Michigan opens spring football practice on Tuesday. Here's what we're paying close attention to over the next few weeks.

The Michigan Wolverines are hoping to improve upon last season's 8-5 record with another championship season after they failed to defend their incredible run of three straight conference titles. The Wolverines will face stiff competition from teams with experienced quarterbacks in the league this year including Penn State with Drew Allar and Illinois with Luke Altmyer.

In his first public news conference since taking over his new role at Michigan, Chip Lindsey left the door open for freshman Bryce Underwood to be the Day 1 starter this fall. Lindsey, hired in December to become the program’s new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach,