ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Within the preseason, the expectation was that Michigan soccer needed to be looking out for groups in Week 2 and once more within the month of November. Nevertheless, after USC beat LSU in Week 1 and demolished its Week 2 opponent, Utah State, convincingly and completely, the Trojans have develop into a serious crew to take care of. All of the whereas, the Wolverines have not precisely seemed dominant at any level in 2024.
On Monday, Sherrone Moore gave his evaluation of USC and its personnel, noting that Miller Moss, Zachariah Department and Texas A&M switch Anthony Lucas are the three gamers the Wolverines have their eyes on in preparation for Saturday.
“Clearly, the quarterback’s actually good. I believe the road is sweet,” Moore mentioned. “No. 1, Department, he is explosive, twitchy, massive playmaker. However on protection, I might say No. 6, their defensive finish, Lucas, he is a game-wrecker that we have to undoubtedly have our eyes on.”
Lucas is not the one big-name switch that is bolstered the Trojans this and even final 12 months. Bear Alexander was an enormous get in 2023 within the inside of the defensive position, coming from Georgia. Security Akili Arnold, by way of Oregon State, has been stable at security. Kyle Ford, the journeyman wideout who’s performed at Illinois and UCLA, has already seen some manufacturing early on. RB Woody Marks, by way of Mississippi State, has had a stable begin. LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, one other by way of Oregon State, already has an interception. CB Grasping Vance got here alongside from Florida State.
However the place Moore sees the most important change is in measurement in each of the trenches.
“Effectively, I’ve seen they’re loads greater, clearly. Up entrance, they’re,” Moore mentioned. “They’ve placed on some measurement, some mass. They have totally different guys in there. A bunch of transfers on the O-line. Plenty of guys transferred from their protection.
“However they are a good soccer crew. I believe Lincoln does an excellent job with the crew. He is at all times been an excellent offensive lineman. I believe Coach Lynn’s are available and introduced in that defensive background, they usually play actually good protection, stable crew protection. So, for us, it’ll be penalty-free, deal with the soccer participant and begin the sport.”
However, after all, the most important issue on this sport on Saturday will rely on what Michigan is ready to do towards quarterback Miller Moss.
Moss can be making his first true street begin because the beginning quarterback for the Trojans and Lincoln Riley will definitely look to make issues straightforward for him in a similar way as to what Steve Sarkisian did for Quinn Ewers at Texas.
Moore gave his evaluation of Moss’ manufacturing previously two video games and definitely sees there’s loads that the Wolverines need to go up towards.
“Yeah, actually good soccer participant,” Moore mentioned. “Correct, takes care of the soccer, performs effectively throughout the system. Not a runner by any means however undoubtedly has good arm power and has a variety of weapons round him and distributes it effectively. Performs effectively throughout the system. so he is a very good participant.”
Michigan and USC will kick off at 3:30 p.m. EDT at The Large Home. The sport can be broadcast nationally on CBS.
This text initially appeared on Wolverines Wire: Sherrone Moore breaks down challenges offered by USC Trojans
