Newsstand: Former Michigan LB Junior Colston to undergo season-ending surgery

Tweets Of The Day

Former Michigan linebacker Junior Colson will miss his second NFL season with a shoulder injury that requires surgery, according to Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Colson played in 11 games last season, posting 29 tackles and 1 pass breakup.

Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood checked in as the No. 35 best quarterback in the country heading into the 2025 campaign, according to CBS Sports.

“Recent history suggests that expectations for true freshman quarterbacks should be tempered, regardless of how highly touted they were as prospects,” CBS wrote. “Michigan’s strength remains its defense, so it would be a surprise if the Wolverines ask too much of Underwood out of the gate. But his long-term potential is unlimited.”

ESPN’s ‘Stanford Steve’ discusses Michigan’s outlook for the 2025 campaign.

“If they get average to better than average play from [Bryce Underwood], they’re gonna be fine, they’re gonna go to the playoff,” he said. “Michigan is a team that sticks out to me, just because of the mentality, and they already have that culture.”

There are two days until Michigan football kicks off the 2025 campaign.

No one has won more than the Maize and Blue.

Former Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell has signed with the Detroit Lions’ practice squad.

Former Michigan offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad.

Quote Of The Day

“He’s a big, strong, physical kid. He’s got really good vision. One of the things — he’s a little taller than most of those guys in that room, but he has the ability to kind of sink his hips into contact and plays behind his pads really well. He’s elusive, and he’s got really, really good vision.”

— Running backs coach Tony Alford on U-M freshman Jasper Parker

Headlines Of The Day

• Chris Balas, The Wolverine: Michigan football: Freshman running back Jasper Parker is turning heads
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: Reading between the lines: How Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada can be one of Bryce Underwood’s best friends
• Ethan McDowell, The Wolverine: Inside Michigan OL commit Bear McWhorter’s Brother Bear Foundation
• Chris Balas, The Wolverine: News and Views: Michigan running back room is strong … how will carries be divided?
• Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: Michigan’s offensive line has something to prove in Week 1