Defensive line coach Lou Esposito confirmed on Friday that veteran Rayshaun Benny would return to Michigan for a fifth year and will likely anchor the Wolverine

There is more uncertainty on defense. Coordinator Wink Martindale had his unit clicking on all cylinders late in the season, and NFL teams took notice. He interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts this week and could have more meetings with NFL teams on the horizon, leaving his status with the Wolverines in flux.

Given Keene played for new Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey while both were at UCF, he ended up being a good fit. And Keene’s willingness to come to Ann Arbor despite Underwood’s presence made him a good choice for the maize and blue.

It seems likely that a familiar name could be joining Sherrone Moore's staff at Michigan for the 2025 season if everything goes according to plan. On Friday, former Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle indicated that that he's hoping to join Moore's staff before spring practice,

"He felt he progressed more in his career that year with Chip than he did at any (other) in his career," Michigan's Sherrone Moore said of Drake Maye.

Michigan pulled off its second consecutive big upset in the ReliaQuest Bowl, taking down Alabama a month after stunning Ohio State.

Moore and the Wolverines harassed Alabama star quarterback Jalen Milroe into a turnover on downs to end the game for the second straight game against Alabama in the 2024 calendar year.