Moore’s comments come as Keene has been noticeably absent in some camp conversations on the Michigan quarterback race. Last week, defensive back TJ Metcalf said they hadn’t seen much of Keene in practice, while running back Jordan Marshall said the Wolverines are “going to have a young quarterback this year.”

Michigan started preseason camp with an "open" QB competition, questions at receiver and a potential breakout star.

That's why the optics around Michigan football quarterback Mikey Keene don't feel great right now. As has been the case for years, media's not allowed into any U-M practice: not walkthrough, not individual drills,