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Michigan football’s CFP chances rise despite scare against Northwestern

Michigan football’s CFP chances rise despite scare against Northwestern

Michigan almost blew any chance it had of making the College Football Playoff this past Saturday against Northwestern in Wrigley Field. The Wolverines held a 21-9 lead, but late turnovers, including two interceptions by Bryce Underwood, allowed the 'Cats to take a lead.

Sherrone Moore News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 16
Sherrone Moore fired up by fan support at Wrigley field

Sherrone Moore fired up by fan support at Wrigley field

The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines survived a turnover-filled game and overcame sloppy play to defeat the Northwestern Wildcats by a score of 24-22 on Saturday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 16
Grandson of legendary Michigan coach Lloyd Carr flips to Wolverines in 2026 class

Grandson of legendary Michigan coach Lloyd Carr flips to Wolverines in 2026 class

Michigan added a new name to its 2026 recruiting class on Sunday -- a familiar one. The Wolverines flipped Miami (OH) commit Tommy Carr to the Maize and Blue.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 16
Stock up and stock down from Michigan's last-second win over Northwestern

Stock up and stock down from Michigan's last-second win over Northwestern

Michigan was able to sneak out of Wrigley Field with a last-second field goal to beat Northwestern 24 to 22. They overcame a whopping 5 offensive turnovers in the game in what was a very sloppy performance from Michigan overall.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 16
Position by position report card from Michigan's last-second win over Northwestern

Position by position report card from Michigan's last-second win over Northwestern

Michigan was able to pull out a nail biter against Northwestern by a score of 24 to 22. Dominic Zvada was only 1/3 on field goal attempts in the game but he did hit the game winner on the last play of the game.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 16
What the national media is saying after Michigan’s scare vs. Northwestern

What the national media is saying after Michigan’s scare vs. Northwestern

Survive and advance. That was the theme from Michigan's 24-22 win over Northwestern. The Wolverines needed a 31-yard field goal from Dominic Zvada with time expiring to move the Wolverines to 8-2 on the season.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 16
PFF grades, snap counts following Michigan's two-point win over Northwestern

PFF grades, snap counts following Michigan's two-point win over Northwestern

The Michigan Wolverines needed a 31-yard kick to win the game on Saturday against Northwestern. But it shouldn't have been like that. Michigan had a comfortable 21-9 lead, but turnovers at terrible times allowed the 'Cats to get back into the game and take the lead.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / November 15
Michigan Wolverines Breathe Sign Of Relief After Hearing Star Running Back’s Injury Status

Michigan Wolverines Breathe Sign Of Relief After Hearing Star Running Back’s Injury Status

Michigan Wolverines football fans held their breath during Saturday’s narrow 24-22 victory over Northwestern when star running back Jordan Marshall exited the game in the fourth quarter with an apparent shoulder injury.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 15
Michigan Football’s resilience shines through again in victory over Northwestern

Michigan Football’s resilience shines through again in victory over Northwestern

On Saturday afternoon, the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines picked up their fourth consecutive win. However, it wasn’t always pretty and took a last-second 31-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada to win the game, 24-22 in Chicago.

Sherrone Moore News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 15
Sherrone Moore addresses Michigan’s turnover woes in narrow win vs. Northwestern

Sherrone Moore addresses Michigan’s turnover woes in narrow win vs. Northwestern

If you didn't watch Michigan vs. Northwestern and looked at the box score, here's what you would have found. Total yards: Michigan 496 - 245 Passing yards:

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 15
Michigan Wolverines get exactly what they need from one offensive playmaker in crucial Big Ten win over Northwestern

Michigan Wolverines get exactly what they need from one offensive playmaker in crucial Big Ten win over Northwestern

The Michigan Wolverines are now 8-2 after yet another crucial Big Ten win on Saturday over Northwestern. They cut it close (winning 24-22), turning the ball over far too much (five on the day), but Bryce Underwood and company inevitably sealed the win with time expiring on a game-winning field goal.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 15
Michigan playmaker delivers in the clutch in nailbiter victory, but late injury sparks concern on season outlook

Michigan playmaker delivers in the clutch in nailbiter victory, but late injury sparks concern on season outlook

In another poor showing, the Michigan Wolverines almost coughed up their College Football Playoff hopes in a clunker 24-22 victory over Northwestern. It

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 15
The good and the bad from Michigan football's 24-22 win over Northwestern

The good and the bad from Michigan football's 24-22 win over Northwestern

No. 18 Michigan football (8-2) escaped Chicago on Saturday with a 24-22 win against Northwestern (5-5) despite turning the ball over five times at Wrigley Field.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 15
Handing out game balls from Michigan's last-second win over Northwestern

Handing out game balls from Michigan's last-second win over Northwestern

Michigan escaped with a narrow win against Northwestern at Wrigley Field by a score of 24 to 22 on a last-second field goal by Dominic Zvada. It was not a pretty game by any means for the Wolverines as they turned the ball over 5 times, but still managed to come out with a win thanks in large part to a great game by the defense.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 15
Preview: Michigan football vs. Northwestern in historic Wrigley Field

Preview: Michigan football vs. Northwestern in historic Wrigley Field

The Michigan Wolverines are back in action on Saturday after getting their second bye week of the season last week. Michigan heads to historic Wrigley Field, where it will take on Northwestern in a battle for the coveted George Jewett Trophy.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 15
Turnover-prone No. 6 Michigan rallies for narrow victory over TCU

Turnover-prone No. 6 Michigan rallies for narrow victory over TCU

Yaxel Lendeborg posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, Trey McKenney made several clutch plays down the stretch and No. 6 Michigan rallied for a 67-63 victory over TCU on Friday night in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Total Apex Sports / November 12
Michigan Wolverines Quietly Continue To Climb College Football Playoff Rankings

Michigan Wolverines Quietly Continue To Climb College Football Playoff Rankings

While much of the national conversation has focused on other contenders, the Michigan Wolverines have been quietly making a move up the College Football Playoff rankings.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / November 11
Sherrone Moore, Michigan flip another promising recruit

Sherrone Moore, Michigan flip another promising recruit to add to already-impressive class

The Michigan Wolverines have been flipping more than a spatula as of late on the 2026 recruiting trail.

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
Michigan Wolverines News / Last Word On Sports / November 11
How Week 11 Shaped Michigan’s Postseason Path

How Week 11 Shaped Michigan’s Postseason Path

College football Week 11 did not include the Michigan Wolverines in action, but the Wolverines’ Playoff Picture still shifted significantly based on national results.

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