Nugent was a first-team All-Big Ten selection, winning a national championship with Michigan in 2023.

Nugent grew up in Lone Tree, Colorado, and attended Highlands Ranch High School.

He played high school football on both offense and defense and was selected as an All-Colorado player in 2017 and 2018.

[1] In December 2022, Nugent entered the NCAA transfer portal and accepted an offer from the University of Michigan.

[2] In 2023, following his transfer, Nugent started all 15 games at center for Michigan’s national championship team.