Michigan mailbag: Roster building philosophy, over/under Bryce Underwood starts, more

The Michigan Wolverines are putting the finishing touches on their game plan for Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Eve against the backdrop of building for the 2025 season with the transfer portal open for entrants over the next two days. The winter portal window closes on Dec. 28, but prospects that are already declared can still visit and choose schools after that. With a handful of needs still out there, Michigan is looking to close its class on a high note. We took to The Fort, our premium message board, to gauge the Michigan fanbase's mood after the Christmas holiday. Questions have been edited for clarity.