Obi Ezeh, a former football player at Catholic Central and the University of Michigan, has died at the age of 36.

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Penn State has reportedly fired its offensive coordinator the day after losing to Michigan football again.

The 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 State has issued an apology after a photo of Hitler was shown on the Spartan Stadium big screen during a pregame trivia segment.

Both of the high-profile players who transferred from Michigan football to Iowa this offseason are now out for the year due to injury.

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Michigan State’s football game against Penn State at the end of the 2023 regular season will be played at Ford Field the day after Thanksgiving.

U-M in Ann Arbor has been ranked the "cultiest" school in the nation.

At least four more Michigan State football players facing misdemeanor charges for a skirmish inside the Michigan Stadium tunnel will likely have their cases dismissed in exchange for community service and other conditions, lawyers said Friday.

Michigan is ranked No. 5 in the first poll that actually matters this season: the College Football Playoff rankings.

The full Michigan football schedule for the 2023 season was released Wednesday by the Big Ten.

Jim Harbaugh shared his side of the Michigan football vs. Penn State tunnel dust-up from last week, saying James Franklin looked like the “ringleader” of the ploy and that he doesn’t have time for “that kind of whining.”

Lightning 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.

For the first half of the college football season, the only thing anybody wanted to say about Michigan was that it had an easy schedule. But after a thorough and convincing beatdown of No. 10 Penn State, the Wolverines should start getting some of the respect they deserve.

Avoid these roads around Michigan Stadium on Saturday.

Michigan football will face its toughest test outside Columbus this weekend when Penn State comes to Ann Arbor for a battle of top-10, undefeated teams.

Seth Lundy hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:37 remaining and finished with 17 points as Penn State beat No. 19 Michigan State 62-58.

Payton Thorne threw two touchdown passes and ran for another to lead No. 12 Michigan State to a 30-27 victory over Penn State.

Michigan State lost all hope for a College Football Playoff berth and a Big Ten championship during a non-competitive outing against Ohio State on Saturday.

No. 6 Michigan stayed put in the rankings after its 21-17 win at Penn State last week.

Michigan football made a statement with its victory at Penn State this weekend, and now it’s time to start talking about the Big Ten title race.

Michigan football overcame a late blown lead against Penn State on Saturday in Happy Valley, bouncing back to earn a massive victory and keep its Big Ten title hopes alive.

The Michigan Wolverines won the game 62-58. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball’s postponed game at Penn State has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 27), the Big Ten announced. Michigan and Penn State were supposed to meet in Happy Valley on Jan. 9, but the game was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Nittany Lions’ program. Instead, they will play at Penn State on Wednesday night and then host Indiana the following Saturday (Jan. 30) in Ann Arbor. In their first meeting this season, Michigan survived a scare from Penn State, winning 62-58 after trailing in the final minutes at the Crisler Center.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball’s game against Penn State on Saturday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Penn State program. Penn State men’s basketball has paused all team-related activities due to positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel. Due to the pause, the Nittany Lions’ home games against Michigan (Jan. 9) and Rutgers (Jan. 12) have been postponed. https://t.co/x9vHy0jo4x — Penn State Men’s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) January 6, 2021“The institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options,” Penn State said in a release. In the first meeting against Penn State this season, Michigan survived, 62-58, after trailing in the final minutes at the Crisler Center.

Franz Wagner #21 of the Michigan Wolverines takes a second half shot against the Toledo Rockets at Crisler Arena on December 09, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball is the last undefeated team in the Big Ten this season, but where do the Wolverines truly rank in what’s become a loaded conference? Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the second half against the UCF Knights at Crisler Arena on December 06, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Illinois and Michigan State have both knocked off Duke and experienced elite competition. We might not know much about this Michigan team right now.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines reacts in the second half while playing the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium on November 28, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football has canceled its final game of the 2020 season against Iowa due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns within the program. The announcement comes two days after the Big Ten matched up the Wolverines and Hawkeyes as part of its “Champions Week” slate. LAST WEEK: Michigan cancels rivalry football game vs. Ohio State due to rising COVID-19 casesIt’s the third straight week Michigan has had to cancel due to the virus. Both the Maryland and Ohio State games were also canceled.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)EAST LANSING, Mich. - It was another ugly offensive performance and another loss for Michigan State on Saturday. 6 Penn State, 28-7. "Yeah, we can get better," Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters. PREDICTION: Penn State 24, Michigan State 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Hassan Haskins #25 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball for a first down during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 19, 2019 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by BrettDETROIT - Fans attending two huge college football games Saturday can expect heavy rain showers. The Penn State Nittany Lions are playing against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in Lansing. Read: Penn State football vs. Michigan State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreThen this evening, the Michigan Wolverines will face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Read more: Michigan football vs. Notre Dame: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreToday's weather forecast updates are below:Local 4 meteorologist Andrew Humphrey also shared live updates on Facebook today.

Hassan Haskins #25 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball for a first down during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 19, 2019 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by BrettDETROIT - Fans attending two huge college football games Saturday can expect heavy rain showers. The Penn State Nittany Lions are playing against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in Lansing. Then this evening, the Michigan Wolverines will face off against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 7:30 p.m. More than 150,000 people are expected to be at the game. Today's weather forecast updates are below:Local 4 meteorologist Andrew Humphrey also shared live updates on Facebook today.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. 6 Penn State will try to remain unbeaten Saturday afternoon when it visits a Michigan State team that hasn't tasted victory in nearly a month. LINE: Penn State -6.5"Yeah, we can get better," Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters. Michigan State has won five of the last six meetings. PREDICTION: Penn State 24, Michigan State 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT Fans attending two huge college football games Saturday can expect heavy rain showers. The Penn State Nittany Lions are playing against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in Lansing. Read: Penn State football vs. Michigan State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreThen this evening, the Michigan Wolverines will face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Read more: Michigan football vs. Notre Dame: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreToday's weather forecast updates are below:Local 4 meteorologist Andrew Humphrey also shared live updates on Facebook today. You can watch his latest Facebook live chat on what the weather will be like at both games right here.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines discusses a previous play with a line judge during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 19, 2019 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn StateANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh shot down the latest round of unfounded rumors that he is planning to leave for the NFL, calling them "total crap" in a letter to recruits, according to 247 Sports. Here's what the letter said, according to 247's Sam Webb:Jim Harbaugh refutes rumors of interest in the NFL: "I don't even have an agent or representative." He was extremely successful with the San Francisco 49ers before arriving at Michigan, leading them to a Super Bowl appearance. Despite previous assurances that he's not going anywhere, Harbaugh will likely have to continue shooting down these rumors for as long as he coaches the Wolverines.

Penn State sprinted out to a 21-0 lead, making the game look a lot like the Wisconsin blowout from earlier in the year. Michigan outplayed Penn State for the majority of the game. Michigan never fumbled against Penn State, turning the ball over just once on the intercepted screen pass. He had another massive game against Penn State, making six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack. HealthMichigan entered the Penn State game with its fewest injuries of the season and seemingly left without any major issues.

Penn State defeats MichiganANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan football might be a classic case of "too little, too late" this season. Recent Michigan teams -- heck, even this Michigan team -- have shown a tendency to crumble at the first sign of adversity. After stemming the tide with a touchdown late in the second quarter, Michigan controlled the entire second half. Michigan outgained Penn State by 134 yards and held the ball for nearly 38 minutes. Theoretically, would it still be a good season if Michigan beat Notre Dame, Michigan State and a loaded Ohio State team to finish the year 10-2?

Matt Myers #10 of the Buffalo Bulls looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 07, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. They did a lot of things that were very hard on us pickup-wise," Stanley told reporters after the game while perhaps overlooking what he might face against Penn State. While Penn State has pressured opposing quarterbacks all year, the Hawkeyes have just seven teams sacks - the second-fewest total in the 14-team league. Penn State leads FBS teams in tackles for loss per game (10.4). PREDICTION: Penn State 20, Iowa 14More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Matt Myers #10 of the Buffalo Bulls looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 07, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. - Penn State opened Big Ten play in extremely impressive fashion and it has one more favorable matchup before running a gauntlet of tough opponents. LINE: Penn State -27.5After an uneven but unbeaten non-conference slate, Penn State invaded Maryland for a Friday night affair in front of a fired-up crowd and dominated the Terrapins en route to a 59-0 victory. The teams have not met since 2016, when Penn State topped Purdue for the eighth straight time with a 62-24 win. PREDICTION: Penn State 45, Purdue 14More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Matt Myers #10 of the Buffalo Bulls looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 07, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 14, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. LINE: Penn State -6.5A primetime visit to Maryland, where most classes are being cancelled Friday and fans will be arriving for a "blackout" at Capital One Field, could test James Franklin's crew. Penn State has taken four straight meetings, including wins in the last two years by a combined 104-6. Penn State is 5-for-5 on field goals - including two more than 50 yards - while the Terrapins have missed their only try. PREDICTION: Penn State 28, Maryland 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Jalin Moore #25 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrates after rushing for a 16 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.

Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers hands off to Qadree Ollison #30 of the Pittsburgh Panthers against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 8, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. - the third straight game dating to last season the offense has been held under 275 yards. Ohio scored on all seven of its drives with Rourke under center and went a perfect 5-for-5 in red zone opportunities. Rourke has been responsible for 80 touchdowns in his Ohio career, needing three more to break the record set by Tyler Tettleton from 2009-13. PREDICTION: Ohio 28, Pittsburgh 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

However, a stern test right of the gate awaits in the opener Saturday when Virginia visits defending division champ Pittsburgh. LINE: Virginia -2.5"We've still got to go out there in our first game and play, and we've got to go every game after that and just keep playing," Perkins told the media. Prior to divisions, Virginia was the media's choice to win the league title in 1990 - finishing tied for second. The Cavaliers finish 12th in FBS in team passing efficiency defense (107.63), 16th in passing yards allowed per game (183) and 20th in total yards (330.5). PREDICTION: Virginia 24, Pittsburgh 16More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Jalin Moore #25 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrates after rushing for a 16 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.