Michigan Freshmen Shine in Spring Game

Quarterback Tommy Carr, RB Savion Hiter, and WR Salesi Moa impress in annual exhibition

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Michigan football game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of maize and blue.The next generation of Michigan football talent shines in the annual spring game, with freshmen like Tommy Carr, Savion Hiter, and Salesi Moa showcasing their potential.Ann Arbor Today

The Michigan Wolverines football team held its annual spring game, with the Maize team defeating the Blue team 7-6. Several freshmen, including quarterback Tommy Carr, running back Savion Hiter, and wide receiver Salesi Moa, stood out with impressive performances during the split-squad exhibition.

Why it matters

The spring game provides an early look at the next generation of Michigan football talent, with Carr, Hiter, and Moa emerging as potential impact players for the Wolverines in the coming seasons. Their strong showings suggest the program has reloaded with another crop of highly touted recruits.

The details

Head coach Kyle Whittingham praised the play of Hiter and Moa, saying 'Without a doubt, they're two of the best freshmen I've seen.' Both players are fresh out of high school and have only been with the program for a few months, but Whittingham was impressed with their ability to make an impact in the spring game.

  • The Michigan Wolverines held their annual spring game on April 18, 2026.

The players

Tommy Carr

A highly touted freshman quarterback who is looking to prove himself and earn playing time.

Savion Hiter

A freshman running back who impressed the coaching staff with his performance in the spring game.

Salesi Moa

A freshman wide receiver who drew praise from the head coach for his play in the exhibition.

Kyle Whittingham

The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team.

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What they’re saying

“Without a doubt, they're both two of the best freshmen I've seen. They're both highly recruited, highly rated freshmen coming in. Both are just fresh out of high school. They've only been here a few months. For being in the program for three months and very young, I thought they both did nice jobs today. Both of their futures are very bright.”

— Kyle Whittingham, Head Coach

The takeaway

The strong performances by Michigan's freshmen in the spring game suggest the Wolverines have reloaded with another talented recruiting class, providing optimism for the future of the program.