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Top 5 most important newcomers for the 2025 Michigan football season

The Michigan Wolverines disappointed overall in 2024. Yet, with an offense that ranked among the service academies for passing statistics, they went 8-5 with wins over Ohio State and Alabama to close out the campaign. Adjustments were necessary, and head coach Sherrone Moore went out and made noticeable improvements to the roster this offseason.

Now, Michigan will try to get back to the College Football Playoff with the help of some new players. These are the five guys whose play will be most important for the program to get there.

No. 5 - DT Damon Payne

The top of the defensive tackle depth chart took a major hit with Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham both going to the next level.