Michigan football seeks offensive efficiency through improved tight end production

The Michigan Wolverines offense is seeking more efficiency and balance through the first two games of the season. While the team holds a 2-0 record, both the run and passing attacks have struggled to find consistency. The passing game, in particular, has lacked explosive plays and diverse targets, averaging only 15 points per game.

Head coach Kyle Whittingham has identified the tight end position as a key area for improvement to increase offensive production. Currently, Jalen Hoffman has taken the majority of the reps and is the only tight end to record receptions thus far. Other players expected to contribute to the passing attack, such as Jaime Ffrench Saleh Moa and Travis Johnson, have not yet been active in the passing game.

With the run game also struggling to find room to operate, the lack of a multifaceted passing threat has made the offense easier for defenses to manage. Increasing the involvement of the tight end group is seen as a vital step toward improving the team's offensive output heading into Big Ten conference play.