Last Friday, the NCAA handed down its punishment to Michigan football for Connor Stalions' impermissible scouting operation. Those punishments included lengthy

Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Cameron Brandt (91) rushes on defense at Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan (72) in the second half t Michigan Stadium. Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Once again, Michigan boasts multiple weapons at running back that can be deployed a few different ways. Here is our projected split in the backfield for the 2025 season:

Jeremiah Smith was a different kind of freshman for the Ohio State Buckeyes last season with the way he exploded onto the scene. From the start, Smith was the focal point of the offense, and the Buckeyes rolled all year—until they didn’t,

The 6-foot-1, 215-pounder has earned scholarships from the likes of the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Tennessee Volunteers, and Florida Gators across his time on the prep scene.

Central Michigan is under NCAA investigation for its role in Stalions attending the game. Since, then-head coach Jim McElwain and former offensive coordinator Jake Kostner -- both of whom were previously on Michigan's staff -- have lost their roles in Mount Pleasant.

Gus Johnson is a 58-year-old play-by-play man for Fox Sports’ weekend college football telecasts, known for his boisterous commentary and signature catch phrases. Johnson, a native of Detroit, is also beloved for his March Madness basketball telecasts among other professional endeavors.

Defensive lineman Derrick Moore was the only Michigan football player to crack ESPN's list of top 100 players this season.