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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 27

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.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel reportedly set to receive $7 million buyout after resignation

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

Two SEC coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

Top returning Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2026 season

Five most interesting transfers in the SEC for 2026 CFB season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 27

One Michigan Basketball Player 'Flying Under the Radar' Entering Mike Boynton's First Season

Despite a coaching change, Michigan basketball will roll into the 2026-27 season with high hopes and major expectations. The Wolverines are coming off winning a national title this past season, and even with winning it all, Michigan's offseason wasn't short of heart-racing news.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 27

Michigan Football Players Are Being Slept on Following Recent Preseason All-Big Ten

Big Ten Media Days is this week, fall camp is right around the corner, and media are selecting their preseason rankings. On Monday, Cleveland.com released the unofficial Big Ten preseason rankings for the conference, and the Wolverines came in at No.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 27

3 Thoughts on Michigan's Placement on 2026 Preseason Big Ten Football Poll

For the 16th year in a row, Cleveland.com came out with its preseason Big Ten Football Poll. The Big Ten Conference does not come out with any sort of preseason ranking, so Cleveland.com has taken the duties of doing so, asking a panel of media members to rank the teams, coming up with a consensus list.

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 / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 26

Urban Meyer's Take on How Michigan Can Make People Forget Scandals is Spot On

Despite winning two national championships in the last three years, the University of Michigan has been under fire for what's unfolded in the athletic department.

Jordan Marshall News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 26

Top 25 Most Important Michigan Players in 2026: No. 3 Jordan Marshall Powers the Wolverines' Ground Game

Now inside the top five of the Michigan on SI staff ranking of the top 25 most impactful players for the Michigan Wolverines football squad in 2026, No.

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.

Michigan Wolverines News / MichiganFootballCommunity / July 26

Warde Manuel gets golf perks, free tickets after controversial resignation

Warde Manuel, the Michigan Wolverines’ athletic director, is set to step down from his post after a controversial stint, but not without perks in his $7.14 million buyout.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 25

Michigan Football Holds the Highest-Rated Big Ten Offensive Tackle Commit in 2027 Class

The Michigan Wolverines have hit a little bit of a lull in the 2027 recruiting class. After a tremendous month of May and June on the recruiting trail, Michigan has landed just two players in the month of July — the last coming back on July 11 when four-star lineman Lincoln Mageo pledged to Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 25

Three Teams Michigan Basketball Should Schedule to Replace Duke

The 2026-27 college basketball season is still a ways away, but many college basketball fans were already excited for one of the most anticipated matchups of the upcoming season, Michigan against Duke.

Rod Moore News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 25

Top 25 Most Important Michigan Players in 2026: No. 4 Rod Moore Readies for Bounce-Back Year

We are officially inside the top five of our top 25 most important players for Michigan's 2026 success this season. Coming at No. 4 is the Wolverines' long-tenured safety, Rod Moore.

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

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 / Total Pro Sports / July 14

Former Michigan Wolverines Coach Exposes University For Massive Cheating Scandal Cover-Up In Explosive New Lawsuit

A former assistant coach filed an amended lawsuit against the University of Michigan. The filing claims university officials knew about the sign-stealing scheme well before the 2023 season.

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 / The Spun / July 12

Michigan AD Warde Manuel Could Be Out Sunday

Michigan Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel could be out of a job on Sunday afternoon, July 12. Justin Spiro of "The Spiro Avenue Show" is reporting that Manuel is out, while the school is negotiating the terms of his release.

Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10