USC football faces Michigan this season. It’s only late June. The Wolverines won’t face the Trojans until October. There is plenty of time to toss around this matchup and its various components. Let’s get an early look at a transfer portal piece USC might have to pay attention to, via Wolverines Wire and CBS Sports:
“No Michigan wide receiver hit the 250-yard barrier last season. Only one (Tyler Morris) even had 150 yards receiving. The Wolverines must get better at receiver, especially when you consider tight end Colston Loveland (56 catches, 582 yards, 5 TDs) is off to the NFL. That’s what makes (Donaven) McCulley so important. McCulley was one of the best pass catchers in the Big Ten two years ago, reeling in 48 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns. But he only played two games for Indiana last year before opting to sit out and transfer. There’s a big question mark around whether McCulley can recapture his 2023 form. If he can, the 6-5, 203-pounder is exactly the type of go-to target Michigan lacked in 2024. If not … Michigan will have to hope anyone can step up for an unproven quarterback room.”
Michigan’s passing game was terrible against USC last season. Donaven McCulley could determine if the Wolverines make meaningful improvements. USC hopes those improvements never materialize against the Trojans.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football hopes Michigan’s passing game does not improve in 2025
Reporting by Matt Zemek / Trojans Wire
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