Why is Justice Haynes transferring from Michigan?

Justice Haynes is transferring from Michigan after an injury-shortened season where he led the Big Ten in rushing.

Which players did Wisconsin sign from the transfer portal?

Wisconsin signed Marvin Burks Jr. (Missouri), Bryan Jackson (USC), Nate Palmer (TCU), and Hammond Russell IV (West Virginia).

What were Justice Haynes' stats at Michigan?

Haynes ran for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns in his single season at Michigan, leading the Big Ten in yards per game.

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Big Ten Star Haynes Transfers Again After Injury

10 Jan

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Summary

Justice Haynes, Big Ten's leading rusher, is transferring from Michigan.
Haynes missed the final five games due to a right foot injury.
Wisconsin signed four additional players from Power Four conferences.

Big Ten Star Haynes Transfers Again After Injury

Justice Haynes, who led the Big Ten in rushing, has entered the transfer portal again after playing only one season at Michigan. Haynes, previously with Alabama for two seasons, announced his decision to return for another year of college football. During his time with the Wolverines, he ran for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging over 100 yards in six of seven games. His season was cut short by a right foot injury, causing him to miss the final five games. Despite this, he still finished as the Big Ten leader in yards per game.

Prior to his stint at Michigan, Haynes played 25 games for Alabama over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, accumulating 616 yards and nine touchdowns. He started six games as a sophomore before deciding to transfer. His move highlights the dynamic nature of college football rosters through the transfer portal.

Separately, Wisconsin has had a productive week in rebuilding its roster via the transfer portal. The Badgers announced the addition of four more players from Power Four conferences. Among them are former Missouri safety Marvin Burks Jr., who was a two-year starter, and running backs Bryan Jackson from Southern California and Nate Palmer from TCU. Defensive lineman Hammond Russell IV from West Virginia and Jake Anderson from Illinois State also joined the team. Wisconsin has now announced 24 transfers this week.