College football’s defending national champions have a lot of new faces in important places. Michigan promoted Sherrone Moore to replace Jim Harbaugh, who bolted to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. A new quarterback will take snaps in place of J.J. McCarthy.
FILE - Michigan defensive back Will Johnson celebrates after an interception against Washington during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. FILE - Michigan tight end Colston Loveland catches a pass against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
“There’s a lot of hype about both of our teams that are historically great programs,” said preseason All-America defensive tackle. “I look forward to those big-time games, where our team is going to show our true colors and it’s going to help us in the long run.”New Indiana coach relies on familiar blueprint to help Hoosiers recreate a winning formula in 2024team, joining cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland.
“We got maybe four or five guys that might be drafted the first round,” Moore said. “We got enough talent.”Moore’s choices at quarterback include Orji, who played in six games last year without throwing a pass; Davis Warren, who went 0 for 5; and sixth-year quarterback Jack Tuttle. Like a seasoned leader, the first-year coach hasn’t provided clues about who he may start in Week 1 against Fresno State.
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