Michigan football announces captains for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Michigan football revealed its team captains for the 2026 season following 10 fall camp practices. Safety Rod Moore, running back Jordan Marshall, quarterback Bryce Underwood, and defensive tackle Trey Pierce have been named team captains. Rod Moore's selection marks a historic achievement as he becomes the first player in the program's history to be elected captain three times. Alongside the captains, the leadership council has been updated with several changes, including the addition of linebacker Troy Bowles and wide receiver JJ Buchanan.
- •Rod Moore becomes Michigan's first three-time team captain.
- •Jordan Marshall, Bryce Underwood, and Trey Pierce are first-time captains.
- •The leadership council for 2026 features 12 players, including new additions.
- •Captains were decided after 10 practices during fall camp.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rod Moore makes history as Michigan football captain
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan football reveals captains for 2026 season
"Rod Moore makes history as Michigan football's first three-time captain after overcoming years of injury setbacks.
"Michigan football named its 2026 captains, with Rod Moore becoming the first three-time captain in school history.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:22 PMRod Moore makes history as Michigan football captain
Rod Moore makes history as Michigan football's first three-time captain after overcoming years of injury setbacks.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:49 AMMichigan football reveals captains for 2026 season
Michigan football named its 2026 captains, with Rod Moore becoming the first three-time captain in school history.
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