Michigan quarterback Davis Warren is heading into the transfer portal, with plans to officially enter when it opens later this week. The move, first reported Monday, signals the next chapter in what’s already been a remarkable football journey.
Warren, a cancer survivor and former walk-on, is expected to receive a medical redshirt for the 2025 season. That would preserve two years of eligibility, giving him a real runway to make an impact at his next stop.
In 2024, Warren stepped into the spotlight as Michigan’s primary starter. He threw for 1,199 yards with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions - numbers that don’t jump off the stat sheet, but they only tell part of the story.
His most memorable moment came in one of the biggest games of the year: a stunning upset win over Ohio State in Columbus, where Michigan entered as more than a 20-point underdog. That victory alone etched Warren’s name into Wolverines lore.
His time in Ann Arbor may not have been filled with gaudy stats or extended starting experience, but Warren leaves having authored one of the most improbable and inspiring wins in recent Michigan history. Now, with two years of eligibility and plenty of experience under his belt, he’ll look to write the next chapter elsewhere.
Wherever he lands, Warren brings toughness, leadership, and the kind of big-game poise that can’t be taught.