There have been coaching changes in Ann Arbor, but Michigan is expected to contend for the Big Ten once again this season and make a run in the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan is three full weeks into fall camp and while the Wolverines are still figuring out their rotations for the season, they likely have a good idea of who is going to start.
As Michigan wrapped up its 13-practice fall camp on August 22, all eyes inside Schembechler Hall were on sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood. After an off-season of endless debate, the word coming out of the final scrimmage is that the young signal-caller looks like a completely different player.
Contending for a Big Ten title and making the College Football Playoff is the goal for Kyle Whittingham and Co. entering 2026. But during Big Ten Media Days, even Whittingham thought the Wolverines were a year away from really doing what they wanted.
Michigan will take the field in less than two weeks for its opener against Western Michigan. And according to head coach Kyle Whittingham, he has a depth chart made up, but it won't be revealed to anyone until the Wolverines take the field for their primetime game.
Can Kyle Whittingham recruit at an elite level to sustain success at Michigan? That’s one of the questions surrounding his tenure as he transitions from Utah to Ann Arbor.
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.
Michigan scored a key commitment from Columbia fifth-year transfer Kenny Noland. After four years of leading Columbia, Noland opted to transfer to the Wolverines.
Although it's only his second season with the program, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is entering a pivotal season for the Wolverines. Coaching failed Underwood last season, but he's been an easy target for the media and opposing fans to attack.
Michigan’s fall camp felt smooth for the first two weeks, but football has a way of testing depth when you least expect it. Heading into the third week of practices, the Wolverines hit their first real speed bump on the roster.
When Michigan takes the field this season, they won't have one of their promising young stars on the roster.
Head coach Kyle Whittingham spoke to the media on Friday and the Wolverines only have one long-term injury coming out of fall camp. Michigan is finishing Week 3 of fall camp and freshman offensive lineman Ace Hamilton has suffered a leg injury, which will sideline him for the entire season.
There is no debate on who Michigan's starting quarterback is entering 2026. It's Bryce Underwood, but the Wolverines are still trying to figure out who is going to be Underwood's primary backup.
When thinking about the Michigan defense, most of the spots are secured. There is still a battle brewing to see who starts on the other side of All-American edge John Henry Daley, but the secondary is cemented with Rod Moore back.
Michigan will begin their 2026 football season in just a few short weeks, where they'll host the Western Michigan Broncos in game one on September 5th.
The college football season is not expected to be kind to the Michigan Wolverines in 2026. Michigan is expected to open the 2026 college football season ranked inside the top 15.
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.
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.
Manuel served as Michigan’s athletic director since January 2016.
On Monday, the Big Ten powerhouse confirmed Manuel is set to step down from his role "at the end of the calendar year."
Manuel says chatter about his job security is just social media noise.
There has been plenty of smoke surrounding Michigan Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel and his job status.
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