Patience has been the name of the game for linebacker Jimmy Rolder in his Michigan career. The Chicagoland native came to Michigan as a freshman back in 2022 and and has seen more than a handful of great players keep him buried on the depth chart.

NFL players like Michael Barrett and Junior Colson starred on Michigan’s national championship team, while Jaishawn Barham and Ernest Hausmann led the middle of the defense in 2024. Now, with some reshuffling of the defensive lineup, Rolder is getting his chance to shine — and shine he did on Saturday night in Michigan’s 31-20 victory over Michigan State.

Rolder’s number of snaps has been growing throughout 2025, as has the impact he’s been having on the team. He recorded an interception that helped seal the game for Michigan last week vs Washi

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