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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.

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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.

An annual Notre Dame-Texas game would be great for college football

Steve Sarkisian, Texas get massive eligibility win

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Jyaire Hill News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 5

Jay Hill Gives Sobering Update on Two Michigan Football Stars

Michigan defensive coordinator Jay Hill took to the podium on Wednesday for the first time in fall camp to talk about some of the transition taking place on his defense.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 5

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.

Andrew Sprague News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 5

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 / 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 / MichiganFootballCommunity / August 5

Michigan players reveal glaring issue ignored by Sherrone Moore

The Michigan Wolverines’ roster was full of talent under former head coach Sherrone Moore, but it wasn’t strong enough to use it, as new head coach Kyle Whittingham noted.

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 30

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

Michigan Wolverines head football coach Kyle Whittingham and Urban Meyer know each other very well.

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

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

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.

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

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

Sherrone Moore News / Yardbarker / July 14