Michigan’s front five has been awarded the Joe Moore Award the last two seasons —presented annually to the nation’s top offensive line. The big uglies up front have embraced offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Sherrone Moore’s “SMASH!” mentality and paved the way to consecutive Big Ten Championships and double-digit victories over Ohio State.
However, in as many years, the Wolverines have fallen short in the College Football Playoff and in large part due to Michigan losing the battle in the trenches. How does this unit go from national recognition to national champion in 2023? Firstly, they need to replace some key pieces.