
4. Hogan Hansen, TE
5. Zack Marshall, TE
6. Blake Fraizer, OL
7. Andrew Babalola, OL
8. Jake Guarnera, OL
9. Andrew Sprague, OL
10. Evan Link, OL
11. Brady Norton, OL
12. Avery Gach, OL
13. Zeke Berry, DB
14. Jordan Young, DB
15. Rod Moore, DB
16. Shamari Earls, CB
17. Jyaire Hill, CB
18. Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng, LB
19. Trey Pierce, DL
20. Enow Etta, DL
21. Mason Curtis, DB
22. Dominic Nichols, EDGE
23. Cam Brandt, EDGE
24. Nate Marshall, EDGE

🟩Incoming (Portal):

1. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, QB (CSU)
2. Colin Hurley, QB (LSU)
3. Taylor Tatum, RB (Oklahoma)
4. Jaime Ffrench, WR (Texas)
5. JJ Buchanan, WR (Utah)
6. Braydon Alford, WR (Butler)
7. Salesi Moa, ATH (Utah)
8. Houston Ka'aha'aina-Torres, OL (NEB)
9. Nathaniel Staehling, LB (NDSU)
10. Aisea Moa, LB (MSU)
11. Christian Pierce, LB (Western Illinois)
12. Max Alford, LB (BYU)
13. Jonah Lea'ea, DL (Utah)
14. John Henry Daley, EDGE (Utah)
15. Smith Snowden, CB (Utah)
16. Chris Bracy, DB (Memphis)
17. Trey Butkowski, K (Pitt)
18. Cameron Brown, P (UNLV)
19. Nico Crawford, LS (Pitt)
20. Gavin Magorien, LS (Marshall)

🟩Incoming Recruiting Class (2026)

1. Savion Hiter, RB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Carter Meadows, EDGE - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Marky Walbridge, OL - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. Jamarion Vincent, CB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. Travis Johnson, WR - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. Alister Vallejo, DL - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
7. Jordan Deck, S - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
8. Malakai Lee, OL - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
9. Tommy Carr, QB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10. Titan Davis, DL - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
11. Tommy Fraumann, OL - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
12. Jonathan Brown, RB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
13. Markel Dabney, LB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14. Aden Reeder, LB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
15. Jaylen Pile, WR - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
16. Brady Smigiel, QB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
17. Mason Bonner, TE - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
18. Kaden Catchings, LB - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
19. Tariq Boney, EDGE - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
20. McHale Blade, DL - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
21. Ace Hamilton, OL - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
22. Colton Dermer, LS - N/A

🟥Outgoing (Portal):

1. Jaden Mangham, DB (Purdue)
2. Davis Warren, QB (Stanford)
3. Semaj Morgan, WR (UCLA)
4. Jasper Parker, RB (Arkansas)
5. Cole Sullivan, LB (Oklahoma)
6. Connor Jones, OT (Georgia State)
7. Kaden Strayhorn, OL (Alabama)
8. Beckham Sunderland, K/P (Minnesota)
9. Mikey Keene, QB (Arizona State)
10. Ben Roebuck, OL (Western MI)
11. Fredrick Moore, WR (MSU)
12. Brady Preiskorn, TE (Ole Miss)
13. Devon Baxter, EDGE (Virginia)
14. Ty Haywood, OL (Alabama)
15. Jayden Sanders, DB (Notre Dame)
16. TJ Metcalf, DB (Tennessee)
17. Tevis Metcalf, DB (Tennesee)
18. Elijah Dotson, CB (Missouri)
19. Brandyn Hillman, DB (Virginia)
20. Justice Haynes, RB (Georgia Tech)
21. Jaydon Hood, LB (Georgia State)
22. Jake Garcia, QB
23. Bryson Kuzdal, RB
24. Jadyn Davis, QB
25. Logan Forbes, WR
26. Peyton O'Leary, WR
27. Lawrence Hatter, OL
28. Anthony Simpson, WR

🟥Declared for NFL:

1. TJ Guy, EDGE
2. Jimmy Rolder, LB
3. Rayshaun Benny, DL
4. Max Bredeson, FB/TE
5. Jaishawn Barham, LB
6. Derrick Moore, EDGE
7. Giovanni El-Hadi, OL
8. Marlin Klein, TE
9. Dominic Zvada, K
10. Donaven McCulley, WR
11. Greg Crippen, OL
12. Tre Williams, DL

🥵

#GoBlue

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Let’s hope Moote is healthy. If so, he could be a high-impact player for @UMichFootball.

[TheWolverine.com @TheWolverineOn3]

BREAKING: Michigan DB Rod Moore to return for sixth season with Wolverines

Details: https://t.co/5R6knAouZv

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Fills a position of need and reunites brothers!

[Blair Angulo @BlairAngulo]

BREAKING: Michigan picked up a new commitment from former Michigan State linebacker Aisea Moa, the Utah legacy who at one point was committed to Kyle Whittingham as a blue-chip high school recruit: https://t.co/vzHXWJzqfH

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Huge pickup for @UMichFootball, coach Whittingham and his staff!

[Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press @RealTonyGarcia]

Salesi Moa announces he will transfer to Michigan. A top-50 recruit, signed with Utah but will flip to join the Wolverines - with his uncle, edge coach Lewis Powell, on staff.

A massive final addition to the 2026 class.

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Great pickup for @UMichFootball. He has the skills to play offense and defense.

[Brice Marich @BriceMarich]

Big-time news!

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Love this pickup. Could battle for starting spot at center. Frazier and Gunnera on the left? Babalola and Link on the right? There will be great competition.

[Anthony Broome @anthonytbroome]

Some Big Ten-caliber depth was needed, especially on the interior.

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Great news. I believe Hill benefit from another year of college ball. Can raise his draft stock.

[Zach Shaw @_ZachShaw]

Michigan starting cornerback Jyaire Hill opts to return to Wolverines for senior season

Was viewed by some publications as a top-200 draft prospect, and had 36 tackles, 3.0 TFLs, one sack, an interception, a forced fumble and 5 pass breakups in 2025

https://t.co/iyWHqoTcVR

[BlueFanRon @BlueFanRon1]

Important addition. Experienced player. Will battle with two true freshman to develop the 2-3-4 slots on the depth chart and allow both those freshmen to redshirt.

[Brice Marich @BriceMarich]

Nice addition to the QB room for @COACHKDJR