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Where Michigan Wolverines Rank in National Polls After Week 6

Unlike the vast majority of the Big Ten, the Michigan Wolverines did not take the field this past week. They used the break to make determinations about how to attack the remainder of the season, opting to keep Bryce Underwood as the starting quarterback and Jason Beck as the offensive play-caller.

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Former Michigan Wolverines Defender Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Michael Danna was released by the Buffalo Bills on Monday, ending a brief and uneventful stint with the team just hours before their Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams, via the NFL transaction wire.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / October 12

Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham not shaking anything up on offense yet

The Michigan Wolverines are coming off two straight Big Ten losses and a bye week. If head coach Kyle Whittingham was going to make a move to switch things up, this was going to be the time to do it.

Texas A&M's Mike Elko headed down Jimbo Fisher path after road loss to Missouri

Mike Elko's bizarre news conference adds fuel to fire amid disappointing start

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian's right about Arch Manning's last name creating unfair criticism — but QB must learn to accept it

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 12

Five Michigan Football Standouts During the Bye Week

The Michigan Wolverines returned from their bye week with some major announcements. Most of those are probably going to be met with a collective groan as Kyle Whittingham confirmed his team is not going to panic.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 12

Michigan Bowl Projections Ahead of Matchup With Penn State

After five weeks of seeing the Maize and Blue in action, the Wolverines had their bye week this past week. Michigan entered the bye week coming off of back-to-back losses and starting 0-2 in conference play.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 12

Michigan Football Gets Concerning Long-Term Injury News Ahead of Penn State

It's been a game of musical chairs for the Michigan offensive line this season. As the 2026 season was about to begin, Kyle Whittingham felt good about seven or eight linemen on the team, but as the season marches on — the number dwindles.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 12

Kyle Whittingham's Bryce Underwood Announcement Isn't Shocking as Michigan Seeks Turnaround

During his Monday press conference, head coach Kyle Whittingham announced Bryce Underwood will remain Michigan's starting quarterback, and Jason Beck will continue to call the plays as the offensive coordinator.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 12

Michigan Football vs. Penn State Spread Shows Expectations For Wolverines After Bye

It wasn't all quiet during Michigan's bye week this past week, but the Wolverines are focused on making improvements to finish the final seven games as strong as possible.

Roddy Gayle News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 12

Why Didn't Roddy Gayle Jr. Play For Michigan Basketball On Sunday?

Michigan took the court on Sunday for its first of three exhibition games this season before the regular season tips off. Going into the game, we knew freshman Marcus Moller wasn't going to play, but the expectation was for Roddy Gayle Jr.

J.P. Estrella News / UM Hoops / October 11

Video: Mike Boynton Jr., JP Estrella and Quinn Costello recap win over Eastern Michigan

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 10

Top-30 Prospect Takes Official Visit to Michigan Basketball Ahead of Final Decision

Things have been quiet on the recruiting front since Dusty May suddenly left Michigan to head to the NBA. Since Mike Boynton Jr. had taken over as the Wolverines' new head coach, he had to re-recruit the Michigan roster to keep it intact, and then worry about finding more staff members.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 9

Michigan Wolverines' 'Freshman to Watch' Through 5 Weeks Isn't Who Anyone Expected

As Michigan was preparing to begin the 2026 season, there were several true freshmen who we thought were going to make a big name for themselves this season.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 9

Biggest concern for Michigan that nobody is talking about through 5 weeks

Over the first five weeks of the 2026 season, the discourse surrounding the Michigan Wolverines has largely centered on problems facing the offense. Those concerns have taken various forms, from openly questioning whether the ground game needs to take center stage to debating whether Bryce Underwood should remain the team's starting quarterback.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 9

4 Michigan Football Players Who Need to Play More

The Michigan Wolverines are in the midst of a tailspin and trying to weed their way through the bye week. They are 3-2 and will return next week against Penn State in hopes of trying to turn their season around.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 9

Four Bold Predictions for the Rest of the Michigan Football Season

The Michigan Wolverines are in their bye week, and the season has not gone according to plan. They escaped the first week of the season against Western Michigan with a less than inspiring 13-12 win that will live in infamy.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 8

Michigan Wolverines Still Draw Huge TV Audiences in 2026

Despite everything that has gone wrong for the Michigan Wolverines in 2026, the team remains a premium draw on television. According to the latest ratings report from Nielsen, the Wolverines garnered over 5.2 million viewers so far this season, the sixth most of any program in the nation.

College Football News / TWSN / October 8

Michigan Football Leak Sparks Controversy...

The Michigan Wolverines are dealing with controversy inside their football program after senior tight end Zack Marshall publicly apologized Tuesday for comments criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Beck and the team’s struggling offense.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / October 6

Whittingham reveals what he's going to do about Michigan's collapse

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham reveals what he's going to do about Wolverines' collapse

Appearing on the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show this week, he opened up about his bye week strategies.

Michigan TE apologizes for leaked texts criticizing OC

Kyle Whittingham admits biggest challenge of career after Michigan loss

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

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Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6

Michigan TE apologizes for leaked texts directed at coach

Michigan TE apologizes following leaked messages directed at coach

The Michigan Wolverines football team is having a rough year in Kyle Whittingham's first season as head coach.

Former Ohio State HC Urban Meyer rips 'trainwreck' Michigan

Kyle Whittingham reveals what he's going to do about Michigan's collapse

Jadan Baugh, Florida ready to move on, but that's easier said than done

Texas QB Arch Manning slides out of first round in new mock draft

Adrian Peterson's son lands an offer from one SEC team

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 6

Former Ohio State HC Urban Meyer rips 'trainwreck' Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines are in a bit of a tailspin.

Michigan TE apologizes following leaked messages directed at coach

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham reveals what he's going to do about Wolverines' collapse

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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.

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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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.