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Michigan is predicted to out-dual several Big Ten programs in an unlikely recruiting win for a fast-rising pass rusher

The Michigan Wolverines are trending fast for a talented 2027 defensive end recruit. They have a chance to best several Big Ten programs. The Michigan Wolverines are riding plenty of recruiting momentum over the last several weeks.

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2027 5-Star CB Joshua Dobson Spurned LSU and Positions Michigan For an Elite Secondary Class

Back on May 18, news broke that 2027 five-star defensive back Joshua Dobson was making a big change of plans for the summer. One of the top uncommitted prospects in the class spurned LSU in favor of Michigan.

Kyle Whittingham News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Kyle Whittingham Helps Restore Michigan’s Damaged Image After Sherrone Moore Controversy

Michigan football spent much of the last two years fighting battles off the field. The Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal, NCAA investigations, and the controversy around former head coach Sherrone Moore created a cloud over one of college football’s biggest brands.

Michigan Wolverines News / Inside The Diamonds / May 22

Michigan Freshman Southpaw Throws a 124 Pitch Complete Game Shutout

The Michigan Wolverines will face Nebraska today at 5:00 PM EST in the Quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament. They started the double-elimination portion of the tournament with a 10-0 win over Rutgers.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 21

Michigan Gains Yet Another Commitment in May, This Time it's In-State RB Lundon Hampton Joining the Fold

On Thursday, May 21st, Michigan got a commitment from 3-star running back Lundon Hampton from Grand Rapids, MI. He is listed at 6'-2" and 203 lbs and is rated 970th nationally per rivals.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 21

Michigan Football Lands Three Players on College Football Top 100

On Thursday morning, Clark Brooks of On3 released his top 100 college football players for the upcoming 2026 season. The article was in honor of college football being 100 days from kickoff.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 21

Michigan Basketball's First 2028 Offer Goes to a 5-Star Recruit

College is still a couple years away for high school sophomore Josh Lowery, but his decision regarding where to go for it just got a lot more interesting.

Michigan Wolverines News / UM Hoops / May 20

Report: Michigan in talks to join Diamond Cup

Michigan is one of eight teams involved in conversations to join a newly formed college basketball event, as first reported by CBS Sports. The newly formed

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 20

Yaxel Lendeborg Assesses Michigan’s Roster and Names One Player With All-American Potential

In just his second season as Michigan's head coach, Dusty May put the Wolverines on top of the college basketball world after Michigan defeated UConn in the national title.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 19

3 Overlooked Michigan Football Transfers Set to Explode in 2026

Following the firing of Sherrone Moore, Kyle Whittingham salvaged things perfectly. Michigan might've lost 27 players to the transfer portal — including a few big players like Justice Haynes and Cole Sullivan — but it could've been way worse than it was.

Lugard Edokpayi News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 19

'He's a Guy': Lugard Edokpayi Hypes Up Surprising Michigan D-Lineman As Spring Standout

Heading into spring ball, there were a few areas of concern on Michigan's defense. We knew the secondary was going to be good with the additions of Smith Snowden and Chris Bracy to go along with returning starters Jyaire Hill and Zeke Berry — hopefully a healthy Rod Moore.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 18

2027 4-Star DB Darius Johnson's Commitment to Michigan Football Feels Imminent

Michigan is on a real heater and the Wolverines are likely just getting started. In Kyle Whittingham's first real cycle as the Wolverines' head coach, Michigan is sitting with 11 commitments in the 2027 class, landing four players within four days.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 17

Michigan standout Aday Mara is skyrocketing up NBA mock drafts

Don't look now, but Michigan Wolverine men's basketball star Aday Mara's draft stock is rising.

Mara turns heads with eye-popping measurements at NBA Draft Combine

Duke standout announces NBA Draft decision

Clippers’ plan for the fifth pick in the NBA draft revealed

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 16

Michigan Lands 4-Star RB Tyson Robinson, Proving New Staff Can Maintain Elite Rushing Standard

When Kyle Whittingham became the head coach at Michigan, he knew he was going to have more resources at his disposal in Ann Arbor than he ever had at Utah.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 16

Yaxel Lendeborg's One Season at Michigan Was 'Best Decision' He's Made

The Big Ten Player of the Year and All-American, Yaxel Lendeborg, is going through the NBA Draft Combine for the second time. A year ago, Lendeborg was trying to make a decision between staying in the 2025 NBA Draft or coming back to college and playing for Dusty May's Michigan Wolverines.

Charles Woodson News / Ball Exclusives / May 15

Charles Woodson Jr. commits to Michigan, following in dad’s legendary footsteps

Four-star safety Charles Woodson Jr. has committed to the Michigan Wolverines, following in the footsteps of his father. Woodson is a 5’10” safety and was named an All-American after recording 73 tackles, two interceptions and two touchdowns for Lake Nona High School in Orlando.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 15

Michigan Big Man Morez Johnson Tabbed Major 'Winner' During NBA Combine

The NBA Draft Combine runs from May 10-17 and there are a few clear winners from the event. Baylor's Cameron Carr put on a show during the 5-on-5, scoring 30 points, which has elevated his draft stock.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 15

Who's Next: 3 Prospects Who Could Commit to Michigan Football Very Soon

Things are going quite well for Michigan's new head coach Kyle Whittingham on the recruiting front. It took some time for the Wolverines' new coaching staff to get adjusted and build relationships, but it's all coming together.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 15

Michigan Wolverines get the best of a hated rival out of nowhere for one of the more dynamic 2027 defensive recruits

Michigan lands an impressive 2027 recruit, which caught some off guard. It is also a big victory over a hated Wolverine rival. The Michigan Wolverines are beginning to ride a wave of recruiting momentum under head coach Kyle Whittingham.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 14

Will Ohio State or Michigan have a shot at NCAA football championship this year?

As college teams get ready for their upcoming season, more roster holes are filling up as high school players commit, and the excitement is building for both the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan football recruit makes blunder while committing to Kyle Whittingham

Miami HC Mario Cristobal is right on the money about NIL chaos in college football

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Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / May 14

Michigan Wolverines land 4-star DL Xavier Muhammad over Notre Dame and Miami

Kyle Whittingham hasn't coached a down yet for the Michigan Wolverines, but he's already gained a ton of momentum. Whittingham will get his chance against Western Michigan to start the 2026 season.

Michigan football recruit makes blunder while committing to Kyle Whittingham

Will Ohio State or Michigan have a shot at NCAA football championship this year?

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