Michigan Football: 3 overreactions from the Minnesota win

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Oct 7, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Keon Sabb (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Keon Sabb should replace Rod Moore in the starting lineup

This is another overreaction that holds little water. Sabb has played well filling in for an injured Moore this season. He will likely be a starter in 2024 if Moore doesn’t come back. Moore is still the more experienced option even though his junior year hasn’t gone according to his own plans.

Sabb has the better statistics, but when push comes to shove, I would expect Jesse Minter to go with Moore over Sabb in crunch time. Sabb is gaining valuable experience that will help him in the future. After all, Sabb was the higher-rated recruit of the two safeties.

Keon Sabb is turning into exactly the top-100 prospect that Michigan landed. He seems like a student of the game, is a terrific athlete, and has a knack for making plays.

Gonna be amazing to have him starting next season.
— Owen Pustell (@owen_pustell) October 8, 2023

Moore almost had a pick last week late in the Nebraska win, but had to settle for the breakup instead. Sooner or later Moore is bound to make his presence felt and remind everyone why he is the starter and Sabb is not.

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Regardless it’s a great problem to have for Minter and the reigning Big Ten champs on that side of the ball.

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