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Michigan Football Announces Starting LBs — What It Means for Wolverines' Defense

Kyle Whittingham might not release a depth chart, but that doesn't mean we won't learn who is starting on Saturday night for the Wolverines. It was first revealed by Whittingham himself that Channing Goodwin earned the WR3 job over both Jaime Ffrench and Salesi Moa.

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No, It's Likely Not Who You Thought Would Play 'Rhino' for Michigan Football in 2026

Jason Beck comes to Michigan as its new offensive coordinator with the vision of spreading things out, while leaning on the rushing attack. In both 2024 and 2025, Beck had the No.

Roddy Gayle News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 1

Roddy Gayle Jr. Suddenly Becomes Michigan Basketball's Biggest Hope

Michigan received the worst possible news on Tuesday. Star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. is set to miss the entire 2026-27 season with an ACL injury suffered in the Wolverines' final exhibition game overseas.

College Basketball News / UM Hoops / September 1

Brandon McCoy Jr. to miss 2026-27 season with knee injury

Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with a knee injury, the school announced today. McCoy left Thursday’s exhibition game against Mega Superbet in the first minute of the game after slipping in transition.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 1

Michigan Basketball Freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. Suffers ACL Injury

Brandon McCoy Jr. started all three games for Michigan basketball in its foreign tour exhibition. But in the third and final game, McCoy Jr. slipped on the court and went down.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 1

2 Michigan Football Veterans Receive Positive Report Ahead of Western Michigan

Michigan enters the 2026 football season with only one major injury. Freshman offensive lineman Ace Hamilton suffered a season-ending injury in fall camp, and aside from minor setbacks, the Wolverines are going to enter Week 1 unscathed.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 1

Michigan Football's WR3 Battle Takes Major Turn Ahead of Week 1

After 28 dropped passes a season ago, Michigan made it a priority to shore up its pass-catchers for the new season. The Wolverines opted to bring in Jaime Ffrench from Texas, along with JJ Buchanan from Utah.

Roddy Gayle News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 1

Roddy Gayle Jr. Takes Action to Play for Michigan Basketball in 2026-27

The path to Roddy Gayle Jr. suiting up for Michigan basketball this season is clear. He has filed his own lawsuit in the state of New York against the NCAA for another year of college basketball eligibility.

Tommy Carr News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 31

Michigan Football Naming Tommy Carr QB2 Says A Lot About The Offense in 2026

Kyle Whittingham doesn't believe in releasing depth charts and it's not something he is going to do entering the 2026 season. However, he didn't hesitate to name Tommy Carr Michigan's No.

Bryce Underwood News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 31

Michigan Football Roundtable: Wolverines' 2026 Record, MVP, Will Bryce Underwood Improve?

We've finally made it: It's game week. The Michigan Wolverines are set to take the field this weekend for a primetime game against Western Michigan. It will mark Kyle Whittingham's first game as the Wolverines' head coach and there is excitement in the air.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 30

Which Michigan Football Position is Going to 'Make the Offense go' in 2026

Kyle Whittingham brought over Jason Beck to run his offense after a successful season at Utah this past year. Under Beck, in each of the last two seasons, his offense has had the No.

Michigan Wolverines News / The Spun / August 30

Ted Cruz Shows Embarrassing Lack Of College Football Knowledge

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz attempted to put Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed on blast this week, but in the process, he just exposed himself for his lack of college football knowledge.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 30

One Michigan Defensive Position is Deeper Than Anticipated Entering 2026

Kyle Whittingham has noted that he believes Michigan's biggest strength on the defensive side of the football is its defensive line. That might've come

Bryce Underwood News / EssentiallySports / August 29

Pressure Mounts on Bryce Underwood in ESPN Analyst’s Surprise Michigan Verdict

On paper, Michigan has plenty working in its favor heading into 2026. A powerful backfield, a steadier receiving corps, an attacking offensive front, and eight home games.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 29

Projecting Final Michigan Football Offensive Two-Deep Ahead of Game Week

Fall camp has concluded for Michigan football and the Wolverines are going to take the field next Saturday for their opening game against Western Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 29

3 Risers, 3 Fallers From Michigan Football's Fall Camp Entering Game Week

Fall camp has come to a close in Ann Arbor and in one week, Michigan will take the field for its opening game. The Wolverines are looking to get back into the College Football Playoff under Kyle Whittingham, who embarks on a new journey.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 28

Michigan Football Down to 3 Players for 2 Starting Spots Along O-Line — Who Starts?

There are a few position battles coming down to the wire ahead of next Saturday's game against Western Michigan. Dominic Nichols has begun to emerge as the starting edge rusher alongside John Henry Daley, who has been called the best pass rusher on the team.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / August 25

Michigan football won't like analyst's latest ranking

The Michigan Wolverines kick off their season on Sept. 5 against the Western Michigan Broncos, and it can't come soon enough.

Big Ten makes rule change to keep NFL players out of college football

Big Ten programs facing major penalties if they violate new rule on NFL prohibition

Ryan Day has a lot to be happy about with analyst's Ohio State ranking

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll Commits To Michigan

The University of Michigan continues to add notable commitments. The Wolverines hockey program announced that they’ve received a commitment from forward Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll, a prospect eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft.

Michigan Wolverines News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Dima Zhilkin Commits To University Of Michigan

The University of Michigan Wolverines are adding another top prospect to the program. According to Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, and later confirmed by Jeff Marek of The Sheet, the Wolverines have received a commitment from forward Dima Zhilkin.

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / August 21

Michigan loses promising freshman OL to season-ending injury

When Michigan takes the field this season, they won't have one of their promising young stars on the roster.

Utah suing Freddie Whittingham over departure to Michigan

Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football

Three college football coaches who could contend for NFL jobs in 2027

Four preseason unranked teams that could make College Football Playoff

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / August 11

Bryce Underwood has surprising description of Kyle Whittingham

Bryce Underwood has surprising description of new Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham

New Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham is experienced. There's no doubt about it.

Michigan playing with fire with nonchalant approach to Ohio State rivalry

Bryce Underwood has surprising take on Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

Kyle Whittingham faces immediate pressure to return Michigan to the Big Ten elite

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / August 11

Kyle Whittingham faces immediate pressure to return Michigan to the Big Ten elite

Kyle Whittingham has yet to coach his first game at Michigan, but patience will not be included in his welcome package.

Why Ohio State has more to lose than any other team in college football

Three most overrated college football teams in preseason coaches' poll

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

Weekly Syllabus: PCSA misses summer cut-off, possible CFP expansion and more

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / August 6

Michigan freshman setting himself up for playing time early on with Wolverines

It's tough to be a true freshman in college football, especially in this era where players are being granted extra eligibility and staying well into their mid-20s. That makes Savion Hiter even more special.

An annual Notre Dame-Texas game would be great for college football

Steve Sarkisian, Texas get massive eligibility win

Lane Kiffin sets realistic expectations for LSU 5-star freshman DL Lamar Brown

The 'College football color teams' quiz