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Donovan Edwards, Colston Loveland appear on major watch list ahead of 2024 season

Michigan has two players on the Walter Camp Watch List heading into 2024.
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Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards (7) celebrates with tight end Colston Loveland (18) after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards (7) celebrates with tight end Colston Loveland (18) after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

When you think of the 2024 Michigan football offense, there are two names that should come to mind right away: RB Donovan Edwards and TE Colston Loveland. Both players should become the stars of the '24 Wolverines' offense. Edwards, who can both run and catch, will be the focal point of the rushing attack, while Loveland should become the main target for whoever starts at quarterback for Michigan.

On Monday, it came as no surprise that both Edwards and Loveland appeared on the Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List. The Wolverines have had two Walter Camp POY winners since the award originated back in 1967. In 1991, wide receiver Desmond Howard brought home the award, and in 1997 cornerback Charles Woodson won the award.

Here are some tidbits about Edwards and Loveland, via MGoBlue:

Donovan Edwards:

• Three-time letterman (2021-22-23)
• Big Ten Griffin-Grange Championship Game MVP (2022)
• Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 28, 2022)
• Shared team Offensive Rookie of the Year honors (2021)
• First player with multiple 40-plus-yard TDs in the CFP National Championship Game (2024)
• Part of the first backfield duo in CFP National Championship Game history to rush for 100-plus yards (Blake Corum, 2024)
• Has appeared in 38 games with four starts at running back

Colston Loveland:

• All-Big Ten selection (first team, coaches; second team, media, 2023)
• Offensive and Co-Special Teams Rookie of the Year (2022)
• Two-time letterman (2022-23)
• Has appeared in 29 games with 17 starts at tight end

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Trent Knoop
TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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