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Monday, July 27, 2026
3 positions of need remaining for Michigan Football’s 2027 recruiting class

The Michigan Wolverines have a solid 2027 recruiting class assembled up to this point in the year. Depending on where you look, Kyle Whittingham and company have a borderline Top 10 overall class,...

USA Today reveals preseason All-Big Ten Team for 2026 college football season

USA Today revealed its preseason All-Big Ten Team ahead of the 2026 college football season. Polling all of the writers, the votes revealed the best overall squad of players in the conference....

Recruiting Roundup: Fast-rising QB recruit to visit Michigan this fall

Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top...

Rising RB Caiden Bellard 'definitely' plans on visiting Michigan

Caiden Bellard holds an impressive offer list, and Michigan is one of the schools showing him a ton of love right now.

Where Michigan football stands in 2026 preseason Big Ten media poll

Michigan Wolverines football was picked as the No. 5 team in the Big Ten in Cleveland.com's annual preseason media poll, after finishing tied fourth in the conference last year.

Minnesota EDGE Anthony Smith named preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year

Minnesota defensive lineman Anthony Smith has been named the preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year by Cleveland.com. Should he win the award at year’s end, he would be the first Golden...

Newsstand: Big Ten Media Days kicks off this week in Chicago

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College football rankings: Preseason Big Ten Poll released by Cleveland.com

With the 2026 season just weeks away from kicking off, the Big Ten football Preseason Poll has been officially released by cleveland.com . The conference does not release an official Preseason...

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where the top safeties in the 2027 class are committed

There’s a wealth of talent at the safety position in the 2027 recruiting cycle. As of July 26, there are 38 blue-chip safeties, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking , a weighted average that...

Majority of Michigan fans in favor of Warde Manuel remaining AD until end of year

Earlier this week, we asked fans if Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel should step down now or at the end of the year. The results give a slight edge to Manuel staying through the end of the...

Paul Finebaum slams Michigan fans: 'They're not worth the time'

Paul Finebaum took a vicious shot at Michigan fans during SEC Media Days. In fact, he called out Michigan itself for cheating and being self centered. “Michigan fans, they’re not worth the time,”...

Michigan football: Top 5 position groups heading into camp per insiders

Michigan has plenty of talent on this year's team to win a lot of games. Here are the top position groups coming out of spring per those closest to it ... and No. 1 will surprise you.

Former Michigan Hockey player Jack Johnson joins Ohio State women’s staff

Avert your eyes, Michigan Hockey fans — program legend Jack Johnson was recently hired to be the associate head coach of the Ohio State women’s hockey program, the team’s social media account...

Checking in on the Big Ten’s Flex Protect XVIII scheduling model

For whatever reason, I have always been fascinated with the administrative side of college athletics. No, not NIL budgeting and HR policies, but things like the Big Ten’s television contracts...

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Report: Michigan's Warde Manuel to receive $7 million payout after stepping down as athletic director

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a significant financial package after stepping down from his position later this year. According to Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich ,...

The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 6

We had our first Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year winner earlier in this list, as Aday Mara came in at No. 10. Now, we reach the first Big Ten Player of the Year in our offseason series...

Report: 2028 five-star recruit visiting Michigan Basketball in September

Mike Boynton and the Michigan Wolverines are already working hard on the recruiting trail, attempting to set the program up for success in the long run. Boynton’s early efforts are already paying...

Newsstand: Michigan DE John Henry Daley believes Wolverines can 'accomplish everything this year'

Tweets Of The Day Michigan senior defensive end John Henry Daley has great confidence in not only head coach Kyle Whittingham but the team in 2026. John Henry Daley tells @On3 that Michigan has a...

Friday, July 24, 2026
Fans think this Michigan Football player will lead the team in sacks

As we patiently wait for the first game of the season, we’re still asking you for thoughts on which players will lead the team in certain statistical categories this fall. We wrapped up the...

If Mike Boynton succeeds at Michigan, this will be a big reason why

Michigan basketball coach Mike Boynton has head coaching experience, but not the kind of success you'd expect of the "next Michigan coach." He understands he has to prove himself ... more...

DE Lugard Edokpayi’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026

The edge room got a whole lot better with the addition of John Henry Daley, a potential All-American pass rusher who came to Ann Arbor from Utah with head coach Kyle Whittingham. Effectively...

Three Michigan basketball nuggets: Mike Boynton Jr. had no problem with U-M swinging for other coaches, is ready for pressure situation

Michigan Wolverines basketball head coach Mike Boynton Jr. joined Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman on the 'Field of 68' this week. Here are three pieces of analysis on the conversation.

Inside the contenders for blue-chip linebacker Brayden Bonik

Inside the contenders in the mix for 2028 four-star linebacker Brayden Bonik

Friday Discussion: Should college football be played on natural grass?

The FIFA World Cup wrapped up last weekend with Spain taking the crown on natural grass at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Per FIFA regulations, World Cup games are required to be played on natural...

Michigan Basketball vs Duke matchup canceled

One of the most anticipated non-conference college basketball games for the 2026-27 season is no longer happening. As first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, the previously scheduled matchup...

Michigan basketball practice standouts, Underwood progress, more — INSIDE THE FORT

Michigan basketball is practicing, and there's a lot to like about this year's team. Observers comment on specific players. Plus, Michigan football nuggets and roster construction, more.

7-2 center Dylan Betts, a top-10 prospect in 2028, schedules 4 unofficial visits

No. 9 overall prospect Dylan Betts schedules his first wave of unofficial visits.

2026 Recruiting: Malakai Lee

2026 Recruiting: Malakai Lee July 24th, 2026 at 10:09 AM Seth July 24th, 2026 at 10:09 AM [Intstagram] Previously: 2025's profiles. State of the Industry. Transfers: QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, QB...

Column: U-M AD Warde Manuel’s biggest failures are moral, not sporting

Sports fans are deeply irrational creatures.  There’s nothing logical about attaching such a fundamental part of your identity to a bunch of people you’ve never met who only share in common a...

Michigan football opponent preview, early score prediction: Michigan State

Previewing Michigan State and making an early final score prediction for the Nov. 7 game at The Big House.

Recruiting Roundup: Elite LB eyeing Michigan Football game day visit

Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top...

Mike Boynton reveals how he found out Dusty May was leaving Michigan

Michigan head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton has been making the rounds on podcasts this week, sharing how he became Michigan’s next leader of the program and his expectations for his new...

Newsstand: Michigan shows off all-maize cleats

Tweets Of The Day Michigan football has shown fans the Jordan 11 All-Maize cleats that could make a debut this coming season. 🟡 All Maize Jordan 11 Cleats 🟡 pic.twitter.com/wUrJHJ835G — Michigan...

3 potential candidates to replace Michigan AD Warde Manuel

Michigan’s athletic department (almost) officially has a vacancy at the top, with Warde Manuel set to leave the university at the end of the year. The athletic director position at Michigan should...

John Henry Daley on Michigan transfer, Achilles recovery and Kyle Whittingham reunion: 'We can accomplish everything this year'

John Henry Daley was not looking for reasons to leave Utah . Playing in his home state, he had already transferred from BYU to Utah once before. Recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon in his...

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Michigan Football 2026 position group breakdown: Wide receivers

A lot has looked off the mark for Michigan football the last two years, but one spot that’s been a unique source of frustration is the wide receiver room. The Wolverines have strived for...

Mike Boynton Jr. reveals he found out about Dusty May's departure for the Mavericks through a Shams Charania notification

It has certainly been a whirlwind of an offseason for now-Michigan head coach Mike Boynton Jr., who has taken over the program following Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks. In a...

2026 Recruiting: Marky Walbridge

2026 Recruiting: Marky Walbridge July 23rd, 2026 at 2:33 PM Seth July 23rd, 2026 at 2:33 PM [Patrick Barron] Previously: 2025's profiles. State of the Industry. Transfers: QB Brayden...

Michigan Football Coaching Spotlight: Koy Detmer Jr.

Many were shocked to find out that Bryce Underwood didn’t have a designated quarterback coach in his freshman season. Now entering his second season with the Wolverines, Underwood will have both...

Podcast: Key Michigan basketball updates, Bryce Underwood ranked No. 31 QB nationally and why Wolverines could thrive right away under Kyle Whittingham

On this episode of The Wolverine Podcast, Clayton Sayfie and Chris Balas discuss Mike Boynton Jr.'s staff coming together, and how he's done in the opening month of his brief tenure, plus other...

Michigan Football 2026 opponent preview: Iowa

The Michigan Wolverines will begin conference play this season with their 65th all-time meeting with the Iowa Hawkeyes, a series the Wolverines lead, 45-15-4. Michigan has won five of its last six...

Michigan football opponent preview, early score prediction: Rutgers

A version of this Michigan football opponent preview ran in The Wolverine‘s 2026 football preview magazine, which can be ordered at TheWolverineOnDemand.com. Here’s a look at the Rutgers Scarlet...

WTKA Roundtable 7/23/2026: No More FAQing Around

WTKA Roundtable 7/23/2026: No More FAQing Around July 23rd, 2026 at 11:40 AM Seth July 23rd, 2026 at 11:40 AM Things Discussed:Craig asks AI if any of us should be athletic director.Brian on...

Michigan Football’s interior OL battle to take shape during fall camp

For all the attention surrounding Bryce Underwood this offseason, one of the most important storylines on Michigan’s roster may actually be taking place right in front of him. The Wolverines enter...

National powers turning up the heat for 2028 Top 100 LB Andre Alexander

Andre Alexander ‘s recruitment has exploded over the past several months. The four-star linebacker from IMG Academy has seen his offer total jump from 16 in January to 35 entering the fall, making...

Forty memories from 40 Michigan basketball games on national championship run

Memories from Michigan Wolverines basketball's national championship run — what we'll never forget from all 40 games.

3 non-negotiable traits Michigan’s next Athletic Director must have

The job description of a college athletic director is as long as it’s ever been. While Warde Manuel’s pending departure from the University of Michigan feels warranted, there’s no denying he had...

Newsstand: Jersey number switch for Michigan wide receiver?

Tweets Of The Day Michigan sophomore wide receiver JJ Buchanan has switched from No. 13 to No. 6, according to a post on his Instagram story. Buchahan, a Utah transfer, wore No. 81 as a freshman...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables: Michigan has 'championship staff' and 'tremendous roster'

One of the biggest games of the college football season will be week two in Ann Arbor. Michigan vs. Oklahoma, noon ET on FOX. Here's what Brent Venables said about taking on the Wolverines and his...

Michigan football: Questions we won’t get sufficiently answered at Big Ten Media Day

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham will be in Chicago next week to answer our questions ... and some of yours we bring with us. Here are some of the predictable ones, and how they'll be answered.

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