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Grading Each Michigan Offensive Position Group Through Five Games

Michigan is now over 1/3 of the way through the regular season and sits at 3-2. They struggled mightily against Western Michigan in the season opener and needed a hail mary to even win that game.

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Michigan Football Bowl Projections After Dropping Second Consecutive Game

It was another disappointing week for Michigan football fans, as the Wolverines fell to Minnesota 20-14 on the road. With the loss, Michigan drops to 0-2 in Big Ten play, more than likely already eliminating itself from conference championship aspirations.

Jake Butt News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 5

Former Michigan All-American TE Jake Butt Has Blunt Take on Wolverines — He's Right

Jake Butt was one of Michigan's best tight ends to ever play for the Wolverines, if not the best. The Ohio product came to Ann Arbor and enjoyed a great four-year career.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 5

Michigan Wolverines Red Zone Report: Better Execution Could be the Key to Saving the Season

The 3-1 Michigan Wolverines traveled to take on the 3-1 Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday and left town with a stunning 20-14 loss. It felt like Michigan just couldn't get out of its own way the entire game, and five weeks into the season, it's well past time they figure it out.

Kyle Whittingham News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Former Michigan Coach Sends Strong Message to His Former Team as Kyle Whittingham Makes Painful Career Confession

From a 3-0 start to a sudden 0-2 collapse in Big Ten play, Michigan’s season has unraveled in just a few days. While former coach Biff Poggi is publicly backing the team, head coach Kyle Whittingham is openly admitting he is out of answers for two straight heartbreaking losses.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 4

Bryce Underwood, Kyle Whittingham Get Low Marks in Michigan Football's Weekly Report Card

The grades are in, and with a historic loss, they are not pretty. Michigan had not lost to Minnesota in Minneapolis since 1977. They had won 18 of the last 20 games against the Gophers in general.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 4

Michigan Football Enters Bye Week Searching for Answers and 'Weeding Out' Players

Michigan dropped its second game of the season on Saturday. The Wolverines fell to Minnesota for the first time in Minneapolis since 1977, dropping the game 20-14.

Kyle Whittingham News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham experiment has gone so wrong that the Wolverines face an unthinkable decision after one season

The Michigan Wolverines hired Kyle Whittingham to deliver immediate results, and quarterback Bryce Underwood was supposed to be the engine behind them.

Chase Herbstreit News / The Spun / October 4

Kirk Herbstreit's 'College GameDay' Picks Are Troubling For Michigan

ESPN’s “College GameDay” Saturday morning picks don’t always mean that much – they’re predictions, after all – but the Michigan game picks from Kirk Herbstreit might mean a bit more than fans realize.

Bryce Underwood News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 4

Wolverine Thoughts: Michigan Can Bench Bryce Underwood — That Won't Fix Stubborn Woes

Second-year quarterback Bryce Underwood had his second-worst outing of the season in Michigan's 20-14 loss to Minnesota. Underwood threw two interceptions, could have had more in the game, and passed for 101 yards.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / October 3

Kyle Whittingham admits biggest challenge of career after Michigan loss

It's been an eventful season for Kyle Whittingham and his Michigan Wolverines in 2026... and not exactly in a good way, either.

Whittingham, Michigan have a lot to figure out after loss to Minnesota

Bryce Underwood running out of real estate at Michigan

Underwood gets absolutely lit up by a Minnesota defender

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan have a lot to figure out after loss to Minnesota

"Breakdown" may be too strong a word to use to describe the University of Michigan's football season so far, but it also may be appropriate for a program used to always being on top.

Minnesota rallies late to top Michigan, lift Little Brown Jug

Bryce Underwood running out of real estate at Michigan

Bryce Underwood gets absolutely lit up by a Minnesota defender

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3

Bryce Underwood running out of real estate at Michigan

It might be over for Bryce Underwood at Michigan.

Minnesota rallies late to top Michigan, lift Little Brown Jug

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 3

4 Immediate Takeaways From Michigan Football's Disjointed Loss to Minnesota

After a last-second loss to Iowa, Michigan was expected to regroup as it hit the road for the first time this season. But the same issues that have plagued the Wolverines all season traveled to Minnesota.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 3

8 Michigan Football Players OUT vs. Minnesota — More Good News Than Bad

After a tough loss to Iowa last weekend, Michigan looks to rebound this weekend against Minnesota. It will be the first road game of the season for the Wolverines and we are going to learn a lot more about this team.

Kyle Whittingham News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Michigan Coach Accepts Blame After Kyle Whittingham Issues Blunt Statement on Iowa Loss

Despite being 3-1, Michigan hasn’t had a desirable start to the 2026 campaign. The Western Michigan win is still in question, and any momentum the Wolverines gained from beating Oklahoma was erased by the loss to Iowa.

Ronnie Bell News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Former Michigan Wolverines Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

For Michigan fans who watched Ronnie Bell grind through five seasons in maize and blue, Monday’s news from Las Vegas was familiar. The Raiders released the former Wolverines wide receiver from their practice squad, a corresponding move after signing former Chicago Bears draft pick Tyler Scott, the Raiders announced.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

Clock doesn't lie: Iowa stuns Michigan with walk-off touchdown on bonus play

An absolutely stunning ending.

Indiana's winning streak reaches 20 games, but it should serve as wakeup call

John Mateer coughs up the most embarrassing turnover of the season

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

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Hassan Haskins News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Former Michigan All-American Receives Major NFL News

Former Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins is back on the NFL circuit. On Friday, the Cleveland Browns worked out the 26-year-old free agent along with several other veterans, via the NFL transaction wire.

Michigan Wolverines News / Inside The Rink / September 24

Three Michigan Wolverines Named Preseason All-Big Ten First-Team Selections

The Michigan Wolverines will begin their season next weekend. The Michigan Wolverines were picked to finish first in the first Big Ten coaches’ poll. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster They also had three players selected to the preseason All-Big Ten first team and one named to the second team.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 18

College Football Playoff makes its position clear on Michigan, Western Michigan result

The College Football Playoff gave its answer on Thursday, about the finish between Western Michigan and Michigan.

FBS Oversight Committee can't overturn WMU-Michigan result, even after improper protocols

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield owns up to friendly wager with Todd Bowles after Oklahoma's loss to Michigan

No. 19 Michigan out to avoid drama against UTEP

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 16

FBS Oversight Committee can't overturn WMU-Michigan result, even after improper protocols

The FBS oversight committee issued a statement on Wednesday evening announcing that it would not be able to overturn the Week 1 result between Michigan and Western Michigan, even though improper replay protocols were used to give the Wolverines one extra second to complete their game-winning Hail Mary pass.

NCAA issues verdict on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish

Michigan gets signature win with Oklahoma upset, but big Bryce Underwood questions remain

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