The 2025 season didn't go exactly as Michigan football had hoped, but there were still plenty of standouts.
Six Wolverines were named to one of the league's three All-Big Ten teams, announced by the conference Wednesday, Dec. 3. Derrick Moore was the headliner, named to the first team by coaches and second team by media members.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMoore had 29 tackles, 10½ tackles for loss and 10 sacks on the year, to go with three passes defended, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Moore's 10 sacks in Big Ten play led the league. He was the only U-M defender or special teamer to make a first team.
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Michigan edge Derrick Moore (8) celebrates a sack against Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.Linebacker Jimmy Rolder (second by coaches and media) and cornerback Zeke Berry (second by media) were the other second teamers.
Rolder had a career-year with a team-high 69 tackles, including seven for loss and a pair of sacks. He also had three passes defended, a fumble recovery and an interception. Berry had 28 tackles, led the team with 11 passes and had one interception.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Wolverines also had a trio of third teamers, including defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny (both), linebacker Ernest Hausmann (media) and long snapper Greg Tarr (media).
Hausmann finished with 68 tackles for the Wolverines, 5½ tackles for loss, a sack and a pass breakup. He did not play in the final two games of the season. Benny led the line with 31 tackles, three for loss, 1½ sacks, two passes defended and a fumble recovery.
Michigan defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny (26) high-fives fans after 21-16 win over Purdue at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025.Six more earned honorable mention: linebacker/edge Jaishawn Barham (both), cornerback Jyaire Hill (both), safety Brandyn Hillman (both), defensive back TJ Metcalf (coaches), defensive tackle Trey Pierce (media) and kicker Dominic Zvada (coaches).
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe No. 18 Wolverines (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten) finished fifth in the Big Ten and now have turned their goals to notching a fourth 10-win season in the past five years. Their bowl game is not yet announced, but all signs point to a trip to Orlando, Florida, and a berth in the Citrus Bowl against an SEC foe.
It seems they will play either the Texas Longhorns or Vanderbilt Commodores - Texas is the more likely scenario.
Tony Garcia is the Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 6 Michigan football players earn All-Big Ten team honors
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