Michigan's Andrew Marsh and Savion Hiter in mix for return duties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed potential options for the team's kickoff and punt return roles. Andrew Marsh, Savion Hiter, and Smith Snowden are all being considered. Last season, Michigan ranked low in kickoff and punt returns, but improvement is anticipated with new talent and a veteran special teams coordinator. Hiter, the No. 1 RB in the 2026 class, has shown promise as a returner, while Marsh and Snowden have prior experience.
- •Andrew Marsh has returned four punts for 45 yards.
- •Savion Hiter has yet to play a collegiate game but has kick return experience.
- •Michigan ranked No. 104 in kickoff and No. 122 in punt returns last season.
- •Smith Snowden has returned 11 kicks for 207 yards in his career.
- •Kerry Coombs joins as the veteran special teams coordinator.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Andrew Marsh and Savion Hiter could return kicks and punts on Michigan’s special teams
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