Michigan DB Rod Moore Hints at Personal Change Ahead of Senior Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Michigan Wolverines are scheduled to open the 2025 season at the Big House in Ann Arbor against the New Mexico Lobos, a game that appears to favor the Wolverines but could be tougher than expected for a young team under a second-year head coach in Sherrone Moore.
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Key defender Rod Moore is expected to reprise his role as one of the team’s top defensive backs this season, bringing versatility, ball tracking and tackling skills to secondary coach LaMar Morgan’s group.
On Wednesday, a photo surfaced of Moore appearing to announce a big personal change as he prepared for the 2025 season.
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kendrick Law (19) cannot make a catch against Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (9) in the second quarter in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
“Michigan safety Rod Moore hints at changing his jersey number back to 19,” reporter Clayton Safie wrote on X, sharing a Instagram photo of Moore showing off a new jersey.
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Moore, a native of Clayton, Ohio, intercepted former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord to win the Michigan-Ohio State game in 2023 at the Big House.
He suffered a torn ACL last spring and said Monday that he is at about 85% health wise leading up to the 2025 season.
He has worn No. 9 in his most recent games on the football field with the Wolverines program but could find himself in a new jersey by the time 2025’s opening kickoff rolls around.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
