Oct. 18 — Will Johnson

Midseason All-American (Sporting News)

» Will Johnson is the career record holder for interceptions returned for touchdowns (three) at Michigan.

» U-M’s 2024 season leader in interceptions (two) with five total pass breakups.

» Returned both interceptions for touchdowns (86, 42 yards).

» U-M’s Defensive Player of the Game against Fresno State, Arkansas State, USC.

Oct. 17 — Mason Graham, Will Johnson, Josaiah Stewart

Lott IMPACT Trophy Quarterfinalists

» Mason Graham is U-M’s leader among interior defensive linemen in tackles for loss (four)

» At a career-high 3.5 sacks through six games

» Helping the Wolverines rank 19th in sacks (2.83 per game) and first in rushing defense (76.3 yards per game)

» The Lott IMPACT Trophy is awarded to the collegiate football defensive IMPACT player of the year; IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity

» Will Johnson is the team leader in interceptions (two) with five total pass breakups

» His 128 return yards include two interceptions returned for touchdowns (86, 42 yards)

» Career record-holder for pick-sixes (three) at U-M

» Midseason All-American by Reese’s Senior Bowl

Josaiah Stewart is the Big Ten co-leader in sacks (five) and is ranked second in tackles for loss (8.5)

» Leading a pass rush unit that leads the Big Ten in sacks (13) and TFLs (23) in league play

» Recently named a team captain

Oct. 10 — Offensive Line

Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll

» Leading the Big Ten’s No. 1 rushing attack in conference play (206 yards per game); nine touchdowns across the last four games.

» One of two Big Ten teams with two backs to have 350-plus rushing yards (Kalel Mullings 589, No. 14 NCAA; Donovan Edwards, 353).

» Team’s 22 rush attempts on third-and-short situations are tied-seventh among FBS teams.

» Mullings (6.47 yards per carry), Edwards (4.84) have only 20 yards lost on 164 total carries.

» Starters Josh Priebe (six games, guard), Giovanni El-Hadi (six games, guard), Evan Link (six games, tackle), Myles Hinton (five games, tackle), Dominick Giudice (five games, center), Greg Crippen (one game, center), Jeffrey Persi (one game, tackle)

Sept. 29 — Kalel Mullings, Dominic Zvada

Co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

» Kalel Mullings carried 24 times for 111 yards with two rushing touchdowns in the win against Minnesota.

» Reached new career highs in three straight weeks (15, 17, 24) and responded with three straight 100-yard games (two over 150 yards).

» One of five Bkg Ten backs averaging at least 100 rushing yards per game (108); ranks 12th in FBS in yards per carry (7.01).

» Three straight games with two rushing touchdowns; tied-second Big Ten in rushing touchdowns (six).

Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

» Dominic Zvada converted 35- and 53-yard field goals in addition to three PATs for six points in the win over Minnesota.

» Now seven-for-seven on the year including 4-for-4 from 50-plus yards (52, 53, 53, 55).

» Tied for the U-M career record in made field goals from 50-plus yards and the first player to make all four in one season.

» One of two FBS kickers with four conversions at 50-plus yards this year (SMU’s Collin Rodgers, 4-for-6).

Week of Sept. 23-27 — Davis Warren, Josh Priebe, Sherrone Moore, Josaiah Stewart, Tommy Doman

Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List (Sept. 26)

» Davis Warren made his first career start at quarterback for the Wolverines in Week 1 against Fresno State.

» Overcame high school diagnosis of Myeloid Leukemia to earn a roster spot at U-M.

» Devotes time as a volunteer to developing close personal relationships with patients at U-M and elsewhere.

» Extremely active in supporting children who are undergoing treatment and their families.

» Has worked with and at numerous charities, fundraising events, advocacy groups to make a difference.

William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist (Sept. 25)

» Josh Priebe started all four games at left guard in his first season with U-M (40 career starts).

» Currently enrolled in U-M’s School of Social Work after earning his degree in Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern.

» Three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.

» Part of a U-M offense that has 290-plus rushing yards in consecutive weeks and the nation’s No. 12 rusher in Kalel Mullings (429 yards).

Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week (Sept. 24)

» Sherrone Moore led U-M to a win over No. 11 USC to open Big Ten play last weekend.

» The Wolverines used a 10-play, 89-yard touchdown drive in the game’s final minutes to secure the win.

» The team totaled 290 rushing yards while holding USC to under 100 yards on the ground.

» Continued a 26-game win streak against Big Ten opponents, dating to 2021.

» The Maize and Blue is 3-1 and ranked No. 12 in the latest AP Poll.

Bednarik Award Player of the Week (Sept. 24)

East-West Shrine Bowl Breakout Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23)

Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23)

» Josaiah Stewart was a force for the U-M defense which had a season-high 8.0 tackles-for-loss in the win against No. 11-ranked USC.

» Finished with four tackles, three TFLs, two sacks, one forced fumble, and hurried the quarterback four times.

» Created 14 yards lost against the Trojan offense and matched his career-high in TFLs (3.0).

» U-M’s leader in sacks (4.0, No. 1 Big Ten, No. 12 NCAA) and TFLs (6.5, t-No. 1 Big Ten, No. 17 NCAA).

Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 23)

Ray Guy Award’s Ray’s Eight (Sept. 23)

» Tommy Doman set career highs in punts (eight), yards (393), 50-plus yard punts (five), with four punts inside the 20-yard line.

» Sent all four second-half punts at least 50 yards including a season-best 58-yard long to pin the Trojans at their 10-yard line to start the fourth quarter.

» The first U-M punter since at least 1997 to deliver five punts at least 50 yards.

Week of Sept. 2-6 — Davis Warren, Dominic Zvada

Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week (Sept. 2)

» Davis Warren made first career start at quarterback in 30-10 win over Fresno State (Aug. 31).

» Finished 15-of-25 passing for 118 yards with one touchdown.

» Threw first career touchdown on an 18-yard connection with tight end Colston Loveland.

Lou Groza Award Stars of the Week (Sept. 4)

Co-Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 2)

» Dominic Zvada earned the honor following his U-M debut that included 12 points (three-of-three field goal tries).

» Scored nine straight points for the team in the season-opening win over Fresno State (Aug. 31).

» Connected on field goals of 43, 53, and 55 yards to become the second kicker in program history with multiple 50-plus yard field goals in the same game (Quinn Nordin vs. Florida, 2017).

» His 55-yard kick is the sixth-longest in program history.

» James Turner was the most recent Wolverine to win the honor before Zvada (Nov. 27, 2023, following a 12-point effort in a win vs. Ohio State).