Sports Illustrated has its annual college FB preview, Jabrill Peppers is on the cover, he's 1 of the 4 regional covers. Josh Rosen (UCLA) Deshaun Watson (Clemson) and Greg Ward (Houston)
SI also has M as one of the the 4 playoff teams. 1. Alabama 2. Clemson 3. Florida State 4. Michigan
Opposing coaches take on M: "Everyone wants to know who's going to be QB. Whoever it is he's going to spend a lot of time handing it off to their stable of RBs led by De'Veon Smith." "Their best player might be Jake Butt. He's a nightmare one-on-one because he can go up and get the ball, plus run after the catch." "They're stockpiled with big, explosive receivers, especially Jehu Chesson who's frightening down the field"
"The line is an above average group that's embraced Harbaughs physicality. Your best chance is to make them a passing team, which could backfire."
This coach continues to talk about DC Don Brown. "Their secondary is about the nation's best with a true lockdown guy in Jourdan Lewis"
And finally "This is a national championship contender"
FAST FACTS: 4 times Michigan rushed for less than 100 yards last year, including all 3 losses.
More FAST FACTS: 254.3 yds. per game allowed by Boston College-best in the nation-which was run by Michigan's new coordinator Don Brown.
OSU ranked 9th, MSU 13th and Iowa 14th.