Washington's Carson Bruener looks to follow in father's footsteps, win title

Washington 's Carson Bruener's father, Mark Bruener , was a freshman tight end on the 1991 team that went 12 -0 to win the national championship.

Michigan running backs coach Mike Hart is as close to some of Washington 's coaching staff as he is to the guys working for the Wolverines .

Washington receiver Giles Jackson is familiar to Michigan after starting his career at Michigan .

Michael Penix Jr. had no ties to Michigan when he transferred in.

He said he just wanted to challenge himself, raise his profile and play in big games.

"Why not come to Michigan ?" he said. "Let's bet on myself, roll the dice and let's see it.".