Michigan football looks to freshmen to enhance offensive attack
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Michigan football is one-third of the way through fall camp under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. The team aims to reshape its offense, featuring expected contributions from true freshmen Savion Hiter and Salesi Moa. Hiter, a running back, is regarded as a significant asset alongside returning starter Jordan Marshall. Moa is likely to assume a key role in the receiving corps. Both players have benefited from early enrollment, giving them a head start in their development as impactful players.
- •Kyle Whittingham highlights progress during fall camp practices.
- •Savion Hiter is the top-rated true freshman running back in the Big Ten.
- •Salesi Moa is expected to compete for a starting wide receiver role.
- •Both freshmen enrolled early and have had additional training time.
- •Michigan's offense aims to become more explosive this season.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football relies on freshmen to spark offense
"Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham is leaning on true freshmen Savion Hiter and Salesi Moa to boost the offense.
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