Michigan football finished 2024 with 488 rushing yards in its final three games. The Wolverines didn’t need a strong passing game because they controlled the time of possession, largely due to the offensive line. Even with several new faces in the starting lineup at the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday, Michigan’s offensive line led the way to a victory.
Future of Michigan’s offensive line
Myles Hinton (NFL draft), Andrew Gentry and Dominick Giudice (transfer portal) left spots open in the bowl game. The right tackle slot was filled by freshman Andrew Sprague, and he likely opened some eyes with his performance (and size). The Missouri native stands at 6-foot-8 and over 300 pounds.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) gave Sprague a grade of 63.3 against No. 11 Alabama. While it wouldn’t be something to write home about in school, he was the highest graded player on the Wolverines’ offensive line.
“When you have those type of drives when you’re leaning on people and you’re getting five-minute drives, it means those guys up front are doing a good job,” head coach Sherrone Moore said after the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday. “Felt like they were in a good place.”
The Wolverines will welcome Andrew Babalola, a top ten tackle from the class of 2025, next fall. Babalola is listed at 6-foot-6, but as depicted in the photo below, he seems to be about the same size as Sprague.
Michigan also added Cal Poly’s Brady Norton via the transfer portal. Norton started 11 games at left tackle for the Mustangs and allowed zero sacks in 2024.
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