Michigan Wolverines: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kyle Whittingham News / ESPN / August 20

Utah sues Whittingham's brother over U-M move

The University of Utah is suing former assistant Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left the Utes to join the coaching staff of his brother, Kyle Whittingham, at Michigan.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 20

Michigan football has no business being ranked No. 16 in preseason AP Top 25 Poll

It is a new era of Michigan football. Kyle Whittingham comes in as the new head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired. Players are excited about Whittingham taking over for Michigan.

Michigan vs. Ohio State Needs to Take a Play From Tennessee, Alabama's Playbook

College football used to be about tradition, but you can throw tradition out the window. Changes have taken over the college football landscape, and they aren't slowing down anytime soon.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 19

Michigan Football Trending to Land Three-Headed Monster in 2028 Recruiting Class

Michigan is still working on closing out its 2027 class, with the Wolverines having 21 commitments in the fold. But there is still room to add a few more players and Michigan is hopeful its new-look team can open the eyes to some of the elite prospects in the '27 cycle, so the Wolverines can loop back around.

College Football News / EasySportz / August 18

Michigan’s Season Could Come Down to One Thing: Quarterback Play

Michigan has the talent to compete with the best teams in the Big Ten in 2026. The Wolverines have a dangerous running back in Jordan Marshall, a potential star receiver in Andrew Marsh and plenty of talent throughout the roster.

College Football News / EasySportz / August 18

Michigan’s Non-Conference Schedule Gives the Wolverines One Major Early Test

Before Michigan gets into the grind of Big Ten play, the Wolverines will have three opportunities to find out exactly what they have in 2026. Michigan opens the Kyle Whittingham era with three straight non-conference games at the Big House, facing Western Michigan, Oklahoma, and UTEP before conference play begins against Iowa on Sept.

College Football News / EasySportz / August 18

Andrew Marsh Looks Ready to Become Michigan’s Next Star Receiver

Michigan enters the 2026 season with plenty of new faces on offense, but one player who shouldn’t need much of an introduction is wide receiver Andrew Marsh.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 18

Reports Say the University of Michigan Has its New President: Who is C. Cybele Raver?

The University of Michigan has been searching for its new president ever since Santa Ono abruptly left the Wolverines for the University of Florida — which he didn't ultimately get.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 18

5 Bold Predictions for the Michigan Wolverines in 2026

Kyle Whittingham took over as the Wolverines’ head football coach after the Sherrone Moore scandal rocked college football late last year. Now, in Year

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 17

3 Thoughts on Michigan Football's No. 16 Ranking in Preseason AP Top 25

College football is right around the corner and you can really smell it in the air after the preseason AP Top 25 Poll was released on Monday. The Coaches Poll came out previously, and the Wolverines ranked No.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 17

EA Sports Ranks Two Michigan Football Freshmen Among Nation’s Best

Last month, EA Sports released College Football 27, its latest iteration of the annual series. Each year, the game assigns ratings to each team and player prior to the start of the season, and they continue to update them as the season goes on.

College Football News / The Spun / August 16

Michigan Predicted To Be Country's 'Biggest Underachiever' In 2026

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.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 16

Michigan Football 4-Star QB Commit Kamden Lopati Dazzles in Season Opener

After initially committing to Illinois, Kamden Lopati re-opened his recruitment after Kyle Whittingham and Jason Beck moved on to Michigan. The coaching staff had already been in contact with Lopati, a Utah native.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 16

6 Michigan Football Players Who Could Become an All-American in 2026

For the first time since the wild 2020 COVID-19 season, Michigan football didn't have any All-Americans in 2025. The Wolverines, especially starting in 2021, have had quite a few players selected as an All-American thoughout the years.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / August 11

Bryce Underwood has surprising description of Kyle Whittingham

Bryce Underwood has surprising description of new Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham

New Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham is experienced. There's no doubt about it.

Michigan playing with fire with nonchalant approach to Ohio State rivalry

Bryce Underwood has surprising take on Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

Kyle Whittingham faces immediate pressure to return Michigan to the Big Ten elite

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

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / August 11

Kyle Whittingham faces immediate pressure to return Michigan to the Big Ten elite

Kyle Whittingham has yet to coach his first game at Michigan, but patience will not be included in his welcome package.

Why Ohio State has more to lose than any other team in college football

Three most overrated college football teams in preseason coaches' poll

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

Weekly Syllabus: PCSA misses summer cut-off, possible CFP expansion and more

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

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

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.

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.