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Michigan football falls to No. 1 ranked Ducks, extending losing streak vs. top teams to 9
Read full article: Michigan football falls to No. 1 ranked Ducks, extending losing streak vs. top teams to 9The Michigan Wolverines fell to the No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks 38-17 and extended their losing streak against top teams to nine.
Michigan football seeks to end streak against No. 1 ranked teams with Ducks flocking to Ann Arbor
Read full article: Michigan football seeks to end streak against No. 1 ranked teams with Ducks flocking to Ann ArborIt’s Groundhog Day for the Michigan Wolverines, who are hosting a top-ranked team in the nation for the second time this season.
‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdown
Read full article: ‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdownMichigan Wolverines leader Sherrone Moore made history by becoming the first head coach to beat the Michigan State Spartans in his first game of the in-state rivalry since Bennie Oosterbaan in 1948, thanks to a fourth down stop.
Michigan football season hinges on rivalry game vs. Michigan State
Read full article: Michigan football season hinges on rivalry game vs. Michigan StateThe Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans football game means more than winning the Paul Bunyan trophy this season, as the men in maize have looked a hot mess for seven weeks.
Putrid football game put on display by Michigan who fall to Fighting Illini in embarrassing fashion
Read full article: Putrid football game put on display by Michigan who fall to Fighting Illini in embarrassing fashionThe Michigan Wolverines put on another putrid display of football, falling 21-7 to the Illinois Fighting Illini in embarrassing fashion.
Late game turnovers doom Michigan football in first road test of season
Read full article: Late game turnovers doom Michigan football in first road test of seasonLate-game turnovers by a newly inserted quarterback, Jack Tuttle, doomed the No. 10 ranked Michigan Wolverines, who fell to the Washington Huskies 27-17.
Michigan football aims to enhance passing game against Minnesota in Little Brown Jug showdown
Read full article: Michigan football aims to enhance passing game against Minnesota in Little Brown Jug showdownIn the battle of the Little Brown Jug, the Michigan Wolverines will need to open up their playbook and be less predictable against the Minnesota Golden Gophers to stay in the race of the College Football Playoff.
Mullings' 2nd TD with 37 seconds left lifts No. 18 Michigan to 27-24 win over No. 11 USC
Read full article: Mullings' 2nd TD with 37 seconds left lifts No. 18 Michigan to 27-24 win over No. 11 USCKalel Mullings had a 2-yard, go-ahead touchdown run on fourth down with 37 seconds left, lifting No. 18 Michigan to a 27-24 win over No. 11 USC.
Michigan football aims to revive offense around mobility of Alex Orji vs. USC in Big Ten opener
Read full article: Michigan football aims to revive offense around mobility of Alex Orji vs. USC in Big Ten openerThe Michigan Wolverines have made a key adjustment at the quarterback position as they’re moving on from previous starter Davis Warren and inserting Alex Orji ahead of their USC matchup as they enter Big Ten play.
Michigan football bum-rushes Arkansas State in homecoming game to secure 2nd victory of season
Read full article: Michigan football bum-rushes Arkansas State in homecoming game to secure 2nd victory of seasonThe Michigan Wolverines bounced back after a humbling week two boat race by bum-rushing Arkansas State 28-18 to improve to 2-1 on the season.
Experienced quarterback returning from injury could ignite Michigan football’s offense
Read full article: Experienced quarterback returning from injury could ignite Michigan football’s offenseThe Michigan Wolverines football team’s fire is out on the offensive side of the ball, and they need a spark.
Michigan football boosts offensive confidence ahead of epic top-10 showdown with Texas
Read full article: Michigan football boosts offensive confidence ahead of epic top-10 showdown with TexasThis weekend, the No. 10 ranked Michigan Wolverines will play host to the No. 3 ranked Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated matchup inside The Big House.
Defense shines in season opener, leading Michigan football to victory over Fresno State
Read full article: Defense shines in season opener, leading Michigan football to victory over Fresno StateThe Michigan Wolverines defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 30-10 in the season opener, behind stellar play by their defense, to extend the longest winning streak in the regular season to 16 straight.
Michigan football’s back-2-back quest hinges on stifling defense, dynamic secret weapon
Read full article: Michigan football’s back-2-back quest hinges on stifling defense, dynamic secret weaponThere’s a lot of excitement heading into the 2024 college football season for your reigning, defending national champion Michigan Wolverines.
Arguing about Michigan football predictions heading into 2024 season
Read full article: Arguing about Michigan football predictions heading into 2024 seasonMichigan football is back, and even though pretty much everything around the program looks different this year, one thing remains the same: Brandon and I are arguing.
Michigan football ranked No. 9 in preseason AP poll coming off national championship
Read full article: Michigan football ranked No. 9 in preseason AP poll coming off national championshipMichigan football is ranked No. 9 in the preseason AP poll coming off its undefeated national championship season.
EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard cover
Read full article: EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard coverEA Sports has revealed an image of the College Football 25 cover that features Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter.
Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away Huskies
Read full article: Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away HuskiesMichigan looked like it would run away from Washington early in the College Football Playoff championship game.
How big rivalry games helped get Michigan football to the CFP national title
Read full article: How big rivalry games helped get Michigan football to the CFP national titleThe No. 1 ranked Michigan Wolverines have reached rarified air as they head to the College Football Playoff National Championship, where they will take on the No. 2 ranked Washington Huskies inside NRG Stadium in Houston.
Resilience, leadership, toughness help Michigan football steal road victory in Happy Valley
Read full article: Resilience, leadership, toughness help Michigan football steal road victory in Happy ValleyThe No. 3 ranked Michigan Wolverines showed resilience, leadership, and toughness to steal a 24-15 victory against the No. 10 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions in Happy Valley to improve to 10-0 on the season for the second year in a row.
Michigan football imposes will against Nebraska to remain undefeated
Read full article: Michigan football imposes will against Nebraska to remain undefeatedThe No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines imposed their will during their first road matchup of the season against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a 45-7 victory to remain undefeated.
Timely plays by Michigan football secure homecoming victory in Harbaugh’s return
Read full article: Timely plays by Michigan football secure homecoming victory in Harbaugh’s returnTimely plays by the No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines in a 31-7 rout against Rutgers secured their homecoming victory in head coach Jim Harbaugh’s return.
6 positives, 5 negatives, and 4 questions after Michigan football’s win over UNLV
Read full article: 6 positives, 5 negatives, and 4 questions after Michigan football’s win over UNLVSaturday was another businesslike win for Michigan football against UNLV, running out to a comfortable lead and then coasting to the finish line.
Michigan football to suspend Jim Harbaugh for first 3 games to appease NCAA, per reports
Read full article: Michigan football to suspend Jim Harbaugh for first 3 games to appease NCAA, per reportsMichigan football has agreed to suspend head coach Jim Harbaugh for the first three games of the season to appease the NCAA during its ongoing investigation.
Here’s why Michigan football’s Jim Harbaugh should win coach of the year, again
Read full article: Here’s why Michigan football’s Jim Harbaugh should win coach of the year, againThe Michigan Wolverines have advanced to their second consecutive Big Ten Championship after dismantling the Ohio State Buckeyes 45-23 in Columbus, finishing the regular season undefeated while also planting their flag for Jim Harbaugh to win the coach of the year award again.
Michigan football and Ohio State prepared to square off in game of the century part II
Read full article: Michigan football and Ohio State prepared to square off in game of the century part IIThe Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes are prepared to square off in the game of the century II for a chance to represent the east division in the Big Ten Championship, remain undefeated, and have bragging rights for the next 365 days.
Michigan football hits late field goal against Illinois to improve to 11-0 for first time since 2006
Read full article: Michigan football hits late field goal against Illinois to improve to 11-0 for first time since 2006On a frigid day inside The Big House, Michigan Wolverines kicker Jake Moody had ice water in his veins as he made a 36-yard field goal for a 19-17 victory to stave off defeat while improving to 11-0 on the season for the first time since 2006.
No-star defense helps Michigan football stay perfect, thanks to second-half route
Read full article: No-star defense helps Michigan football stay perfect, thanks to second-half routeThe Michigan Wolverines flipped the switch in the second half to defeat the Rutgers Scarlett Knights 52-17 to improve to 9-0 on the season.
‘We’re going to leave them no mercy’: Will Michigan State make Michigan football eat those words?
Read full article: ‘We’re going to leave them no mercy’: Will Michigan State make Michigan football eat those words?It’s state championship week in Ann Arbor as the undefeated Michigan Wolverines will play host to the Michigan State Spartans Saturday under the lights at The Big House.
Lightning strikes twice as rushing attack leads Michigan football in dominate top-10 victory; MSU next
Read full article: Lightning strikes twice as rushing attack leads Michigan football in dominate top-10 victory; MSU nextLightning struck twice on Saturday as the Michigan Wolverines rushing attack dominated No. 10 ranked Penn State in a 41-17 victory to improve to 7-0 on the season.
No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yards
Read full article: No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yardsDonovan Edwards ran for a go-ahead, 67-yard touchdown and Blake Corum had a 61-yard run for a score on consecutive snaps in the third quarter as No. 5 Michigan pulled away and beat No. 10 Penn State 41-17.
Michigan football shows Hart, multiple players have career day in win over Indiana
Read full article: Michigan football shows Hart, multiple players have career day in win over IndianaThe Michigan Wolverines took care of business in consecutive road games as the men in maize beat the Indiana Hoosiers 31-10 to improve to 6-0 on the season.
Morris, Okie dominate Iowa in first road test, snap 4 game losing streak at Kinnick Stadium
Read full article: Morris, Okie dominate Iowa in first road test, snap 4 game losing streak at Kinnick StadiumIt was the first big road test for the Michigan Wolverines, and they looked well prepared as the men in maize took down the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-14, thanks to the play of Mike Morris and Eyabi Okie.
Corum scores 5 TDs, No. 4 Michigan routs Connecticut 59-0
Read full article: Corum scores 5 TDs, No. 4 Michigan routs Connecticut 59-0Blake Corum rushed for a career-high four touchdowns in the first half and added a fifth score in the third quarter to match a school record, helping No. 4 Michigan rout Connecticut 59-0.
WR transfer concerns and reps for JJ McCarthy: Why Michigan football should go pass heavy vs. UConn
Read full article: WR transfer concerns and reps for JJ McCarthy: Why Michigan football should go pass heavy vs. UConnI’m making a very un-Jim-Harbaugh-like request for the Michigan football team this weekend, and I think it makes a lot of sense: Focus on the passing attack this weekend against Connecticut.
Michigan football: Quarterback battle intensified after week 1 route of Colorado State
Read full article: Michigan football: Quarterback battle intensified after week 1 route of Colorado StateThere’s the score of the game, and then there’s the score of life, and if it were up to Michigan fans, they would have already decided who their starting quarterback should be after week one.
Michigan football: Players to watch ahead of kickoff
Read full article: Michigan football: Players to watch ahead of kickoffIt’s game week for the reigning Big Ten champions, and the Michigan Wolverines are coming into the 2022 season hungry for more. They’re looking to build on the structure set at the end of last season.
Michigan football: 2021 season in review
Read full article: Michigan football: 2021 season in reviewThe Georgia Bulldogs shattered the glass slipper of the Michigan Wolverines Cinderella season with a 34-11 demolition on New Year’s Eve in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl inside Hard Rock Stadium.
18 players made Michigan football debut vs. WMU -- which ones are real contributors?
Read full article: 18 players made Michigan football debut vs. WMU -- which ones are real contributors?A total of 18 players made their Michigan football debut last weekend against Western Michigan. How many of those newcomers will continue to contribute for the rest of the season?
Which true freshmen will play major roles for Michigan football this season? Only 1?
Read full article: Which true freshmen will play major roles for Michigan football this season? Only 1?It seems like every season a handful of true freshmen step into significant roles for Michigan football, but could it only be one this year?
Trying to separate Michigan football’s true offensive stars from the preseason darlings
Read full article: Trying to separate Michigan football’s true offensive stars from the preseason darlingsIt happens every offseason among Michigan football fans: The number of offensive skill players generating hype far exceeds the number of those who will actually make a significant impact.
PREP FOOTBALL FINALS ROUNDUP: 8 champions crowned as season finally reaches finish line
Read full article: PREP FOOTBALL FINALS ROUNDUP: 8 champions crowned as season finally reaches finish lineFord Field was a little emptier this weekend for the state high school football finals due to attendance restrictions caused by the pandemic. Keith DunlapThe finish line for fall high school sports in the state of Michigan has been reached. After going 0-5 in its previous appearances in the championship game, DeWitt finally won its first state title in school history by dethroning defending state champion River Rouge. But Country Day finally took home the state championship trophy for the first time since 1999 thanks to a dominant defensive effort. But New Lothrop recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to win its second state title in three years.
Michigan Legislature passes bills allowing college athletes to earn compensation from use of name, image
Read full article: Michigan Legislature passes bills allowing college athletes to earn compensation from use of name, imageLANSING, Mich. – Considering Michigan boasts the nation’s largest football stadium and fills it when the coronavirus isn’t lurking -- college football is huge in the state. The Michigan Legislature passed a couple of bills that would allow for paying college athletes. The bill prohibits sports organizations from preventing a student-athlete from receiving compensation from the use of their name, image or likeness. He said he believes the new bills surrounding the use of the name, image and likeness will help student-athletes like Edwards. Michigan Sen. Adam Hollier is a former college athlete who championed the legislation because the NCAA has dragged its feet and penalized student-athletes wrongfully for many years.
Recruiting class leaves Michigan football with stacked offense, holes on defense
Read full article: Recruiting class leaves Michigan football with stacked offense, holes on defenseCornelius Johnson #6 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate a fourth quarter touchdown during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football has officially signed 20 new players, and the overwhelming theme of this roster is a stacked offense and a defense with major holes. Offensive firepowerThere will certainly be transfers, NFL draft declarations and possibly even some late additions to the roster before the 2021 season, but as it stands, Michigan’s offense looks completely loaded. All three were stars in high school and highly regarded during the recruiting process. Losing commit Quintin Somerville to UCLA on Wednesday was a major blow for the 2021 class, as now, Kechaun Bennett, T.J.
Michigan football recruiting: 4 victories, 2 major blows for 2021 class on National Signing Day
Read full article: Michigan football recruiting: 4 victories, 2 major blows for 2021 class on National Signing DayBut the bad news stopped there, as the biggest announcement of the day went in Michigan’s favor. Four-star running back Donovan Edwards, of West Bloomfield High School, chose Michigan over Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio State and dozens of other offers. That would not have been good news for Michigan, especially since a new defensive staff is likely to take over. Finally, three-star cornerback Ja’Den McBurrows went on Instagram Live and chose Michigan over hometown Miami. McBurrows had scholarship offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, Penn State, Florida State, Miami and many others.
Michigan football signs No. 12 recruiting class despite 2-4 record, coaching uncertainty
Read full article: Michigan football signs No. 12 recruiting class despite 2-4 record, coaching uncertaintyRECRUITING: Michigan football’s depleted defense loses 2 of top commits on National Signing DayOn-field performance was the most obvious reason to believe Michigan could lose some of its top committed players. The Wolverines lost four of six games this season, including to in-state rival Michigan State and then-winless Penn State. Other than the Michigan State game, the losses weren’t even competitive. Michigan football recruiting: 4 victories, 2 major blows for 2021 class on National Signing DayEven Ja’Den McBurrows stuck with Michigan despite a full-court press from his hometown Miami Hurricanes, who enjoyed an 8-2 season. For Michigan to beat out those schools and sign Worthy, Edwards, Hood and McBurrows is a testament to the coaching staff’s ability to overcome enormous recruiting obstacles and keep the class together.
Elite 4-star West Bloomfield RB Donovan Edwards commits to Michigan football
Read full article: Elite 4-star West Bloomfield RB Donovan Edwards commits to Michigan footballWEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – West Bloomfield running back Donovan Edwards -- a top 50 recruit and the No. 2 player in the state -- committed to Michigan football Wednesday over dozens of other programs. Edwards announced his decision on National Signing Day, choosing the Wolverines over programs such as Georgia, Oklahoma, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, LSU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, USC, Wisconsin and Michigan State. 2 player in Michigan, Edwards is ranked No. While Michigan was in the mix for Edwards the entire cycle, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Georgia and Oklahoma were also contenders.
West Bloomfield begins practice as high school football season resumes amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: West Bloomfield begins practice as high school football season resumes amid COVID-19 pandemicWEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is constantly changing, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has permitted high school sports to resume practicing outside. Monday was the first day of football practice at West Bloomfield High School, and there are a lot of changes from last year. The West Bloomfield Lakers are physically back on the field, but practice is far from usual. Bellamy said the school is following guidelines set by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.