Michigan’s Heisman Sleeper Is Already in the Backfield

Bryce Underwood may be the name receiving most of the attention in Ann Arbor, but Michigan could have another player capable of making a run at the Heisman Trophy. Jordan Marshall enters the 2026 season as one of the most overlooked stars in college football, and if the junior running back builds on what he showed last season, it may not be long before the rest of the country knows his name.

Jordan Marshall Took Over and Never Gave It Back

Marshall quietly put together an impressive 2025 campaign, rushing for 932 yards and 10 touchdowns on 150 carries while averaging 6.2 yards per carry, according to his ESPN game log. He finished only 68 yards short of becoming Michigan's first 1,000-yard rusher since Blake Corum in 2023.