From Lobos to Wolverines: Will Underwood Become a Running Beast?
Offensive coordinator Jason Beck arrives in Ann Arbor fresh off back-to-back No. 2 rushing attacks at New Mexico and Utah. At New Mexico, his quarterback Devon Dampier gashed defenses for over 1,100 yards and 19 touchdowns, and at Utah he added 835 yards and 10 scores. Now Beck inherits Bryce Underwood, a 6’4” former five-star pocket passer with sneaky legs. Beck plans to sprinkle scramble drills, extend plays, and run Underwood more—though the volume will depend on opponents and schemes.
Brace yourself, Michigan fans: your signal-caller may swap ties for turf. Moody pocket passer? Pfft. Beck’s turning Underwood into the Wolverine version of Sonic the Hedgehog—except instead of rings, he’s collecting first downs. Expect every defensive coordinator to clutch their playbooks and whisper prayers as Underwood tucks the ball and barrels forward. And if you hear a distant “rah-rah,” that’s just Beck shouting, “RUBBER MEETS ROAD!”
Rookie Rumble: Savion Hiter’s Cannonball Debut Awaits
Michigan’s 2026 recruiting haul features three five-star prospects, but running back Savion Hiter stands out. Offensive coordinator Jason Beck praises Hiter’s full-throttle style—no toe-dipping allowed, only cannonball launches. Hiter checks in behind starter Jordan Marshall but may vie for early snaps. With his blend of speed, power and work ethic, Beck thinks the freshman could be a wrecking ball from Day 1 in a run-heavy offense that ranked second nationally twice.
Move over, freshman wallflowers—Hiter’s doing a belly flop into the deep end and refusing to come up for air. This kid doesn’t just break ankles; he leaves them in a crumpled pile by the sideline. Will Michigan dodge potential freshman fumbles? Who cares. If Hiter’s buzz turns into a hive of broken tackles, Wolverines fans will gladly overlook the small splash damage.
Rhino Reform: Michigan’s Six-Man Bulldozing Offense
New OC Jason Beck brings the “Rhino Package” to Michigan—six big bodies on the line for maximum physicality. Inspired by past use at Syracuse and Utah, this de-facto tight end package beefs up run blocking and bolsters pass protection. It’s a throwback to smashmouth football: five traditional linemen plus a hulking sixth, capable of 400–500 snaps as both run-game wrecking crew and extra pocket shield.
Behold the Rhino—Michigan’s answer to “less finesse, more flat-out hammer.” Opponents could mistake this for a zoo exhibit: a half-dozen lumbering behemoths crashing at full speed. Predictability? Ha! Beck insists the Rhino can pass-protect too, proving that even six dudes in a trench can throw a pretty spiral. Defensive coordinators, prepare for an onslaught of beef.
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