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Top Heavy Cornerback Group Gives Michigan Football Reason for Optimism on Defense

The Michigan Wolverines are sorting through their roster as fall camp continues to progress. The Wolverines have a few decisions to make under new defensive coordinator Jay Hill.

Bryce Underwood News / EssentiallySports / August 10

Michigan Rival Coach Takes Brutal Shot at $3M Bryce Underwood: 'Just Because You Pay Somebody…'

College football can be a brutal business, and right now, Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood is finding that out the hard way. Entering his sophomore year under massive scrutiny, the young star is learning that a huge price tag brings zero room for error in Big Ten football.

Kyle Whittingham News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 10

4 Interesting Things Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham Said: O-Line Battles, Health of Team

Kyle Whittingham took the podium on Monday for his second press conference of fall camp. Michigan is now one week in and the Wolverines are starting to see some progression from different areas on the team.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 10

How JJ Buchanan and Michigan's 'Explosive' Offense Will Help Andrew Marsh in 2026

Despite wide receivers struggling to catch the football last season, it took Sherrone Moore four games before inserting freshman Andrew Marsh into the starting lineup in 2025.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 8

4 Games on Michigan Football's 2026 Schedule That Will Determine Wolverines' Fate

After missing the College Football Playoff in each of the last two seasons, Michigan is looking to get back into the mix this season. Ironically, the Wolverines made the playoff in 2021-2023 in the four-team format, but have yet to reach the expanded playoff.

College Football News / EasySportz / August 7

Michigan’s Running Back Room Could Be One of the Best in College Football

Michigan has built its identity around a physical running game for years, and the 2026 season looks no different. The Wolverines enter the year with a talented mix of proven production, elite recruiting, and solid depth that gives them one of the strongest running back rooms in the country.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 7

Former 5-Star 'In the Mix' to Start for Michigan Football After Day 2 of Fall Camp

With fall camp underway at Michigan, Jim Harding and the Wolverines are focused on finding their top five offensive linemen for the season. Harding has used two different lineups in two days and will continue to shuffle things around until players separate themselves.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 7

Michigan Football Waits for Top 5 O-Linemen to Separate — Position Switches Underway?

Michigan wrapped up Day 2 of fall camp on Thursday and one of the bigger focal points, aside from quarterback Bryce Underwood, on the offensive side of the football is along the offensive line.

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.

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Steve Sarkisian, Texas get massive eligibility win

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

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 6

One Michigan Football Freshman Getting 'A Lot of Buzz' Entering 2026

Michigan signed one of the top 2026 recruiting classes in the country, with three five-star prospects headlining the class. There will be several first-year players who make an impact for the Wolverines this season, but one prospect in particular has generated a lot of buzz.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 6

Michigan Coordinators Jason Beck, Jay Hill Scout Each Other Ahead of 2026: 'Complex and Creative'

Back on Oct. 18 of last season, the Utah Utes traveled to BYU for a Big 12 contest. It would be the only game Jason Beck and Jay Hill played against one another and the Cougars would take down the Utes, 24-21, to remain undefeated.

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / August 4

Analyst names 6 Michigan players who could get a bigger NIL paycheck

With transfer portals and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), college football is entering a new era. At Michigan, that holds true for these six players,

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / July 30

Kyle Whittingham and Michigan have a blueprint for QB Bryce Underwood

It's up to Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham and offensive coordinator Jason Beck to figure out how to unlock Bryce Underwood's potential and release him onto the rest of the Big Ten.

Kyle Whittingham is taking a very different approach to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Indiana's Curt Cignetti torches the SEC in brutal comments

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Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Biff Poggi lands new job after Michigan stint

Biff Poggi just keeps on finding new jobs in college football, although this time he is moving to television. Poggi is set to join the Big Ten Network as an analyst for a series of shows, including B1G Countdown to Kickoff.

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / July 28

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham has a bold idea to save college football

Kyle Whittingham has yet to coach a real snap as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, but he's got plenty of experience under his belt.

Matt Campbell compares Rocco Becht and Brock Purdy: 'Both have special trait'

Ohio State star's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank with jersey patch sponsorship

Two Big Ten coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / July 26

Michigan's Manuel to receive $7 million buyout after resignation

Michigan AD Warde Manuel reportedly set to receive $7 million buyout after resignation

Manuel served as Michigan’s athletic director since January 2016.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel set to step down, which will end scandal-ridden tenure

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Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 26

'Trash bin': Fans horrified over Michigan’s new big house turf

As the turf-versus-grass debate continues to divide the football world, Michigan’s iconic ‘The Big House’ unveiled its brand-new green turf. But instead of applause, the makeover sparked an immediate wave of criticism from fans.

Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Michigan athletic director makes decision on his future

The Michigan Wolverines are in the hunt for a new athletic director after Warde Manuel resigned following an internal investigation. The Wolverines released a summary of their internal investigation into the athletic program on Monday.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / July 20

Michigan AD Warde Manuel set to step down, which will end scandal-ridden tenure

On Monday, the Big Ten powerhouse confirmed Manuel is set to step down from his role "at the end of the calendar year."

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood gets warning ahead of 2026 season

Ohio State's Ryan Day cautioned after team was 'beaten up' in 2025

Missouri HC shares update on Ahmad Hardy's status after gunshot wound

SEC commissioner didn't shy away from rumors of break with NCAA

Josh Heupel trying to fire up Tennessee for Lane Kiffin's invasion

Five impactful SEC newcomers to watch

Bryce Underwood News / Yardbarker / July 19

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood gets warning ahead of 2026 season

The Michigan Wolverines don't give in easily. This is a championship-caliber football program, and they've made changes to come back strong after the drama with former head coach Sherrone Moore.

Transfer to Louisville pays off for former Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz

SMU's Rhett Lashlee trying to follow the Curt Cignetti approach to a title

Miami's Darian Mensah perfectly explains NIL and transfer portal era: 'Business is business'

Analyst explains why 2026 is so important for Dabo Swinney and Clemson

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / July 14