Michigan WR Drama Heats Up: Anthony Simpson Sounds Off, Semaj Morgan Heads West
The Michigan Wolverines' offseason has been anything but quiet, and this week, things got even louder. Wide receiver Anthony Simpson, who transferred in from UMass, took to social media with some pointed criticism of how his time in Ann Arbor unfolded - and he didn’t hold back.
Simpson, who saw minimal playing time during the 2025 season, claimed he was benched despite outperforming the competition in practice. His frustration was aimed squarely at former head coach Sherrone Moore, who was dismissed after the season.
According to Simpson, Moore was influenced by internal pressure - from both players and staff - to keep him off the field. He didn’t name names, but it didn’t take long for Michigan fans to start connecting the dots.
Simpson came in expecting to earn the starting slot receiver role. Instead, he watched from the sidelines as Semaj Morgan got the nod early in the year. That decision - and now Simpson’s accusations - have sparked a wave of fan reaction, much of it directed at Morgan.
Social media lit up with commentary, and the tone was far from forgiving. Some fans vented their long-held suspicions, questioning Morgan’s performance and wondering aloud why he continued to start despite what they perceived as inconsistent play.
One fan summed it up bluntly: “No surprise to anyone who watched Semaj start all season lol.” Another added, “Semaj Morgan couldn’t even catch the ball on wide open plays.”
Others went further, calling for accountability from the coaching staff and even suggesting there was more going on behind the scenes. The speculation has been loud, emotional, and - as of now - completely unverified. Simpson hasn’t offered concrete evidence, and no one from the program has publicly responded.
Meanwhile, Morgan didn’t stick around to see how the fallout would play out. He entered the transfer portal the moment it opened and committed to UCLA just six days later, locking in his next chapter before the dust could settle in Ann Arbor.
Morgan’s time at Michigan was a rollercoaster. Over three seasons, he made plays, but his role shrank significantly in 2025.
Now, he heads to Westwood, where he’ll compete for slot reps in a reloaded Bruins receiver room. UCLA brought in four new receivers from the portal in one day, including Morgan, who will battle returning starter Mikey Matthews and South Carolina transfer Brian Rowe for snaps.
As for Simpson, he’s still looking for his next opportunity. His time in Ann Arbor clearly didn’t go the way he expected, and now his public comments have added another layer to a Michigan offseason already filled with turnover and transition.
Whether Simpson's claims hold weight or not, one thing is clear: Michigan's wide receiver room has been reshuffled, and the ripple effects are just beginning to hit.