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 Former Top Michigan Signee Is Headed To A College Football Playoff Team Michigan Loses Another Signee Following Sherrone Moore’s Firing Michigan Signee Vying For Current Staff Member To Be Next Coach Five-Star Michigan RB Savion Hiter ‘Likes’ Idea Of Wolverines Adding This Coach Michigan Loses First Member Of 2026 Recruiting Class After Sherrone Moore’s Firing