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Projecting Michigan's Week 1 Starting Lineup Before Fall Camp Begins

Big Ten Media Days is set to take place in Chicago next week, and then fall camp will be right around the corner, signalling college football is on the horizon.

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Biggest Questions Facing The Michigan Wolverines Entering Fall Camp

As we approach the month of August and with fall camp on the horizon, the Michigan Wolverines are just about a month away from their first game of the 2026 campaign.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 24

Michigan Football’s High-Profile NIL Additions Who Need a Huge Camp

It took a second, but Michigan is fully aboard the NIL train now. Thanks to the deep-pocketed donors of the Champions Circle, the Wolverines are at the

Michigan Wolverines News / UM Hoops / July 24

Michigan won’t face Duke in 2026-27

The on-again, off-again Michigan-Duke rematch is officially off. The game was originally announced to be played in Madison Square Garden, then reportedly moved to the Miami Marlins stadium, and now won’t be played at all.

Jyaire Hill News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 24

Top 25 Most Important Michigan Players in 2026: No. 5 Jyaire Hill Looks to Take the Next Step

We've already covered players #6-25 so far in this series, including players like offensive linemen Andrew Sprague, running back Savion Hiter, defensive tackle Enow Etta among others.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 23

One Former Blue-Chip Recruit Who is Finally Ready to Break Out for Michigan

If Michigan is going to contend for a Big Ten Championship in 2026, along with a spot in the College Football Playoff, the Wolverines are going to need some players to elevate their game.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 22

Five Reasons to Believe Michigan Can Exceed Expectations This Season

The Michigan Wolverines, depending on where you look, are expected to win eight or nine games in 2026 under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines

Kyle Whittingham News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 22

Urban Meyer drops honest Kyle Whittingham take ahead of Michigan debut

Former Utah Utes, Florida, and Ohio head coach Urban Meyer knows what it feels like to coach at a program where winning is the only acceptable outcome.

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 22

Michigan analyst sounds alarm on Wolverines’ biggest roster question

Fall camp is right around the corner, and Michigan has plenty of unknowns to resolve before the season opener. One position stands out as the most concerning heading into head coach Kyle Whittingham’s first year.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 21

Position Battles That Will Define the Season for Michigan Football

Michigan has a handful of position up for grabs with fall camp just around the corner that could have a significant impact on the success of the football program in Kyle Whittingham's first year in the program.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 21

The Biggest Concern Nobody Is Talking About Regarding Michigan

After a nine-win season in Sherrone Moore's final year in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines took a new approach to finding their head coach. Kyle Whittingham was named Michigan's new head coach after 21 seasons in Utah coaching the Utes.

Bryce Underwood News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 21

College football analyst sends strong Bryce Underwood message ahead of 2026

Quarterback Bryce Underwood came into the Michigan Wolverines as the number one overall recruit in his class. Six-foot-four, 228 pounds, and the kind of arm talent Urban Meyer said if God could make a quarterback, it would look a lot like Underwood.

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 21

Warde Manuel makes first statement after resigning

After the Sherrone Moore-Paige Shiver incident marred his stint, Warde Manuel is stepping down from the post of the University of Michigan’s athletic director.

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

College Football News / The Spun / July 20

Michigan Announces AD Warde Manuel Will Step Down

The University of Michigan has announced that longtime athletic director Warde Manuel will be stepping down at the end of the year. Michigan announced on Monday morning that Manuel, who helped lead the football and men's basketball programs to national championships in recent years, will be stepping down from his position at the end of the year.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 19

Michigan Wolverines are set to enter the 2026 season as one of the biggest winners, and they haven’t played a game yet

Kyle Whittingham and the Michigan Wolverines are set to enter the 2026 season as one of the biggest winners, and they haven’t played a game yet. The Michigan Wolverines are set to enter a somewhat weird 2026 season.

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

Michigan AD dismisses job security questions, but that doesn't distract from unflattering report

Michigan AD Warde Manuel dismisses job security questions as social media speculation, but that doesn't distract from unflattering report

Manuel says chatter about his job security is just social media noise.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel pushes back on job status reports

Reports: Michigan AD Warde Manuel's job in jeopardy amid investigation

The 'NCAA men's basketball champs' quiz

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / July 13

Michigan AD Warde Manuel pushes back on job status reports

There has been plenty of smoke surrounding Michigan Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel and his job status.

Manuel's job reportedly in jeopardy amid investigation

College athletes sue NCAA over exclusion from new eligibility rule

Florida State adds former Texas HC Tom Herman to staff

Can Texas live up to the preseason hype in 2026?

One Big 12 coach named 'The Standard' heading into 2026 season

Five college football programs that could exceed expectations in 2026

Kyle Whittingham News / Field Level Media / July 13

Reports: Michigan AD Warde Manuel's job in jeopardy amid investigation

Warde Manuel's 10-year tenure as Michigan athletic director is in doubt, with multiple reports Sunday that the university's board of regents will meet to discuss an investigation into the culture of the athletic department.

One Big 12 coach named 'The Standard' heading into 2026 season

Michael Irvin all-in on Miami heading into 2026 college football season

James Franklin doesn't think he needs to 'reinvent' himself at Virginia Tech

Big 12 commissioner eying another round of CFP expansion

Sonny Dykes makes case for making CFB players employees

Five college football programs that could exceed expectations in 2026

Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10

Michigan has decided on a new head coach

The Michigan Wolverines did not wait long to make a decision on their new permanent head coach.

Runs in the family: Marcus Spears Jr.'s commitment continues notable trend

Top projected 2028 NBA Draft pick officially signs with college team

Reimagined NCAA Tournament to start in Wichita, along with Dayton

Texas Tech announces good news on superstar JT Toppin

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 1

Michigan's Big House could lose ranking as largest U.S. stadium to Wolverines rival

Michigan Stadium, is currently the largest stadium in the United States. But perhaps not for long.

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

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 24

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

The NBA Draft began without much drama, with the first picks going exactly as expected. But every draft has surprises, and here were the biggest of the night.

Celtics pick Chris Cenac at No. 27

Pistons to acquire No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie from Grizzlies

Sergio De Larrea lands with Mavericks at No. 25 after trade

Suns to acquire son of former NFL offensive lineman after Knicks trade

2026 NBA Draft first-round results and analysis on each pick

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 22

Getting to know new Michigan interim head coach Mike Boynton

The leadership of the Michigan Wolverines had to have hit maximum "scramble mode" on Monday when news broke that head basketball coach Dusty May departed for a gig in the NBA.

Why jumping to NBA with Mavericks makes sense for Dusty May

Mavericks hope Dusty May can work his college magic in NBA

Dusty May had two big reasons for leaving Michigan

What Dusty May leaving Michigan means for Tom Izzo, Michigan State

What does Mark Cuban think of Mavericks luring Dusty May away from Michigan?

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz