Defensive line coach Lou Esposito confirmed on Friday that veteran Rayshaun Benny would return to Michigan for a fifth year and will likely anchor the Wolverine

There is more uncertainty on defense. Coordinator Wink Martindale had his unit clicking on all cylinders late in the season, and NFL teams took notice. He interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts this week and could have more meetings with NFL teams on the horizon, leaving his status with the Wolverines in flux.

Given Keene played for new Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey while both were at UCF, he ended up being a good fit. And Keene’s willingness to come to Ann Arbor despite Underwood’s presence made him a good choice for the maize and blue.

Sherrone Moore hinted on Friday that it 'looks good' that Rod Moore will return to the team next year and use his fifth year of eligibility. Defensive line coach Lou Esposito confirmed veteran Rayshaun Benny would also be back for a fifth year and anchor the defensive line.

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer is familiar with Michigan's Sherrone Moore, as the two faced against each other in the national championship last season:

Michigan pulled off its second consecutive big upset in the ReliaQuest Bowl, taking down Alabama a month after stunning Ohio State.

"He felt he progressed more in his career that year with Chip than he did at any (other) in his career," Michigan's Sherrone Moore said of Drake Maye.

Moore and the Wolverines harassed Alabama star quarterback Jalen Milroe into a turnover on downs to end the game for the second straight game against Alabama in the 2024 calendar year.

At this time last year, Sherrone Moore was just hired as Michigan’s head coach and had to bring on nearly an entire new staff. The Wolverines are expected to return a majority of their assistants from 2024,