The offensive line is deeper, better
One of the issues that haunted Michigan football last season was the offensive line. The Wolverines knew their quarterback situation was going to be an issue, but nobody expected the offensive line to be as bad as it was.
There were four-star recruits who were expected to be step in and they didn't meet expectations. It was better as the season wore on. Sherrone Moore hired NFL veteran offensive line coach Juan Castillo to give Grant Newsome a hand.
That move has made an impact. When it comes to offensive line, great coaching is a difference, perhaps as much or more than any other position.
The Wolverines also upgraded their talent. They signed the top-ranked offensive line recruit in program history in Andrew Babalola, who has progressed quickly after enrolling in the spring, to the point he's battling Evan Link for the left tackle job.
Ty Haywood was another recruit ranked in the top 50 overall of the 2026 recruiting class.