ANN ARBOR — They’re not mirror images, but Michigan running backs Jordan Marshall and Justice Haynes are pretty similar, not only in terms of style of play but also in their mindsets and approach to the game.

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore dubbed them “1A and 1B” heading into preseason camp, and that’s because they’re neck and neck in the competition for the starting job. It’s so close, frankly, naming a starter for the season opener Aug. 30 probably doesn’t mean much because they’ll both see the field plenty this season.

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They’re not into being labeled as “Thunder and Lightning” like former backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards in 2023 and Kalel Mullings and Edwards in 2024.

“I would describe us as dynamic running backs,” Haynes told reporters on Thursday. “Both ca

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