Behind the Uniform with Colston Loveland: “The man who put Idaho on the recruiting map”

Episode 14 in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan tight end Colston Loveland reflecting upon his journey to Michigan and his breakout freshman campaign. Loveland reflected upon his rise from recruiting obscurity in Idaho to one of the most coveted tight end prospects in the country. He explained why he chose Michigan despite strong overtures from Alabama and a late push from Auburn (who’d hired Boise State headman Bryan Harsin). He then shed light on his tough transition from Idaho to Michigan as an early enrollee. The conversation then turns to freshman year and his rise up the depth chart. Loveland then highlights his standout performances versus Ohio State and in the Big 10 Championship game. The focus then shifts to offseason preparation, his expectations for next year’s offense, and predictions on breakout players. The episode closes with his advice to current standout football recruits from Idaho like Gatlin Bair and his participation in “Wolverine Weekend” at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City Michigan.