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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.

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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.

Michigan Wolverines News / Inside The Rink / October 12

Michigan Wolverines Sweep Alaska Anchorage, Explode for 17 Goals

The Michigan Wolverines continued their impressive start to the season this weekend. They swept the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves at Yost Ice Arena. Michigan dominated both games, outscoring Alaska Anchorage 17-3 over the two-game series.

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.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 8

Ranking Every Michigan Football Position Group From Worst to First Through 5 Weeks

Michigan is sitting at 3-2 on the season and the Wolverines are hoping to make some positive changes coming off the bye when they play Penn State next weekend.

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.

Kyle Whittingham News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Michigan Booster Shares Honest Feelings on Kyle Whittingham’s Program Amid Leak Controversy: 'I’m Broken'

College football locker rooms run on trust, but Michigan’s internal privacy took a hit following a 20-14 loss to Minnesota. Screenshots leaked online showed tight end Zack Marshall sharing his frustration over offensive coordinator Jason Beck’s play-calling and quarterback Bryce Underwood’s development.

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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

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

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.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / October 3

Kyle Whittingham admits biggest challenge of career after Michigan loss

It's been an eventful season for Kyle Whittingham and his Michigan Wolverines in 2026... and not exactly in a good way, either.

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

Bryce Underwood running out of real estate at Michigan

Underwood gets absolutely lit up by a Minnesota defender

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

Latest Colorado loss was complete mess for Deion Sanders

Colorado State fires DC Tyson Summers after blowout loss to Oregon State

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / October 3

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

"Breakdown" may be too strong a word to use to describe the University of Michigan's football season so far, but it also may be appropriate for a program used to always being on top.

Minnesota rallies late to top Michigan, lift Little Brown Jug

Bryce Underwood running out of real estate at Michigan

Bryce Underwood gets absolutely lit up by a Minnesota defender

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3

Bryce Underwood running out of real estate at Michigan

It might be over for Bryce Underwood at Michigan.

Minnesota rallies late to top Michigan, lift Little Brown Jug

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.