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Michigan DC Jay Hill Believes at Least 4 True Freshmen Can Help Wolverines' Defense in 2026

Wednesday marked Day 1 of Michigan's fall camp. The Wolverines hit the ground running and following practice, new coordinators Jay Hill and Jason Beck took to the podium to answer questions.

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Michigan OL Andrew Sprague on Outland Trophy Watch List — Is a Position Switch Coming?

Fall camp has kicked off in Ann Arbor and Michigan football is on the horizon. With camp starting, one of the bigger talking points is Kyle Whittingham finding his best five offensive linemen.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 5

Michigan Football 2026 Roster: Freshmen Notes, Players Leave Team, Other Tidbits

Fall camp is here. The Michigan Wolverines will take the field on Wednesday for the first practice of the fall and the football season is right around the corner.

Bryce Underwood News / QBFanCentral / August 5

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood earns serious praise in latest update

Michigan Wolverines star Bryce Underwood might not have been the most impressive quarterback last season. Still, an analyst has placed him among one of the potentially great players on his “elusive” list in his latest reporting for college football.

Kyle Whittingham News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 4

Biggest Decision Facing Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Before Camp Begins

Fall camp begins on Wednesday and new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham has a lot on his plate entering his first season as the Wolverines' head coach.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 4

3 Thoughts on Michigan Football's No. 16 Ranking in Preseason Coaches Poll

College football is officially in the air. Wednesday starts fall camp for the Michigan Wolverines, and on Tuesday, USA Today released its official preseason Coaches Poll.

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 / MichiganFootballCommunity / August 4

ESPN expert expects challenging road for Michigan in 2026 CFP run

The Michigan Wolverines had a favorable schedule last year yet went 9-4 overall. As they head into a new season under new leadership with head coach Kyle Whittingham, an ESPN expert is hesitant to believe they can win with 2026’s gauntlet of a schedule.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 3

What I'm Watching Closely During Michigan Fall Camp (And Why You Should Too)

It is officially August, meaning college football is just weeks away from kicking off. All around the country, programs will suit up for fall camp starting Wednesday (August 5).

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 3

Which Blue-Chip Michigan Football Freshman Is Closest to Starting?

Michigan signed one of the top classes in the 2026 recruiting cycle — despite chaos unfolding. The ship could've sunk once Sherrone Moore was fired mid-December, but between the players, interim head coach Biff Poggi, and Kyle Whittingham, the Wolverines were able to retain almost their entire class.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 2

Every Four or Five-Star Michigan Football Recruit Ready to Make a Big Impact in 2026

Despite Sherrone Moore's abrupt firing and losing some talent to the transfer portal, Kyle Whittingham was able to keep Michigan's 2026 recruiting class mostly intact.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 2

6 Michigan Football Players Under the Most Pressure Entering Fall Camp

Fall camp will open up in just days for Michigan football and if the Wolverines are hoping to attain all of their goals this season, Michigan will need to get the most out of its stars.

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / August 5

Jordan Marshall details the biggest change he has seen under Whittingham

The 2025 Michigan Wolverines squad was made up of some of the best prospects who were yet to reach their full potential in terms of physicality. That is precisely what new head coach Kyle Whittingham worked on first, revealed running back Jordan Marshall. “Two major differences – the strength and conditioning program.

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / August 5

Pat Fitzgerald doesn’t hesitate to heat up in-state rivalry with Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines have two long-running rivalries in college football. While they have to worry about the one to their south, the Michigan State

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 31

'The love here is different': Savion Hiter details why he chose to play for Michigan

Five-star running back Savion Hiter had no shortage of options before signing with the Michigan Wolverines. The nation’s top running back in the 2026 class chose the Wolverines over Ohio State, Georgia and Tennessee.

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

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

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.

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

The 'NCAA men's basketball champs' quiz

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / July 25

Reports: Duke-Michigan game canceled over broadcast dispute

A blockbuster nonconference game between national champion Michigan and Duke, scheduled for Dec. 21, has been canceled, multiple outlets reported Friday.

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

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