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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Vikings GM defends JJ McCarthy: 'He was drafted in the first round for a reason'

Rumors swirled around JJ McCarthy when it came time for the Minnesota Vikings to cut the roster down to 53 players. McCarthy did not win the starting quarterback job, as Kyler Murray steps into...

Michigan position groups to watch, Week 1: Trenches take center stage vs. Western Michigan

Michigan Wolverines football opens its 2026 season on Saturday night against Western Michigan, giving us our long-awaited look at Kyle Whittingham's program up against a team wearing different colors.

Reading between the lines: Michigan's most improved defenders, a transfer portal steal, deepest position group, 'deafening' crowd

Michigan Wolverines football defensive coordinator Jay Hill met with the media Wednesday afternoon ahead of his team's season-opener against Western Michigan Saturday in Ann Arbor. Here are his...

Brooke Quarles Daniels, South Carolina, and the 5-year ruling

Michigan women’s basketball guard Brooke Quarles Daniels had an excellent journey in her four years of college basketball. The 5-foot-7 guard from Macomb, Mich. played two years at Oakland,...

Michigan to host nation's No. 1 cornerback recruit

Michigan will host the top-ranked class of 2028 cornerback in the country for a game day visit very soon. Here's the latest visit scoop.

Preview 2026: Cornerback

Preview 2026: Cornerback September 2nd, 2026 at 4:38 PM Seth September 2nd, 2026 at 4:38 PM [Patrick Barron] Previously: Last year. Podcast 18.0A, 18.0B, 18.0C. The Story. Quarterback. Running...

Michigan Football ‘checked all the boxes’ for the family of RB commit Lundon Hampton

Tenacious. Hungry. Tough. Physical. Lundon Hampton’s older brother, Basil Jr., was asked how to best describe the Michigan running back commit, responding with those four words. They’re the...

Report: Roddy Gayle Jr. awarded TRO, granting eligibility to practice and compete until hearing

Roddy Gayle Jr. has been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA that will allow him to practice and compete ahead of a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled later this month,...

Michigan O.C. Jason Beck reveals key Underwood, OL Updates - our thoughts in News and Views

Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck has a lot of tools in the box ... he's ready to unleash them on Western Michigan. Our thoughts on his comments today, including improvement across the board.

Michigan Recruiting Intel: Where do the Wolverines really stand with key targets?

Some of Michigan's top priority recruiting targets dropped top schools lists recently. Here's a look at where the Wolverines really stand.

Michigan to pay $1.2 million settlement in case involving ex-football staffer LaTroy Lewis

The University of Michigan has reached a $1.2 million settlement with a woman who accused a former Wolverines football staffer of sexual assault. According to Austin Meek of The Athletic , who...

Michigan Football’s starting linebackers for season opener are revealed

Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator Jay Hill told the media on Wednesday afternoon that linebackers Troy Bowles, Nathaniel Staehling and Chase Taylor are expected to start the 2026 season...

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood made 'nice jump' in fall camp, finally gets to show off his improvement this weekend

Michigan Wolverines football sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood is ready to showcase his improved skill set on the national stage Saturday night, when his team opens the season against Western...

Jay Hill on Michigan's defense: 6 linebackers will play, 3 edges take the majority of reps

ANN ARBOR – Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator Jay Hill spoke to the media Wednesday ahead of Saturday's season opener against Western Michigan, sharing some of the standout players heading...

Jay Hill’s Michigan defense drawing 2023 championship comps — can it live up?

Michigan's defensive scheme is very similar to the 2023 U-M defense ... how close can it be to "as good?"

Michigan will rotate at guard (perhaps for multiple games), and LT Blake Frazier is going to be 'putting people in the ground'

Michigan Wolverines football is planning to play eight offensive linemen in Saturday’s season-opener against Western Michigan, including extra bodies in jumbo packages. The most intriguing spot is...

Western Michigan might not be a pushover, but that does not lower the stakes for Michigan

One of the best — and worst — parts of the college football offseason is all of the speculation it entails. Power rankings, hot takes, and daydreaming help us get through the nearly nine months we...

Spotrac ranks college football programs by most NFL players currently active

The start of the NFL season is just around the corner. Teams have made their final roster cuts to get down to 53 men per squad, leaving a clear picture of which colleges now have the most NFL...

Michigan ready for real results

Whittingham wanted his shot on the biggest stage college football has to offer. He’s got it. And he’ll be putting the ball in the hands of a quarterback with all the talent any coach could desire.

Michigan Football’s ceiling hinges on an improved offensive line

The Michigan Wolverines have high expectations for the 2026 season, but a few things need to happen in order for this team to reach its ceiling and fulfill its potential — and a lot of that hinges...

Preview 2026: Safety

Preview 2026: Safety September 2nd, 2026 at 11:51 AM Seth September 2nd, 2026 at 11:51 AM [Patrick Barron] Previously: Last year. Podcast 18.0A, 18.0B, 18.0C. The Story. Quarterback. Running Back....

Michigan football podcast: The Balas and Skene Show - previewing the 2026 season, more

Chris Balas and Doug Skene preview the 2026 Michigan football season, more.

College Football Playoff: USA Today names six contenders on fraud alert for 2026

The 2026 college football season is about to get fully underway, and expectations are already high for several teams with College Football Playoff aspirations. However, history suggests that not...

CBS Sports reveals quarterback power rankings ahead of 2026 college football season

Ahead of the 2026 season, CBS Sports has produced quarterback power rankings to take a look at how the top signal callers in the country stack up to each other. It’s a very comprehensive list,...

Joel Klatt predicts Big Ten will win fourth straight College Football Playoff national championship

Given the way the Big Ten Conference has horded over the College Football Playoff national championship the past several seasons, it’s hard to argue which league reigns over the sport. And FOX...

5 takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s European Tour

The Michigan men’s basketball team is back from its international tour, with the program taking its triennial trip overseas to face professional competition. These summer showcases are a great...

Jonah Lea'ea followed Kyle Whittingham to Michigan and feels right at home

ANN ARBOR – Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Jonah Lea'ea is in a unique spot heading into his first season in Ann Arbor. Despite being one of the "new guys," this season is a continuation for...

What we learned chatting with Michigan players pre-Western Michigan: The 'board of standards,' new offense, more

Michigan Wolverines football senior running back Bryson Kuzdzal and senior tight end Jalen Hoffman met with the media after practice Tuesday evening ahead of the team's game against Western...

Former Michigan TE Jake Butt predicts Wolverines will have one of college football's top rushing attacks

Michigan enters the 2026 college football season flying under the radar a little. Much of that can be attributed to the natural uncertainty surrounding a Wolverines program approaching Year 1...

Michigan makes 4-star WR Mylan Griggs feel like a priority

Four-star wide receiver Mylan Griggs, a priority in-state target for Michigan, shared an update on his recruitment.

Final predictions for Michigan Football’s depth chart on defense and special teams

The long wait is almost over, as Michigan takes the field in its season opener this Saturday against Western Michigan. It’s been an optimism-filled offseason for the program under new head coach...

Could Michigan Football soon cancel its game at Texas next season?

A reported scheduling adjustment has raised a significant question about Michigan Football’s 2027 schedule, and it could have major implications for one of the most anticipated non-conference...

Newsstand: Michigan introduces new tradition, the 'Wolverine Walk'

Tweets Of The Day A new tradition has been born for Michigan football — ‘The Wolverine Walk.’ Information below: Introducing Wolverine Walk Come and greet the team as they arrive to the Big House...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
'I don't know, he's just really good': Excitement building for Michigan RB Savion Hiter's debut

Michigan Wolverines football running back Savion Hiter doesn’t look like a normal freshman. The 5-foot-11, 212-pound Louisa, Va., native has been described by head coach Kyle Whittingham as “all...

Michigan OL Brady Norton details right guard battle, 'Rhino' candidates ahead of opener

The Michigan Wolverines have spent the better part of the last 8 months trying to answer questions about themselves. Some of them are not possible until the games get played. The coaches may have...

Michigan Recruiting Intel: Closing in on a new commitment?

Michigan is trending for a intriguing prospect, and the Wolverines will host a couple of blue-chip prospects for Saturday's season opener.

Brandon McCoy is out — what his torn ACL means for Michigan basketball’s season

Michigan lost Brandon McCoy for the year, but the Wolverines still have plenty of talent. Thoughts on life without the superstar frosh ...

Preview 2026: Offensive Tackle

Preview 2026: Offensive Tackle September 1st, 2026 at 5:31 PM Brian September 1st, 2026 at 5:31 PM [Patrick Barron] Previously: Podcast 18.0A, 18.0B, 18.0C. The Story. Quarterback. Running Back....

Michigan travel takes: Kamden Lopati's ceiling, building a pipeline in Utah

Michigan has a chance to build an impressive pipeline in Utah, and quarterback Kamden Lopati is a big part of that.

Out of the Blue: Michigan 2026 rapid fire, bold predictions, CFP picks, Heisman favorites & more

On this week’s Out of the Blue podcast, the boys kick off with a rapid-fire Michigan and college football preview, naming their breakout players, surprise teams, under-the-radar quarterbacks,...

Preview 2026: Interior Offensive Line

Preview 2026: Interior Offensive Line September 1st, 2026 at 3:31 PM Brian September 1st, 2026 at 3:31 PM [Bryan Fuller] Previously: Podcast 18.0A, 18.0B, 18.0C. The Story. Quarterback. Running...

Kyle Whittingham refutes report that he pressured players to play through injuries at Utah

Michigan kicks off its 2026 football season this week under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. However, Whittingham has been in the headlines for a different reason lately, with The Salt Lake...

Michigan football temperature check: How we feel at each position group ahead of the opener

The Michigan Wolverines start the 2026 season on Saturday against Western Michigan (7:36 p.m., NBC) after a long offseason of overhauls and improvements in several key areas of Kyle Whittingham's...

Defensive Big Board 1.0: Michigan Football recruiting targets in 2028 class

Michigan Football is gearing up for a loaded prospect visitor list scheduled throughout the regular season this fall, as the program also starts its run to finish with a top-ranked recruiting...

Michigan Recruiting Report: Updates on Kamden Lopati, Major Stokes, flip concerns

The Wolverine recorded another episode of our Michigan Recruiting Report, breaking down a recent trip to Utah and much more.

Michigan Basketball freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. out for season due to ACL injury

News this time of year in the college basketball universe is almost never good, and this is no different. Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will be out for the entire 2026-27 season after...

Michigan guard Brandon McCoy Jr. out for season with ACL injury

Michigan Wolverines basketball freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with an ACL injury on his right knee, the program announced Tuesday. Twenty seconds into an exhibition...

Kyle Whittingham refutes report he pressured medical staff to let players play through injuries at Utah

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham refuted a recent report from The Salt Lake Tribune that he influenced the medical staff to have players play through injuries while at Utah . Former players...

Brandon McCoy Jr. injury update: Michigan freshman to miss season with torn ACL

Michigan freshman guard Brandon McCoy Jr. was injured against Mega SuperBet on Thursday. TheWolverine’s Clayton Sayfie reported McCoy was helped off the court during the game and was favoring his...

Preview 2026: Tight End

Preview 2026: Tight End September 1st, 2026 at 12:31 PM Brian September 1st, 2026 at 12:31 PM [Barron] Previously: Podcast 18.0A, 18.0B, 18.0C. The Story. Quarterback. Running Back. Wide...

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