The Michigan Wolverines will have some critical alumni out on the field Sunday (Jan. 30) afternoon/evening as teams are gearing up for a chance to make it to the holy grail of football, the Super Bowl.

It was the rally that sparked the Green Bay Packers toward the NFL’s best regular-season record.

The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff spot with a 27-24 overtime victory over the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams.

Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve list.

TRANSFER NEWS: Charles Thomas enters transfer portal as future linebacker room gets crowded“They have been through a lot,” Harbaugh said. I feel really good about them in terms of competitiveness, and oneness -- probably the most important thing. “A lot of really good leaders, a lot of guys who are really invested and a lot of guys who really like each other,” Harbaugh said. “(Nordin)'s in a real competitive battle with (Jake) Moody, who’s also doing a really good job, so it’s still playing out,” Harbaugh said. I feel the talent is really good, and I think they’ll all eventually see action, but those are really tight battles."

14 Michigan looks to continue its upward trajectory when it hosts Michigan State on Saturday in the battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy. LINE: Michigan -13"We know that they're going to treat this like their Super Bowl," Michigan cornerback Ambry Thomas told reporters. Michigan State is left to pick up the pieces following an epic collapse in the 37-34 loss to Illinois last week. Michigan State DE Kenny Willekes has 5.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss in 2019. PREDICTION: Michigan 31, Michigan State 17

Mayfield was named the starting right tackle last month after an ACL injury sidelined Andrew Stueber. He didn't rule out the possibility that Hayes could battle Mayfield for the starting right tackle spot when Runyan returns on the left side. It's a meritocracy all the way, so is there an ability to compete at the other (right) tackle spot? The extra effort run was really, really good, as well." "Really good," Harbaugh said.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Jim Harbaugh answered questions Monday as Michigan football prepares for this weekend's season opener against Middle Tennessee State. Competition continues at field goal kickerAs of five days before the season opener, Michigan still doesn't have a starting place kicker. An injury at fall camp delayed the start of his 2018 season, and he never got back in the flow of the offense. Ronnie Bell is most improved offensive contributorOf all the players who contributed on offense last season, Harbaugh believes Ronnie Bell has improved the most heading into 2019. He's going to play and work into that safety position, but he's really done extremely well."