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Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball in the second half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the preseason, the expectation was that Michigan football had to be on the lookout for teams in Week 2 and again in the month of November. However, after USC beat LSU in Week 1 and demolished its Week 2 opponent, Utah State, convincingly and thoroughly, the Trojans have become a major team to contend with. All the while, the Wolverines haven’t exactly looked dominant at any point in 2024.
On Monday, Sherrone Moore gave his assessment of USC and its personnel, noting that Miller Moss, Zachariah Branch and Texas A&M transfer Anthony Lucas are the three players the Wolverines have their eyes on in preparation for Saturday.
“Obviously, the quarterback’s really good. I think the line is good,” Moore said. “No. 1, Branch, he’s explosive, twitchy, big playmaker. But on defense, I’d say No. 6, their defensive end, Lucas, he’s a game-wrecker that we’ve got to definitely have our eyes on.”
Lucas isn’t the only big-name transfer that’s bolstered the Trojans this and even last year. Bear Alexander was a big get in 2023 in the interior of the defensive line, coming from Georgia. Safety Akili Arnold, via Oregon State, has been solid at safety. Kyle Ford, the journeyman wideout who’s played at Illinois and UCLA, has already seen some production early on. RB Woody Marks, via Mississippi State, has had a solid start. LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, another via Oregon State, already has an interception. CB Greedy Vance came along from Florida State.
But where Moore sees the biggest change is in size in both of the trenches.
“Well, I’ve seen they’re a lot bigger, obviously. Up front, they are,” Moore said….
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Author : Wolverines Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-16 22:43:12
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