Jordan Marshall the third-ever Ohio native on cover of The Wolverine Michigan Football Preview Magazine

Michigan Wolverines football junior running back Jordan Marshall is on the cover of The Wolverine‘s 2026 Michigan Football Preview Magazine, which is available now for preorder. The team’s returning leading rusher joins a long list of Michigan standouts and legends who have appeared on the preview edition’s cover throughout the years.

The first glossy magazine version of The Wolverine’s football preview was released in 1997, with cornerback Charles Woodson on the cover.

Marshall is the first running back to appear on the cover since Blake Corum in 2023. Other Michigan running backs to serve as cover boys are Brandon Minor (2009) and Mike Hart (2005, 2007).

A Cincinnati native, Marshall is the first Wolverine from Ohio to appear on the cover since former head coach Jim Harbaugh, who was born in Toledo, on the 2015 edition. The only other is Woodson in 1997.

Marshall began last season as a backup to Justice Haynes, who’s since transferred to Georgia Tech, and was hurt at the end of the year, but still racked up 932 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 150 attempts and 9 catches for 92 yards through the air.

A spring/summer captain as voted on by his teammates, Marshall has emerged as one of Michigan’s top leaders, with his role being vital since the program is going through a transition under new head coach Kyle Whittingham.

“He’s a guy that’s played a lot of football here at Michigan,” Whittingham said on Big Ten Network. “He’s just a tremendous young man, as well as a really gifted running back.”

The 2026 Michigan Football Preview Magazine includes features on Marshall and other key players, along with conversations with coaches, opponent previews, expert columns and more.

Here’s a look at all of the covers of The Wolverine‘s football preview magazine since 1997:

Season	Cover	Headline
1997	Charles Woodson	Double Trouble: All-American Charles Woodson A Threat With Or Without The Ball
1998	National Championship Ring	Seeking Another Gem: 1998 Wolverines Are Going All Out To Ring Up A Title
1999	Ian Gold, Dhani Jones	Pillars Of Strength: Senior Linebackers Ian Gold And Dhani Jones Provide Michigan’s Muscle In The Middle
2000	Drew Henson	Taking Charge: Junior Drew Henson Ready To Lead High-Powered Offense In Pursuit Of Big Ten Title
2001	Lloyd Carr	Gentleman General: Lloyd Carr Directs U-M Football With Class
2002	Defensive Line	Fearsome Front: U-M’s D-Line Leads Strong Defense
2003	John Navarre	Title Dreams: John Navarre And The Wolverines Are Gunning For A Championship
2004	Braylon Edwards	Chasing No. 1: Braylon Edwards And Wolverines Race To Remain Atop Big Ten
2005	Mike Hart	Title Run: Mike Hart And The Wolverines Are Eyeing A Third Straight Big Ten Crown
2006	Chad Henne	Stand & Deliver: Junior Quarterback Chad Henne Is Ready To Lead Riled Wolverines
2007	Chad Henne, Mike Hart	Dynamic Duo: Seniors Chad Henne And Mike Hart Aim To Cap Their Careers With A Championship
2008	Rich Rodriguez	An Era Begins: Rich Rodriguez Leads New-Look Wolverines
2009	Brandon Graham, Brandon Minor	Senior Strength: DE Brandon Graham And RB Brandon Minor Power The Wolverines
2010	Michigan Stadium	Open House: Renovated Michigan Stadium Is Ready For 2010 Season
2011	Denard Robinson	The Total Package: Dynamic Dual-Threat Quarterback Denard Robinson Leads The Wolverines
2012	Denard Robinson	Crowning Glory: Senior QB Denard Robinson And The Wolverines Have Their Sights Set On The Big Ten Title
2013	Devin Gardner	Leading The Way: Redshirt Junior Quarterback Devin Gardner Directs Michigan’s Offensive Attack
2014	Devin Gardner	Time To Win: Devin Gardner Has One More Chance To Take Michigan To The Top
2015	Jim Harbaugh	New Attitude: Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Brings Hard-Nosed Mentality To The Wolverines
2016	Jabrill Peppers	Taking Off: Linebacker Jabrill Peppers Is A Heat-Seeking Missle For A Team Thinking Title
2017	Rashan Gary	In A Rush: Sophomore Defensive End Rashan Gary Is Ready To Break Out
2018	Rashan Gary, Chase Winovich	Dynamic Duo: Defensive Ends Rashan Gary And Chase Winovich Form The Nation’s Best Bookend Combination
2019	Shea Patterson	One More Shot: Senior Quarterback Shea Patterson Returns With Championship Goals
2020	Dylan McCaffrey, Joe Milton	Young Guns: Dylan McCaffrey And Joe Milton Will Battle For Michigan’s Starting Quarterback Job
2021	Aidan Hutchinson	Ready For Takeoff: Aidan Hutchinson And The Wolverines Hope To Fly High After Last Year’s Grounding
2022	Ronnie Bell	One Step Ahead: Resurgent Wideout Ronnie Bell Looks To Keep The Big Ten’s Defending Champs Out In Front
2023	Blake Corum	Everybody’s All-American: Michigan And Senior Blake Corum Are Ready To Run It Back For More
2024	Will Johnson	Special Talent: Junior All-American Will Johnson Leads The Defending National Champion Wolverines Into A New Season
2025	Bryce Underwood	High Hopes: Freshman QB Bryce Underwood Appears Poised To Lead Michigan
2026	Jordan Marshall	Fast Company: Paced By Standout RB Jordan Marshall, The Wolverines Look To Make Big Strides This Fall