After the high of beating the rival Ohio State Buckeyes, the Oregon Ducks will need to reset and refocus on a new opponent — though the stakes remain just as high, or even higher, than the Ducks' Week 10 meeting with the Buckeyes.
In Week 11, the Michigan Wolverines will be in Eugene to take on Oregon.
The Wolverines are a program in disarray right now, as head coach Kyle Whittingham announced the firing of offensive coordinator Jason Beck, now turning to offensive line coach Jim Harding to call the plays. The quarterback spot was also in question, though it was announced on Tuesday that Tommy Carr will start over Bryce Underwood, as he has for the last few games.
At 5-4, Michigan is simply scrapping and clawing to become bowl-eligible, but that
doesn't mean they don't talented players on their roster. The Wolverines consistently have one of the top recruiting classes in the country, as the allure of playing at Michigan remains strong despite the product lacking in recent years.
Let's check out five Wolverines that Ducks fans should know before kickoff at Autzen Stadium on Saturday.
Tommy Carr
The grandson of legendary Michigan head coach and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Lloyd Carr and the brother of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, football is in Tommy Carr's blood. A four-star from Saline, MI, Carr supplanted Underwood three weeks ago and had mild success but not enough to lock up the job, as it was still in question heading into this week. Standing 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds, Carr has a strong arm and generally makes good decisions with the football, far from a gunslinger like Underwood. In three starts, the true freshman has completed 67.0% of his passes for 641 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. He's also a threat with his legs, racking up 95 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
RB Savion Hiter
The No. 2 running back in the 2026 class, Savion Hiter gives the Wolverines a pair of true freshman in the backfield starting against the Ducks. Hiter leads Michigan in rushing this season, carrying the ball 93 times for 331 yards and three touchdowns while also catching 10 passes for 72 yards. As a consensus five-star, Hiter hasn't had as strong of a season that he may have liked, but his combination of speed and strength (he stands 5-foot-11, 212 pounds) hints at better production in a better scheme.
WR JJ Buchanan
Having followed Kyle Whittingham from Utah to Michigan, JJ Buchanan might be regretting his decision as the Utes sit at 9-0 and Michigan at 5-4. Regardless, Buchanan has been the No. 1 receiver for the Wolverines, catching 40 passes for 646 yards and five touchdowns. Fellow wide receiver Andrew Marsh is the only other reliable pass catcher for Michigan, with no other receiver totaling more than 13 catches. Buchanan is an especially reliable receiver, as his 6-foot-4 frame allows him to sky above defenders and reach passes that most guys couldn't get to. Just a sophomore, Buchanan is a shining light in an otherwise dark Michigan offense.
DE John Henry Daley
Also following Whittingham to Michigan after two seasons at Utah and one at BYU, John Henry Daley has continued his standout production in Ann Arbor. After racking up 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2025 for the Utes, Daley is up to six sacks and one forced fumble to go along with 28 total tackles in 2026. Daley has an ideal edge rushing frame at 6-foot-5 and 252 pounds, using his power and impressive bend to get by and through offensive tackles.
CB Jyaire Hill
Hands down Michigan's top NFL draft prospect in the 2027 class, cornerback Jyaire Hill's strong coverage skills don't exactly show up on the stat sheet. The senior locks onto the opposing team's top receiver and normally doesn't let them get loose, using his 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame to blanket them. Hill has put together three straight seasons of elite production, and so far he's up to 38 tackles, three passes defensed and an interception this fall.
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