Defensive lineman Owen Wafle is the latest Michigan player to enter the NCAA transfer portal, a team spokesman confirmed to MLive on Thursday. Wafle, a true freshman, did not appear in any games during the 2024 season. He has four years of college eligibility remaining.

Michigan football went on a five-day clock following the ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama in terms of roster retention. The transfer portal had closed on Dec. 28 but players have until five days after the final game for their respective teams to enter. And on Thursday, the Wolverines lose a somewhat surprising player.

Michigan has lost one of its 2024 signees to the transfer portal after one season in Ann Arbor, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Former four-star defensive linema

Former four-star defensive lineman Owen Wafle enters transfer portal after redshirting at Michigan; departure could impact recruitment of brother Luke Wafle.