Both sides of the football are expected to only improve under the guidance of Beck and Hill, and interestingly enough, Hill believes some true freshmen are going to make a difference this season. Hill named four freshmen to make a differenceMichigan signed one of the better recruiting classes last season, headlined by three five-star prospects. Along with Meadows, Hill named fellow freshmen Tariq Boney, Alister Vallejo, and Titan Davis as players who will play in 2026 for Michigan. Which makes Hill's comments even more interesting since four true freshmen are expected to carve out a role and play. And seeing skilled freshmen play in 2026 isn't a bad thing, especially if they help the team win.