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Jake Butt identifies Michigan running back Jordan Marshall as Heisman contender

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:32 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Jake Butt identifies Michigan running back Jordan Marshall as Heisman contender

Summary

Former Michigan tight end Jake Butt recently identified Jordan Marshall as a candidate for the Heisman Trophy entering the 2026 football season. Butt expressed his expectation that the junior team captain will remain in the conversation throughout the year. Marshall enters the season following a 2025 campaign where he recorded 932 rushing yards on 150 carries across 11 games. In addition to his rushing output, he contributed 92 receiving yards on nine catches. Butt also highlighted freshman running back Savion Hiter, projecting him to receive freshman All-American honors. Michigan begins the season ranked No. 18 in the Associated Press poll.

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By the Numbers

•Jordan Marshall rushed for 932 yards and 10 touchdowns during his 2025 sophomore season.
•Jake Butt expects Marshall to remain a Heisman Trophy candidate throughout the 2026 season.
•Michigan enters the upcoming season with an AP ranking of No. 18.
•Freshman running back Savion Hiter is projected by Butt to earn freshman All-American honors.

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11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Notable Analyst Makes Bold Statement About Michigan RB Jordan Marshall

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A season removed from surpassing 900 yards in his first full year as Michigan‘s featured running back, even more is expected from Jordan Marshall in 2026. Placing even more pressure on Marshall, a former Wolverine star turned college football analyst has high hopes for the junior team captain.If everything goes according to play in Ann Arbor, […] The post Notable Analyst Makes Bold Statement About Michigan RB Jordan Marshall appeared first on HEAVY.
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