WATCH: Michigan RB Jordan Marshall, TE Hogan Hansen preview clash against Nebraska

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Wolverines football sophomore running back Jordan Marshall and sophomore tight end Hogan Hansen met with the media Tuesday evening after practice to preview their team’s Saturday afternoon game at Nebraska. Watch video from their media sessions below.

Sophomore RB Jordan Marshall

Sophomore TE Hogan Hansen

Hansen discussed his big catch during the Central Michigan game, and the throw that freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood made to him along the sideline.

“I think that’s what 19 brings to the offense,” Hansen said. “Even when I was running the route, I was like, where’s he going to throw this ball? Where’s he going to put it? And he put it in a perfect spot where no one but me could catch it. He’s been doing that all camp, so it’s really nothing new for us. I just got to go and do my job.”

Hansen missed Michigan’s opener against New Mexico but returned in a limited capacity against Oklahoma.

“I would say I was pretty healthy for that game,” Hansen said. “But, yeah, it was tough going through spring ball and fall camp not being a full participant. But, I mean, just getting out there any way felt pretty good, so I felt good about it.”

Michigan is entering Big Ten play 2-1, and the importance of the games has ratcheted up.

“Big Ten Conference play is really all that matters,” Hansen noted. “I think we got a good opportunity to go send a statement this weekend, so just focusing on that.

“Just go prove what team we are when we play our best. We’re not worried about the outside factors or anything like that. Just doing our best and everyone playing their 1/11th.”

Michigan’s tight ends are a big part of the offense and can help Underwood out.

“In our room, we talk about just playing your role and doing whatever you need to do for the team to win, so we’ve got a bunch of guys that can go get it done. At the end of the day, we’ve just got to do our 1/11th and give Bryce an opportunity. If he needs to throw us the ball, go make a play or go get nasty in the run game.”

Senior tight end Marlin Klein had a breakout game in the opener.

“I was definitely impressed, but it was nothing new to me,” Hansen said of his Michigan teammate. “He’s been doing this since I got here. I think the sky’s the limit for 17, so he’s a really elite player. It’s awesome when I get to go out and be on the field with him, too, but the sky’s the limit. He’s a freak athlete.”