It was an uneven year for one of Michigan football’s starting specialists.
Punter Tommy Doman, an in-state product from Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary’s, was a two-year starter, but his senior season left much to be desired. Doman was excellent in 2023, but in 2024, he often struggled with short kicks and failing to flip field position.
It appears that Doman is now looking for a change of scenery, despite him having another year of eligibility. Per 247Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, Doman will look for other options as he is expected to enter the transfer portal when it opens up on Monday.
Michigan starting punter Tommy Doman has entered the transfer portal, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @cbssports/@247Sports.
Was the Wolverines’ starting punter the last two years.https://t.co/10Sz3YwNKg pic.twitter.com/NigwtZsLV7
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 6, 2024
Doman may have had his struggles but he was excellent, not only in 2023, but also in the pivotal Ohio State game this past Saturday. As he had a year ago, Doman routinely flipped the field and put the Michigan defense in excellent position.
With Doman leaving, the Wolverines will likely turn to either a transfer or Hudson Hollenbeck, who transferred in last season.