Michigan Friday: Where Are They Now? - Former Michigan QB Edition

Michigan Football has a ton of QB's come and go over the years.  Some were former 5-star's and others were backups:  just in case of an emergency.  Either way, many have found new homes and new schools this season. 

As we reported yesterday, Davis Warren has been named the starter at Stanford.  We wish Davis all the best after beating OSU and then tearing his ACL in the Bowl Game. 

Next is Jake Garcia - Who was the "break glass in case of emergency QB" last season.  He got into one game.  His former stops were Miami, East Carolina, Michigan and now Furman.  He will be the Week 1 starter for Furman against Tennessee. 

Jayden Denegal will start for the 2nd year at SDSU.  Jayden threw for over 1,800 yards last season with 9 TD's.  He has really taken advantage of his 2nd chance! 

Alex Orji former Michigan starting QB is also in his 2nd year at UNLV, he lost his job last season and also got injured.   This year he is fighting for the starting job with former Auburn QB Jackson Arnold. 

Mikey Keene, who was expected to start last season and let Bryce ease into the job.  Either was injured coming to Michigan or got injured as soon as he arrived. He never played and is now at Arizona State battling it out with UK transfer Cutter Boley.  Side note: Kenny you turned down Michigan for this?  You are also talking about it a ton, which makes me believe you regret the decision, which is the proper reaction. 

Lastly, this story makes me a bit sad.  Former 5-star QB Jadyn Davis struggled at Michigan in pretty much every QB category, throwing motion, reads, etc.  He elected to transfer to East Tennessee State this year, which you might remember, that is where Cade played his last season of college football at in 2025.  Davis was not named the starter, as former Louisville QB Mason Mills got the nod.  Davis is a back-up with another name we might recognize Jake McNamara (Cade's brother).   

• From Beck's presser yesterday, it sounds like BFN is learning the offense and is closing the gap with Carr for the back-up QB role.  We need someone with experience if Bryce gets nicked up. 

• There continues to be momentum in Roddy Gayle rejoining the Wolverine basketball team.  We will see what happens. 

Michigan Thursday: Advertising Inside The Big House

As Michigan fans, we really don't want advertising in the Big House or patches on the iconic jerseys but we know its coming.  NIL has raised the stakes and athletic departments now need to be run like a Fortune 500 company instead of an academic athletics organization.   Michigan announced that Google, Meijer and Coca-cola will all have their logo's in the Big House in a few weeks.   Now, it seems to be tatesly fully done and will give each company plenty of exposure.  The last thing we want is the Big House to look like a Nascar.  

One area that is really starting to get some good buzz out of camp is the offensive line.  Yes, an 18 year-old Bryce struggled at times last year but so did the pass protection.  Michigan by all reports are much improved on the offensive line and have great depth pieces as well.   This should be great for Michigan's run game and giving Bryce a few extra seconds to find an open WR or TE. 

• In a surprising development, Michigan Basketball has added another Guard for next season's team out of the transfer portal.  Kenny Noland from Columbia averaged 17 points per game and 3 assists last season.  He can play backup point or play off the ball.  The team leaves for Europe today and it will be interesting to see if he is with the team or not. 

• Former Michigan QB news, Davis Warren has been named the starting QB for Stanford.  I'm planning a story on all the former Michigan QB's still around on Friday. 

• Michigan kicker commit Ryan Jung is now eligible to play his final HS season in Georgia.

Wolverine Wednesday: "I'm Your Captain Now"

When the undisputed GOAT says the biggest honor he ever received playing football was being named a Captain of the Michigan Football Program, it should give you chills.  Tom won every award a professional football player could receive and the honor he received from his teammates meant more then any other football award he received.  

Michigan announced their captains a couple days ago:

• Bryce Underwood, the Sophomore QB will have the season and this teams success riding on his shoulders and his play.  It's a ton to ask for a 19 year-old but him being voted a captain must mean he is putting in the work and being a leader at the same time. 

• Jordan Marshall, is Michigan's star RB.  From all accounts he is a great guy and perfect fit to lead on the offensive side of the ball. 

• Rod Moore, is a no brainer.  The guy should be in the NFL but injuries has cost him playing time and he is back for one more go.  Can't ask for a leader with more experience.  

• Trey Pierce, I don't know a ton about, but the coaches have him in very high regard.  So much so they even brought in his brother to the team.  This will be his senior year in Ann Arbor and the expectation is he is set up for a big year. 

4 great choices as we approach Game 1 in a few weeks. 

• Michigan comes in at #16 in the first AP poll.  OSU is #1 then Oregon and IU is #6.  

• Najee Harris gets signed by the Giants.  Just get on the flight to DTW and pick up the rental car Najee! Now he will have played for 2 Harbaugh's

• Don't forget the Michigan Basketball Team is set for its European tour that last 9 days with 3 games.  The dates are 8/20-8/29

Michigan Tuesday: New Prez from Nashville

University of Michigan is expected to name Vanderbilt Provost C. Cybele Raver to be its next President.  

Couple of facts on Raver:

• She is a psychologist researcher 
• 2nd female President in UM history 
• Seemingly beat out former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
• Prior to Vandy, she was the Deputy Provost at NYU and a professor of applied psychology 
• Raver's research focuses on self-regulation and school readiness in young children
• She has degrees from Harvard and Yale 
• Prior to NYU she held academic positions at Cornell and University of Chicago. 
• Her sister is actress Kim Raver 

Sounds like a strong hire!