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de Laura leads Arizona to road upset over No. 9 UCLA 34-28
Read full article: de Laura leads Arizona to road upset over No. 9 UCLA 34-28Jayden de Laura accounted for three touchdowns and had his fifth 300-yard passing game of the season as Arizona upset ninth-ranked UCLA 34-28 Saturday night, snapping an eight-game road losing streak against ranked teams.
Haener's TD pass lifts Fresno State to 40-37 upset of UCLA
Read full article: Haener's TD pass lifts Fresno State to 40-37 upset of UCLAJake Haener threw for 455 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown pass to Jalen Cropper with 14 seconds remaining, and Fresno State upset No. 13 UCLA 40-37 at the Rose Bowl.
1 high-profile Michigan football transfer already excelling with new team -- 2 others are not
Read full article: 1 high-profile Michigan football transfer already excelling with new team -- 2 others are notMore than a dozen players transferred out of the Michigan football program this offseason, but three in particular stood out as high-profile losses.
Michigan expected to be good, not great, again with Harbaugh
Read full article: Michigan expected to be good, not great, again with HarbaughANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan has been good, not great, under coach Jim Harbaugh. Michigan defensive end Kwity Paye said the team is under the radar and has taken a lot of punches from people. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has said more than once that he wants Harbaugh to lead the Wolverines until he chooses to retire from coaching. Heading into his sixth season, though, Harbaugh has just two years left on a deal that pays him about $7 million per season. The Wolverines host rival Michigan State and its new coach, Mel Tucker, in their second game.
Top 10 candidates for Michigan footballโs 2020 team MVP
Read full article: Top 10 candidates for Michigan footballโs 2020 team MVPAs a potential first-round draft pick, Mayfield certainly belongs in Michiganโs MVP conversation, even though he wonโt stuff any stat sheets as an O-lineman. Even if he doesnโt ultimately win team MVP, Mayfield could end up being the most important player. LB Cam McGroneCameron McGrone #44 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a fourth quarter sack against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Michigan Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. DE Kwity PayeKwity Paye #19 of the Michigan Wolverines tries to sack Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Then they would both be candidates for team MVP.
With familiar face, freshman joining top duo, Michigan football could use 4 running backs in 2020
Read full article: With familiar face, freshman joining top duo, Michigan football could use 4 running backs in 2020ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan football had a crowded running back room last season, and this year doesnโt figure to be any different as a familiar face and a talented freshman join Hassan Haskins and Zach Charbonnet. Four different players received more than 40 carries for Michigan last season: the aforementioned duo of Haskins and Charbonnet, along with Tru Wilson and Christian Turner. Michiganโs running back depth didnโt take a hit, though. Early last season, Charbonnet was the clear leader, as evidenced by his 33 carries in the double overtime win over Army. If there are any additional reps to go around behind Charbonnet, Haskins and Evans, Corum is the favorite to take them.
Michigan football vs. Maryland: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Michigan football vs. Maryland: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score15 Michigan looks to build on its biggest win of the season when it visits Maryland on Saturday in Big Ten play. The Wolverines rolled up 303 rushing yards en route to an emphatic 45-14 win over then-No. Michigan has held four of its last five opponents to fewer than 65 rushing yards. Maryland extended its turnover streak to 20 straight games, which is the longest in the nation. PREDICTION: Michigan 35, Maryland 13
Kickoff return launches No. 14 Michigan past Maryland 38-7
Read full article: Kickoff return launches No. 14 Michigan past Maryland 38-7(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)COLLEGE PARK, MD In a Big Ten matchup between Michigan and Maryland, Giles Jackson and Javon Leake each returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. 14 Michigan, the Wolverines cruised to a 38-7 victory Saturday. Give some of the credit to the Michigan defense, which limited Maryland to 233 yards and not a single point. Michael Barrett took a short snap and ran for 14 yards, Patterson followed with a 51-yard completion to Nico Collins and Charbonnet capped the drive with an 8-yard TD run. UP NEXTMichigan: The Wolverines have an open week, followed by a home matchup with rival Michigan State on Nov. 16.
No. 14 Michigan rolls past Maryland 38-7 in Big Ten
Read full article: No. 14 Michigan rolls past Maryland 38-7 in Big TenGiles Jackson returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown to get things started for No. 14 Michigan, which used two first-half scoring runs by freshman Zach Charbonnet to pull away from Maryland in a 38-7 victory on Saturday. Wearing throwback uniforms from a far brighter era of Maryland football, the Terrapins absorbed an old-fashioned beatdown on homecoming. That led to a three-and-out and a short punt. UP NEXTMichigan: The Wolverines have an open week, followed by a home matchup with rival Michigan State on Nov. 16.
Michigan football dominates Notre Dame, but what does it mean for this season?
Read full article: Michigan football dominates Notre Dame, but what does it mean for this season?Zach Charbonnet #24 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a first half touchdown with teammates while playing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 8 Notre Dame. Michigan State is always a difficult game for Michigan, especially in Ann Arbor. Zach Charbonnet #24 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first half touchdown past Jalen Elliott #21 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Either way, Michigan will have bragging rights over Notre Dame for at least the next 14 years.
No. 19 Michigan routs No. 18 Notre Dame 45-14 in rain
Read full article: No. 19 Michigan routs No. 18 Notre Dame 45-14 in rainJafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is tackled during a first half run by Brad Hawkins #20 and Ambry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in driving rain Saturday night. Notre Dame took advantage of a questionable call on pass interference to set up Ian Book's 7-yard TD pass to Cole Kmet to pull within 10 points late in the third quarter. POLL IMPLICATIONSMichigan will make a jump in the poll and Notre Dame will probably plummet. RIVALRY RENEWEDOn the same day the schools completed their two-game deal, they announced Michigan will host Notre Dame in 2033 and the Irish will play the Wolverines at home in 2034.
Michigan football vs. Penn State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Michigan football vs. Penn State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score7 Penn State will try to feed off an electric home environment to earn another when it hosts No. LINE: Penn State -9The much-anticipated contest comes on the heels of Penn State's 17-12 win at then-No. Penn State enters the week ranked second among FBS teams in scoring defense (8.2), fourth in total defense (259.7 yards per game) and tied for second in sacks (27). Wolverines junior WR Nico Collins (269 yards, two TDs) missed last week's game with an undisclosed injury but could return Saturday. PREDICTION: Penn State 23, Michigan 16More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
No. 19 Michigan leans on defense to beat No. 14 Iowa 10-3
Read full article: No. 19 Michigan leans on defense to beat No. 14 Iowa 10-3Zach Charbonnet #24 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown past Jack Koerner #28 and Michael Ojemudia #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes. 19 Michigan an early double-digit lead and its defense did the rest against No. 14 Iowa, forcing four turnovers and tallying eight sacks in a 10-3 win Saturday. Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent fumbled on his team's first snap, giving up the ball at the Hawkeyes 18. Michigan, though, had to settle for a field goal after gaining just 6 yards.
Michigan football looks for first signature win against undefeated Iowa
Read full article: Michigan football looks for first signature win against undefeated IowaAmbry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a third quarter fourth down stop with Josh Metellus #14 while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)There's very little belief in Michigan right now, and the only way to change that is to pick up a signature win. Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a first quarter catch next to Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In the two games since, Charbonnet has just seven carries for 28 yards.
Badgered! U-M routed at Wisconsin
Read full article: Badgered! U-M routed at WisconsinJosh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 14 Wisconsin. "We're excited to get going with Big Ten play and face a well-coached and talented Michigan team," Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst told reporters. Wisconsin has won five consecutive home meetings with Michigan. PREDICTION: Michigan 28, Wisconsin 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Michigan football vs. Wisconsin: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Michigan football vs. Wisconsin: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreJosh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. - Tenth-ranked Michigan looks to record its first win in Madison in 18 years when it visits No. LINE: Wisconsin -3.5"We're just looking to go out there and make a statement it's as simple as that," Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson told reporters. "We're excited to get going with Big Ten play and face a well-coached and talented Michigan team," Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst told reporters. PREDICTION: Michigan 28, Wisconsin 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Michigan football appears to have new star running back in true freshman Zach Charbonnet
Read full article: Michigan football appears to have new star running back in true freshman Zach Charbonnet(Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - It's been a long time since Michigan football had a true star at running back. But in terms of a workhorse running back as well-rounded as Zach Charbonnet, it's been more than a decade. The true freshman was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after his 33-carry, 100-yard, three-touchdown performance that helped rescue Michigan from an upset against Army. Elijah Riley #23 of the Army Black Knights tackles Zach Charbonnet #24 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Once he adds that to his arsenal, he could be the most well-rounded Michigan running back since the Lloyd Carr era.
How Ronnie Bell came up clutch time after time for Michigan football vs. Army
Read full article: How Ronnie Bell came up clutch time after time for Michigan football vs. ArmyRonnie Bell #8 of the Michigan Wolverines is tackled by Cole Christiansen #54, Cedrick Cunningham #22 and Cam Jones #20 of the Army Black Knights during the second half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bell led Michigan with seven catches for 81 yards in what was otherwise a struggle offensively. Zach Charbonnet #24 of the Michigan Wolverines is tackled by Jacob Covington #57 of the Army Black Knights, right, during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On the next play, Bell caught a 12-yard pass to get Michigan inside the 30-yard line. Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines shouts for an official during the first half of a game against the Army Black Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
No. 7 Michigan survives scare, beats Army 24-21 in 2 OT
Read full article: No. 7 Michigan survives scare, beats Army 24-21 in 2 OTZach Charbonnet #24 of the Michigan Wolverines is tackled by Jacob Covington #57 of the Army Black Knights, right, during the first half at Michigan Stadium. 7 Michigan forced and recovered a fumble to hold on for a 24-21 double-overtime win over Army on Saturday. It marked the second straight year the U.S. Military Academy nearly beat a top 10 team for the first time in more than a half-century. The Black Knights pushed No. Michigan running back Ben VanSumeren lost a fumble and the Black Knights took advantage, going ahead on Hopkins' 1-yard TD run.
Michigan football looks to avoid major upset vs. Army
Read full article: Michigan football looks to avoid major upset vs. Army(AP Photo/Tony Ding)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Michigan football team is looking to head into the bye week undefeated this weekend as it hosts an upset-minded Army team in Ann Arbor. Any lingering upset hopes rest on the shoulders of the triple-option offense, which will target the weakness of Michigan's defense: the interior defensive line. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) runs past Middle Tennessee linebacker Chris Melton (32) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. The Wolverines will get an early bye week after the Army game to prepare for the start of conference play.
3 young players stand out in first true game action for Michigan football
Read full article: 3 young players stand out in first true game action for Michigan footballMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Jim Harbaugh knew he would need contributions from young players this season after the Michigan football program lost nine players to the NFL. In the opener against Middle Tennessee State, that's exactly what happened. 3 cornerback spot behind Lavert Hill and Ambry Thomas, and he was tested right away against Middle Tennessee State's spread offense. If Gray continues to improve, Michigan will have a strong top-three cornerbacks and plenty of talent for the future.
No. 7 Michigan beats Middle Tennessee 40-21
Read full article: No. 7 Michigan beats Middle Tennessee 40-217 Michigan went on to beat Middle Tennessee 40-21 Saturday night. Michigan made it 40-14 with Dylan McCaffrey's 6-yard run late in the third quarter and Ben Van Sumeren's 1-yard run with 6:37 left. Patterson was 17 of 29 for 203 yards with TD passes to Tarik Black, Nico Collins and Sean McKeon. McCaffrey completed both of his passes for 17 yards and ran for 42 yards along with a score. UP NEXTMiddle Tennessee: Hosts Tennessee State.
Michigan football roster: Jersey numbers revealed for 25 scholarship freshmen
Read full article: Michigan football roster: Jersey numbers revealed for 25 scholarship freshmenHead Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The University of Michigan updated its online football roster Monday, revealing numbers for 25 true freshmen who were members of the 2019 recruiting class that ranked No. Here are the jersey numbers for the 25 scholarship players, according to the team's official website:3. RB Zach Charbonnet30. OL Zach Carpenter58.
Michigan football: 5 position battles that will most impact this season
Read full article: Michigan football: 5 position battles that will most impact this season(Joe Robbins/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan football season will kick off six weeks from Saturday, but the Wolverines still have plenty to figure out before that point. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Cam McGrone redshirted last season but was one of the top linebackers in the 2018 recruiting class. Michigan has two good options at right tackle with redshirt sophomore Andrew Stueber battling redshirt freshman Jalen Mayfield. Nordin has a huge leg and converted 19 of 24 field goals as a redshirt freshman, so he has shown he can be a successful college kicker. Michigan Wolverines place kicker Jake Moody (2) kicks an extra point during a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Michigan Wolverines (4) on November 17, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.