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Kyle Whittingham Is Most Excited About One Michigan Freshman — Path to Playing Time

Michigan signed one of the top classes in Sherrone Moore's final season as the head coach. And once Kyle Whittingham took over, the retention rate was superb.

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Two Keys for Michigan Football QB Bryce Underwood to Have a Major 2026 Breakout Season

The cat is out of the bag, if it wasn't already, Michigan is going to allow quarterback Bryce Underwood to run the football more this season. A year ago, Sherrone Moore didn't want to utilize Underwood in the running game, since he didn't feel like he had a capable backup.

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.

Kyle Whittingham News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 31

'Wasn’t sure': Kyle Whittingham opens up on taking Michigan job

Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham didn’t expect to be back on a college sideline so soon after leaving Utah at the end of the 2025 season.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 30

Michigan State Coach Pat Fitzgerald Takes Aim at Michigan During Big Ten Media Days

Big Ten media days just concluded this week in Chicago, where all head coaches and select student-athletes represent their schools in a multi-day event.

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 / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 30

Michigan QB analyses past season’s shortcomings

Michigan Wolverines sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood enters with expectations higher than ever. After an up-and-down freshman campaign, he believes his biggest improvement ahead of 2026 won’t show up in the weight room or on the stat sheet.

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.

Jordan Marshall News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 29

Why Jordan Marshall, Savion Hiter Chose Michigan Football Over Ohio State in Recruitment

Michigan has the chance to have one of the nation's top running back rooms this season. Jordan Marshall is back and set to lead the charge after nearly eclipsing 1,000 yards last year as RB2 and suffering a late injury.

College Football News / EasySportz / July 28

Nobody Knows What to Expect From Michigan Football

The biggest storyline surrounding Michigan this season will be how quickly the program adjusts to new leadership under head coach Kyle Whittingham. The

Kyle Whittingham News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 28

Kyle Whittingham's Biggest Concern Regarding Michigan Football for 2026 is Valid

Michigan has some big expectations entering 2026 and if all goes as planned, the Wolverines have a chance to exceed the public's expectations placed on the Wolverines.

Bryce Underwood News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 28

Top 25 Most Important Michigan Players in 2026: No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood

Our countdown is complete. We are now onto the most important player for Michigan's 2026 success and that's none other than quarterback Bryce Underwood.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 28

Kyle Whittingham Describes Five Areas Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Improved On

After 21 seasons at Utah, Kyle Whittingham comes to Michigan in hopes of leading the Wolverines back to the College Football Playoff for the first time since Michigan won it back in 2023.

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 28

Michigan’s new era gets reality check ahead of 2026 season

The Michigan Wolverines’ new era faces an immediate test. A media poll has shown that viewers have little faith in the Kyle Whittingham-led team winning this season.

Michigan Wolverines 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

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 26

'Trash bin': Fans horrified over Michigan’s new big house turf

As the turf-versus-grass debate continues to divide the football world, Michigan’s iconic ‘The Big House’ unveiled its brand-new green turf. But instead of applause, the makeover sparked an immediate wave of criticism from fans.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Michigan athletic director makes decision on his future

The Michigan Wolverines are in the hunt for a new athletic director after Warde Manuel resigned following an internal investigation. The Wolverines released a summary of their internal investigation into the athletic program on Monday.

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