The Wolverines have now officially signed six players out of the transfer portal from the winter window, as Bowles joins defensive tackle Damon Payne (Alabama), defensive backs TJ and Tevis Metcalf (Arkansas), wide receiver Donaven McCulley (Indiana) and offensive lineman Brady Norton (Cal Poly).

Ever since Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy vowed to spend up to $3 million on a transfer portal quarterback, Michigan football fans have expected greatness to come to Ann Arbor as something of a stopgap.

Michigan football struck out with its first transfer portal quarterback target. It looked like a sure thing when Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. entered

Big things were expected for an in-state product that never quite materialized. A four-star offensive lineman for Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech, Raheem Anderson II was expected to be either the center of the future or a productive offensive guard.

Mikey Keene suited up to play Michigan four months ago. Now he’s headed to Ann Arbor. The Fresno State quarterback and honorable mention all-Mountain West selection announced his commitment to the Wolverines on Monday,