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.

Rod Moore started his Michigan football playing career back in 2021, and he has been a contributor from the start. During the 2021 season, Moore racked up 33 total tackles and one pass defended. His numbers went up quite a bit in 2022 as he finished the year with 71 total tackles, four interceptions, three passes defended and 0.5 sacks.

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,

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Alabama's Kalen DeBoer is familiar with Michigan's Sherrone Moore, as the two faced against each other in the national championship last season:

We now have a little clarity about what 2025 is going to bring for Michigan. Sherrone Moore hinted on Friday that it 'looks good' that Rod Moore will return to

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.

"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.