The Michigan secondary might look a lot different when the Wolverines take the field in 2026. Another member hit the transfer portal on Thursday night and that was veteran Brandyn Hillman -- who entered moments after freshman Jayden Sanders.
In the 2025 recruiting cycle, Michigan was expected to have an elite secondary for years to come after signing the defensive backs class it had. But as of Thursday night, three of them are gone.
The Michigan Wolverines have put together a strong effort in roster retention, beating back the rest of the college football world to keep some of their top players on both sides of the ball for next season.
Once Michigan retained both Jake Guarnera and Andrew Sprague after both offensive linemen entered the transfer portal, there were fewer spots open for five-star freshman Ty Haywood.
After losing both Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham off the edge to graduation, Michigan needed to bring in some talent for the 2026 season -- that's what Michigan did on Thursday night.
Mikey Keene, who spent one year with the Michigan Wolverines in 2025, officially made his decision on where he would be playing next season. After entering the transfer portal on Monday (Jan.
Michigan has landed three players out of the transfer portal so far -- all three being specialists -- but things might be heating up for the Wolverines.
Let’s be honest for a second: nobody really cares about the kicker until the clock is ticking down, the stadium is shaking, and the game is on the line.
Michigan is set to lose another linebacker ahead of the 2026 season. The Wolverines were already going to lose Ernest Hausmann -- who announced he was medically retiring from football -- and more than likely Jimmy Rolder to the NFL.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for Michigan to make moves in the transfer portal, and on Thursday, the Wolverines signed their third player out of the portal -- being the third specialist.
Last Friday, former Michigan football wide receiver Semaj Morgan entered his name into the transfer portal. On Wednesday (Jan. 7), the Detroit, Mich. native committed to UCLA, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Under Jim Harbaugh's watch -- along with Jay Harbaugh -- Michigan had a very strong special teams unit. From kickoffs to punting and game-winning kicks, you could trust the Wolverines to come through when needed.
Despite losing rising linebacker Cole Sullivan to Oklahoma, Michigan has been receiving a lot of good news since Monday night. Part of Michigan's 'LFG147'
Michigan got the big fish to come back to Ann Arbor next season and that's former five-star QB Bryce Underwood. Part of the Wolverines' 'LFG147' campaign to return talent, Underwood and other Michigan players have announced their decisions to come back under the new coaching staff.
With losing both Giovanni El-Hadi and Greg Crippen to graduation, the Wolverines were bound to lose at least two starters along the offensive line -- but then that transfer portal opened.
Through a time of rapid change for Michigan football, new head coach Kyle Whittingham and the Wolverines were able to keep most of the 2026 class together.
The Michigan Wolverines’ offseason momentum continues to build as another key piece of the roster has committed to staying in Ann Arbor. Offensive lineman Jake Guarnera, who emerged as a breakout starter during the 2025 season, has officially withdrawn his name from the NCAA transfer portal and will return to the program for the 2026 campaign.
The Michigan Wolverines received a massive influx of positive news for their 2026 offensive outlook this week. While the college football world eagerly awaits a decision from starting quarterback Bryce Underwood regarding his future, the foundation that protects him just got significantly stronger.
Sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood has made a decision on where he plans to play next season. Amid speculation that Underwood could move to a different program, the 18-year-old quarterback shared that he is returning to Michigan for his second season.
Morez Johnson Jr. scored a career-high 29 points and second-ranked Michigan pounced on 24th-ranked Southern California early to roll to a 96-66 win Friday in a Big Ten Conference matchup.