There was plenty of anticipation to see the defending national champions back in action on Saturday, as the Wolverines took the field for the annual spring game in Ann Arbor. With Michigan replacing 18 key contributors who are off to pursue an opportunity in the NFL, a whole host of new faces took the field to showcase critical position battles as Michigan closed out its spring session.
Quarterbacks Alex Orji and Davis Warren looked solid in the passing game, sophomore wideouts Fredrick Moore and Kendrick Bell made big plays that resulted in touchdowns, and the defense once again looks like it might be one of the best in the country.
Here are some noteworthy stats from Saturday’s Maize vs. Blue spring game:
Passing
- Alex Orji: 13-18, 103 yards
- Davis Warren: 6-9, 136 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
- Tavierre Dunlap: 15 attempts, 66 yards (4.1 avg)
- Donovan Edwards: 5 attempts, 33 yards (6.6 avg)
- Benjamin Hall: 11 attempts, 33 yards (2.5 avg)
- Alex Orji: 5 attempts, 19 yards (3.8 avg)
Receiving
- Fredrick Moore: 2 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD
- Kendrick Bell: 2 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD
- Marlin Klein: 4 receptions, 36 yards
- Zack Marshall: 3 receptions, 24 yards
- Dale Chesson: 3 receptions, 20 yards
- Colston Loveland: 2 receptions, 14 yards
- Tyler Morris: 2 receptions, 14 yards
- Deakon Tonielli: 1 reception, 35 yards
- Peyton O’Leary: 1 reception, 12 yards
Defense
- Max Reyes: 6 tackles (5 solo, 1 asst.)
- Ja’Den McBurrows: 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 asst., 1 TFL)
- Kechaun Bennett: 5 tackles (2 solo, 3 asst., 1 TFL)
- Joey Klunder: 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 asst., 1 TFL)
- Christian Boivin: 5 Tackles (2 solo, 3 asst.)
- Makari Paige: 4 tackles (4 solo)
- Jimmy Rolder: 4 tackles (3 solo, 1 asst.)
- DJ Waller Jr.: 3 tackles, 1 INT
- Jyaire Hill: 4 tackles, 1 PBR
Field Goals
- Adam Samaha: 1-2, (made from 31 yards, missed from 30)
