Michigan football changes starting offense against Illinois

At the end of the bye week, Sherrone Moore said his staff looked at all options – including personnel changes. Many wondered if there would actually be any changes to the Wolverines' starting lineup other than Jack Tuttle at quarterback.

Turns out there was.

The Wolverines changed their offensive line in hopes of better pass protection and continuity on the line. Left tackle Myles Hinton, listed as questionable on the injury report, didn't start, and that's due to his injury – not performance-related. But Michigan has changed things up at both center and right tackle depending on what gives them the best chance to win the game.

Veteran Greg Crippen replaced Dom Giudce at center and Andrew Gentry started at right tackle in place of Evan Link. Michigan's offensive line is now – from left to right – Jeff Persi, Josh Priebe, Greg Crippen, Gio El-Hadi and Andrew Gentry.

Both Crippen and Gentry have played a lot of football this season. Crippen started last week against Washington due to an injury to Giudice, but rotated with Giudice throughout the season. Gentry has been used as a sixth lineman in packages this year. Michigan believes Gentry gives the Wolverines a better option in pass protection, as Link has given up 19 pressures in six games.

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