Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore offered a ton of insight about the Wolverines' depth chart on Monday.
We learned about Bryce Underwood being named the starter on Sunday from various reports led by Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports. The 6-foot-4, 228-pound quarterback was ranked No. 1 as a recruit in the 2025 class and is just the fourth freshman QB starter in the history of Michigan football.
Underwood won't be the only freshman starter, though, or the only surprise starter Saturday against New Mexico.
Moore revealed that Brady Norton will be the starting right guard over Nathan Ebofi, a former four-star recruit. However, that wasn't the only surprise, just like Underwood won't be the only true freshman starting for the Wolverines.
Andrew Marsh, who drew praise as a wide receiver, was named a starter by Moore as the kickoff returner. Moore also said Marsh was dangerous with the ball in his hands, which should excite Michigan football fans about the former four-star recruit.
Marsh will see snaps at wide receiver, too. Donaven McCulley is the No. 1. Semaj Morgan and Channing Goodwin are next in line, followed by Frederick Moore, Anthony Simpson, and Marsh.
At defensive tackle, there is another slight surprise. Trey Pierce, who played extensively in the ReliaQuest Bowl, has earned the starting nod next to Rayshaun Benny.
Tre Williams and Damon Payne will see plenty of snaps, too. Moore said that the Wolverines go "six or seven deep" at defensive tackle. Yet, he praised Pierce for his work during fall camp. The Michigan football head coach also said he believed Pierce could develop into one of the best defensive tackles in the Big Ten this season.
“He has taken it on himself to emerge as one of the top D-tackles, possibly an All-Big Ten tackle … he’s put himself in position to do that, be one of the better tackles in the conference," Moore said via The Wolverine.