MLive’s Michigan football beat writers — Aaron McMann, Ryan Zuke and Andrew Kahn — give their answers below in the latest preseason roundtable. They tackled the running backs, receivers and offensive line in Part I. Part II focused on the defense.

Scotty White serves as ClutchPoints' Chicago Bulls and Michigan Football reporter, in addition to covering NCAA Football and Basketball as an associate editor. Scotty is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has been in the sports journalism industry since 2020.

The Wolverines went 5-1 in contests decided by a single score in 2024. Could the other side of those coin-flip games could affect them in 2025?

The BTN crew stopped by all 18 league schools for behind the scenes practices this month and wrapped up its three-week tour in Ann Arbor on Aug. 22.

Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood exudes confidence about his upcoming season. Underwood aims to lead the Wolverines to a national championship and a victory over Ohio State. Comparisons have been made between Underwood and Trevor Lawrence, suggesting he could make a significant impact in his first year.

With Davis Warren working his way back from injury, Chase Herbstreit, Michigan’s Class of 2025 recruit and the son of former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, has become the forgotten man in many ways.

Jonathan Smith wants to get Michigan State football back to a bowl, and he has talent to do it. But the Spartans' big questions could spell trouble.

BREAKING: Five-Star RB Savion Hiter has Committed to Michigan! The 5’11 205 RB from Mineral, VA chose the Wolverines over Tennessee, Ohio State, & Georgia He’s ranked as the No. 1 RB in the ‘26 Class (per Rivals) https://t.co/xTZSfuJReN pic.twitter.com/iOivfGTJMT