It was a bit of a shocker, but former defensive lineman Dominick Giudice started the season at center, but by the Washington week, Crippen became the Wolverines' starting center a

With Crippen back, the Wolverines could return as many as four offensive linemen with starting experience next year. Tackle Jeff Persi (three starts) is expected back for his sixth year, as is redshirt-freshman tackle Evan Link, while guard Giovanni El-Hadi still has another year of eligibility.

The Michigan football team received some important news on Saturday as offensive lineman Greg Crippen announced that he will return to the Wolverines for the 2025 season. Crippen improved throughout the year at center and will give this Michigan offensive line some more experience next year.

Saturday brought some good news for Michigan football fans. Leading tackler and starting linebacker Ernest Hausmann confirmed to reporters that he would indeed be back in Ann Arbor for his senior season and play for Michigan in 2025.