The Michigan Wolverines are set to open their 2024 college football season on August 31, with Sherrone Moore taking the helm as head coach after the departure of Jim Harbaugh and quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Despite losing 18 of 22 starters from last year's national championship team, Michigan retains key players like All-Americans Mason Graham and Will Johnson. The team's returning production ranks near the bottom nationally, prompting intense position battles, particularly at center and right tackle, as well as a quarterback competition between Alex Orji and Davis Warren. The Wolverines face a challenging schedule, including four games against teams ranked in the preseason AP Top 25. Michigan enters the season with a strong top-10 ranking and a 22-game home winning streak, aiming to build on their recent success. Overall, the upcoming season poses both opportunities and challenges for the defending champions as they seek to adapt and thrive under new leadership.