Undefeated Oregon got top billing in the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new, 12-team playoff.

Michigan head football Coach Sherrone Moore is now officially under contract, the university announced Wednesday.

Virginia’s governor has signed a law that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through name, image and likeness endorsement deals.

Dusty May was succinct when outlining his goals as Michigan coach during his introductory news conference.

Michigan has fired coach Juwan Howard after five seasons, parting ways with the former Fab Five star whose return to his alma mater included a Big Ten title and advancing in two NCAA Tournaments before closing with two straight disappointing seasons.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee next season.

The University of Michigan football team abruptly fired its linebackers coach one day after the school settled with the Big Ten over its suspension of head coach Jim Harbaugh.

A judge did not rule on the University of Michigan’s temporary restraining order on Saturday, which means the Wolverines will be without Jim Harbaugh against Penn State due to his suspension in the sign-stealing case.

No. 2 Michigan played without coach Jim Harbaugh, beating No. 9 Penn State after a judge didn't issue a ruling Saturday on the school’s attempt to temporarily lift the Big Ten Conference's penalty against the Wolverines for a sign-stealing scheme.

The University of Michigan’s 10-page response to the Big Ten about potential punishment in the sign-stealing case has been leaked on social media.

Michigan has signed women’s basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico -- the winningest coach in program history -- to a contract extension that will keep her in Ann Arbor until at least 2028.

If Jim Harbaugh is open to being Michigan’s head football coach well into the future, the athletic department needs to do what it takes to make that official.

Brandon Naurato was promoted from interim to full-time head coach of Michigan’s hockey team Friday.

The University of Michigan Athletic Department has renamed its softball stadium after legendary longtime coach Carol Hutchins.

Erin Virtue has been appointed the new head volleyball coach at U-M.

University of Michigan President Santa Ono said Jim Harbaugh will remain the head coach of the Michigan football team.

The investigation is looking into alleged violations of recruitment practices by the program.

Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Mazi Smith has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for unauthorized possession of a gun in a Washtenaw County court Thursday.

The fallout from the scuffle could be costly as the family of cornerback Gemon Green told ESPN that they plan on taking legal action against all parties involved.

Michigan State has suspended four football players after two Michigan players were attacked in the tunnel following this weekend’s rivalry game.

Michigan State players appeared to attack at least one Michigan player in the Michigan Stadium tunnel on Saturday night after Michigan beat Michigan State at the Big House.

Michigan State players roughed up Michigan defensive back Ja’Den McBurrows in the Michigan Stadium tunnel following their game Saturday night.

The terms were laid out in Jan. this year but only now have 98% of those with a claim against the University of Michigan signed off on the $490 million settlement slated for 1,000 victims of Dr. Robert Anderson.

The University of Michigan is parting with head hockey coach Mel Pearson following an investigation into the program’s culture under his watch.

Phil Martelli pumped his left fist in the air, celebrating a win Michigan needed after Juwan Howard’s swipe.

University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has been named a new member of the College Football Playoff selection committee.

Jim Harbaugh shook up his coaching staff after his contract at Michigan was reworked last winter.

The “Michigan Softball Academy” sponsored by the University of Michigan Wolverines softball team is transitioning to a virtual format for the second straight year.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – All athletic programs at the University of Michigan will be put on a 14-day pause starting Sunday, a school official confirmed Saturday night. Read: New COVID strain prompts 2-week pause of Michigan Athletics activitiesThe decision was made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Team members -- student athletes, coaches and team staff -- are asked to immediately isolate or quarantine until further notice. MDHHS sent University of Michigan officials a memo explaining our recommendations, but has not issued any orders for the university to take any actions. Due to possible exposure to the virus in the community, MDHHS has also recommended increased testing in Washtenaw County to the Washtenaw County Health Department.

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh paces the sideline during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Orlando, Fla. Michigan has decided to stick with Harbaugh. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan has decided to stick with coach Jim Harbaugh, finalizing a new, five-year deal on Friday. Harbaugh is now under contract at Michigan through the 2025 season with his new deal. And when Wisconsin beat the Wolverines 49-11 in 2020, Harbaugh fell to 0-11 in games his team was not favored to win. That left Harbaugh in a bit of a lurch going into the uncertain season with just two years left on his contract.

Michigan Wolverines Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh watches the replay during the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State 40-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Jim Harbaugh has officially signed a contract extension to remain Michigan’s head football coach through the 2025 season. Michigan went just 2-4, including losses to Michigan State and then-winless Penn State at home. He was fired last month and has since joined former Michigan offensive coordinator and new Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch’s staff.

The school said it brought the capacity in line with what’s being allowed for Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals games. 17 Ohio State women’s basketball team canceled Saturday’s game against Iowa because of a spike in positive COVID-19 tests in the Buckeyes program. The Beach didn’t open its season until Dec. 4 and six of its seven games scheduled this month are road games. This will be the third straight game canceled. USC postponed its Pac-12 opener at home against Stanford over the weekend when it first reported the positive COVID-19 test.

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Michigan canceled its annual rivalry game at Ohio State on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the Wolverines football program. “Our players, they want to play,” Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said. “The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is one of the most important rivalries in all of sports,” the Big Ten said in a statement. He also said if Ohio State does not play for the conference championship, it would be “great” to play the rivalry game against Michigan on Dec. 19. Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis said the team works all year with the goal of beating Michigan.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel slammed analyst Kirk Herbstreit for suggesting the Michigan football team shut down over fear of losing to Ohio State, rather than a legitimate COVID-19 outbreak. “I still think Michigan waves the white flag, and potentially avoids playing Ohio State next week,” Herbstreit said. Ohio State has already had two games canceled this season, so presumably, missing the Michigan game would knock the Buckeyes from contention. Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the fourth quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 31, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (2020 Getty Images)Not to mention, dozens of other programs -- including Ohio State, just three days prior to these comments!

Manuel spoke hours after Michigan's game against Maryland this weekend was canceled because of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Wolverines' program. Ohio State had to cancel its game last week at Illinois because of a spike in COVID-19 cases in its program. Matchups against Ohio State and Michigan State were wiped out last month after the Terrapins had 23 positive tests for COVID-19, including coach Michael Locksley. ___AP College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo contributed. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football has canceled this weekend’s game against Maryland due to COVID-19 concerns within the Wolverines’ program. Saturday’s game against Maryland will not be rescheduled, U of M announced. It was the final home game of the season for the Wolverines. Last week, Ohio State was forced to cancel its game against Illinois due to positive tests. A trip to Ohio State is scheduled for next week, and then the schedule includes one final game against a team from the Big Ten West.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Here are the five major takeaways from the University of Michigans football ticket policy for the 2020 season. Nobodys status as a season ticket holder will change going forward, though. If you have season tickets, your location will be the same in 2021, as long as you dont make any changes. Only current season ticket holders and students will have access to those tickets. Anyone who already paid for their season tickets can request a refund, push that payment back toward the 2021 season tickets or donate it to the athletic department.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigan announced Wednesday that there will be no football season tickets or sales to the general public if there is a season this fall. The Michigan athletic department sent an email to football season ticket holders saying if there is a 2020 season, capacity at Michigan Stadium will be reduced or games will be played without fans due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There will be no football season tickets, the email reads. Tickets will only be offered to current season ticket holders and students. Season ticket holders who already paid for their tickets can request a refund, push that payment back toward the 2021 season tickets or donate it to the athletic department.

Lawyer Parker Stinar opened the press conference saying that his law firm represents more than a dozen athletes and non-athletes who suffered abuse from Anderson over several decades. "It was really difficult.”Stinar read excerpts from Deluca’s letter to Manuel, which detailed unnecessary exams by Dr. Anderson when he was a 19-year-old wrestler in the 1970s. “Something is wrong with Dr. Anderson," he wrote. It is time for the University of Michigan to accept responsibility for decades of sexual abuse and ignoring victims’ cries. It is time for the University of Michigan to be held accountable.”Stinar said that a meeting is scheduled with the University of Michigan’s general council.

Local 4 has obtained the police report regarding the Zavier Simpson crash last month in Ann Arbor.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan announced the hiring of new athletic director Warde Manuel Friday morning. Manuel takes over for interim AD Jim Hackett, who brought in football coach Jim Harbaugh, extended the contract of basketball coach John Beilein and initiated a contract with Nike during his short tenure. Manuel is expected to begin his duties as Michigan AD in March. How well do you know Michigan's new athletic director ? MOBILE APP USERS: Tap here to take the quiz.