Former Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters has been named the starter for the season opener Aug. 31 at home against Akron.

Peters, a graduate transfer, is a former Mr. Football in Indiana who played 10 games with four starts at Michigan, passing for 680 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 58 of 110 passes in his first two seasons, including a career-high 20 completions for 186 yards in the Outback Bowl against South Carolina.

He beat out freshman Isaiah Williams, sophomore Matt Robinson and redshirt freshman Coran Taylor for the starting job.

Peters transferred to Illinois this summer with two years of eligibility remaining.