Michigan names Channing Goodwin as third wide receiver for season opener

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham named junior wide receiver Channing Goodwin as the team’s third receiver behind starters Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan. The decision follows a fall camp in which Goodwin demonstrated consistency and reliability after missing spring practices due to surgery. Goodwin previously started early last season but was moved to the bench following a series of dropped passes. While he is designated as the third receiver in the official depth chart, coaching staff indicated that multiple players including Salesi Moa, Jaime Ffrench, and Travis Johnson will see playing time across various personnel packages. The team prepares to host Western Michigan at The Big House this Saturday to open the season. Offensive coordinator Jason Beck noted that the team will utilize a rotation of receivers throughout the year, with specific players assigned to distinct personnel groups rather than a fixed starting order.

• 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Beck explains Channing Goodwin's rise to Michigan's WR3 role