Michigan Michigan Going With A New Starter In The Defensive Backfield Published January 1, 2018 Looks like freshman J’Marick Woods has taken Josh Metellus’ starting safety spot. Woods is working with the first unit during Outback Bowl warmups: J'Marick Woods with the 1s at safety. Brian Smith made that switch after the OSU game. Bush Sr. obviously stuck with it. — Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) January 1, 2018 In this article: Recent Posts Surprising B1G Program Looks Primed To Land No. 3 Overall ’26 Recruit Michigan Assistant Rumored Candidate For Open Bowling Green HC Job Former Michigan Assistant Set To Join Eagles As QB Coach OSU Player Hints Who Will Be Buckeyes Starting QB Next Season Michigan Receives Another Prediction To Land Another Elite Playmaker