Top 5 plays from Michigan Football’s 2026 Spring Game

Salesi Moa one-handed catch in the second quarter

Carr was involved in a pretty great passing play as well in the second quarter, only this time it was his wide receiver making the highlight. On first-and-ten in the final seconds of the half, Carr’s pass intended for fellow freshman Salesi Moa was a bit wide. But Moa stuck one hand out at the last second to reel it in for 11 yards and a first down. The quarterbacks looked Moa’s way several times throughout the game on Saturday. He nearly reeled in another one-handed grab on the opening drive for what would’ve been about a 40-yard touchdown. Otherwise, he made some nice plays with targets close to the line of scrimmage as well, as his speed and shiftiness looked the part of someone who can contribute right away. He might not be a starter out of the gates, but he should be seeing the field plenty this fall.

Tommy Carr completion to Kendrick Bell

For all the good Carr did on the ground, he didn’t look too bad throwing the ball either. Granted, he didn’t have that many chances with the wide receivers struggling to get open, but his best throw of the day came un the third quarter with Kendrick Bell on the receiving end. Bell was running a crossing route over the middle of the field, and Carr feathered the ball into his chest with perfect touch to pick up the first down for the Maize team. It likely wasn’t the most difficult throw he could’ve tried to execute, but it was still extremely impressive for the freshman to know just the amount of touch to put on the ball to make the completion.

Markel Dabney’s goal-line stop on fourth down

We’ve got to show some love to the defense as well, especially the Blue team’s group, which had its biggest play of the day with a big goal-line stop in the fourth quarter. On fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line and trailing 6-0, the Maize team handed the ball to Tomas O’Meara for a run up the middle, but he was met in the hole by freshman linebacker Markel Dabney, who delivered a major thump to stop him in his tracks and force a turnover on downs. In a room full of young linebackers that will be looking to make an impact this season, a play like that – especially in a big spot can do Dabney some good will.