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Michigan adds Alex Bauman and Jeremiah Earby through transfer portal
Michigan has added tight end Alex Bauman and cornerback Jeremiah Earby through the transfer portal.
Bauman previously played for Miami, while Earby played for Boise State, and both have enrolled at Michigan.
Temporary restraining orders gave both players an extra season of eligibility, allowing them to return to college football.
Bauman had 18 catches, 166 yards and a touchdown for Miami last season, while Earby recorded 60 tackles and four interceptions for Boise State.
Michigan’s passing offense ranks last in the Big Ten, and its tight ends have contributed little as receivers, so Bauman could help address that weakness.
Earby is expected to add depth to a strong pass defense, though the roles for both players are not yet clear; Michigan’s next game is against Penn State.
Michigan is adding former Miami tight end Alex Bauman and former Boise State cornerback Jeremiah Earby through the transfer portal.
Both players enrolled at Michigan after receiving temporary restraining orders that granted them an extra season of eligibility.
The additions come days before Michigan’s game against Penn State.
Bauman recorded 18 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown at Miami last season.
Earby recorded 60 tackles and four interceptions at Boise State and earned second-team All-Mountain West honors.
- Who
- Michigan is adding tight end Alex Bauman and cornerback Jeremiah Earby.
- What
- The former Miami and Boise State players joined Michigan through the transfer portal.
- When
- The news was reported on October 14, 2026, days before Michigan’s game against Penn State.
- Where
- Michigan. Bauman previously played for Miami, and Earby previously played for Boise State.
- Why
- Temporary restraining orders gave both players an extra season of eligibility.
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Bauman recorded 18 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown at Miami, while Earby recorded 60 tackles and four interceptions at Boise State.
Bauman worked out at Miami’s Pro Day but did not secure an NFL roster spot.
Michigan’s additions of Bauman and Earby through the transfer portal were reported.
- Players
- Alex Bauman and Jeremiah Earby
- Bauman’s former team
- Miami
- Earby’s former team
- Boise State
- Bauman’s 2025 statistics
- 18 receptions, 166 yards, one touchdown
- Earby’s 2025 statistics
- 60 tackles, four interceptions
- Eligibility
- Both received temporary restraining orders granting an extra season