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Michigan Has Clear QB Problem as Bryce Underwood Isn't The Guy

Michigan Has Clear QB Problem as Bryce Underwood Isn't The Guy

The Michigan Wolverines thought they had a star quarterback after landing Bryce Underwood. Underwood was a five-star recruit in the Class of 2025 and the No.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 6
Report Card from Michigan Football's Week 1 Victory

Report Card from Michigan Football's Week 1 Victory

The grades are in, and as you can assume, they are not pretty. The Michigan Wolverines won their season opener against Western Michigan Saturday night.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 6
Western Michigan HC Lance Taylor takes high road after controversial loss to Michigan

Western Michigan HC Lance Taylor takes high road after controversial loss to Michigan

Many will argue the refs robbed the Western Michigan Broncos of an upset win over the Michigan Wolverines on the road on Saturday. Broncos fourth-year head coach Lance Taylor isn't feeding that narrative. 

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Western Michigan reveals whether they will appeal ending of Michigan game

Western Michigan reveals whether they will appeal ending of Michigan game

Many fans called for the Western Michigan Broncos to lodge some sort of appeal over the controversial ending of Saturday’s game against the Michigan Wolverines.

Kyle Whittingham News / Viral Sports News / September 6
Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham Gets Brutally Honest After Controversial Win

Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham Gets Brutally Honest After Controversial Win

Kyle Whittingham walked into his first postgame news conference at Michigan looking more like a man who had dodged a disaster than one who had just won a football game.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 6
Michigan Football PFF Grades, Snap Counts to Know Following Thrilling Win Over WMU

Michigan Football PFF Grades, Snap Counts to Know Following Thrilling Win Over WMU

Michigan took down Western Michigan on Saturday in the most thrilling, yet embarrassing way. The Wolverines, who were a four-touchdown favorite, needed one second put back on the clock in order to take down the Broncos, 13-12.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 6
Big Ten provides statement on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan ending, but it's insufficient

Big Ten provides statement on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan ending, but it's insufficient

The Big Ten released a statement following the Michigan Wolverines' controversial 13-12 home win over the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday.

Michigan avoids upset on controversial Hail Mary that never should have happened
Three college football teams that missed the mark in Week 1
The 'College football color teams' quiz
College Football News / EasySportz / September 6
Michigan Just Won The Most Rigged Game Of All Time

Michigan Just Won The Most Rigged Game Of All Time

I’m sorry, but Western Michigan got absolutely screwed Saturday night. There really isn’t a better way to put it. Western Michigan appeared to pull off a massive upset over No.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 6
The Morning After: Michigan Football Embarrasses Itself On the Field in More Ways Than One

The Morning After: Michigan Football Embarrasses Itself On the Field in More Ways Than One

Passion is one of the driving forces of fandom. That’s especially true in college football, where fandom is more rabid than ever. Ann Arbor was rocking on Saturday night in anticipation of seeing the Michigan Wolverines take the field for the first time in 2026.

College Football News / The Spun / September 6

Photo Shows What Refs Saw In Final Play of Michigan vs. Western Michigan

Michigan topped Western Michigan in controversial fashion on Saturday night. The Wolverines had appeared to lose on their home turf, before a replay review determined that there was actually 0:01 remaining in the game.

College Football News / The Spun / September 6
Connor Stalions Reacts To Michigan's Controversial Win

Connor Stalions Reacts To Michigan's Controversial Win

Infamous former Michigan Wolverines assistant coach Connor Stalions has weighed in on his former team’s controversial win over Western Michigan on Saturday night.

College Football News / The Spun / September 6
Big Ten Announces Final Ruling On Michigan vs. Western Michigan Ending

Big Ten Announces Final Ruling On Michigan vs. Western Michigan Ending

The Big Ten has announced a final ruling on the insane finish to Saturday night’s Michigan vs. Western Michigan game. Michigan was trailing Western Michigan with what appeared to be 0:00 remaining on the clock.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Big Ten Issues Statement After Michigan’s Last-Second Hail Mary Victory

Big Ten Issues Statement After Michigan’s Last-Second Hail Mary Victory

Michigan’s first game under head football coach Kyle Whittingham ended in controversy Saturday night, with the Wolverines beating Western Michigan 13-12 on a Hail Mary after officials put one second on the clock following a replay review.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 6
Three Biggest Problems With Michigan Football in its Last Second Win Over WMU

Three Biggest Problems With Michigan Football in its Last Second Win Over WMU

What a start to the Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor, a last-second Hail Mary touchdown for Michigan football to defeat Western Michigan, 13-12 at The Big House.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6
Everyone said the same thing about Western Michigan coach’s comments after getting robbed vs. Michigan

Everyone said the same thing about Western Michigan coach’s comments after getting robbed vs. Michigan

Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor took the high road Saturday following his team’s controversial loss to Michigan. The Broncos thought they had completed a stunning road upset over No.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 6
Michigan Football Studs and Duds From Thrilling Week 1 Win Over Western Michigan

Michigan Football Studs and Duds From Thrilling Week 1 Win Over Western Michigan

This was supposed to be a tune up game. It certainly looked like it was going to be one after Michigan’s first series of the game resulted in the Wolverines marching down the field for a touchdown.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6
Western Michigan got screwed by controversial last-second ruling against Michigan

Western Michigan got screwed by controversial last-second ruling against Michigan

One polarizing ruling in the final seconds decided Saturday’s wild Michigan-Western Michigan clash at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. Western Michigan, leading 12-7 with nine seconds left, needed just one more defensive stand to secure a stunning season-opening upset over No.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 5
Slo-Mo Video Shows Ref Made Clear Mistake to End Michigan Game

Slo-Mo Video Shows Ref Made Clear Mistake to End Michigan Game

For one remarkable moment, it looked like Western Michigan took down Michigan at the Big House in what would have been the biggest upset in college football’s Week 1 games, by far.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 5
Michigan Survives Western Michigan on Controversial Hail Mary

Michigan Survives Western Michigan on Controversial Hail Mary

Michigan’s 2026 season opener turned into one of the wildest finishes of the college football season. The Wolverines escaped Western Michigan 13-12 Saturday night at the Big House, but the victory came with plenty of controversy.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 6
Michigan avoids upset on controversial Hail Mary that never should have happened

Michigan avoids upset on controversial Hail Mary that never should have happened

The first game of the Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan resulted in a win, but it's not one that anybody at the program should be feeling good about. It might also be the most controversial win that happens throughout the entirety of the 2026 college football season.

Big Ten explains timing, review process for Michigan's Hail Mary winner
The 'College football color teams' quiz
College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 2
Michigan Wolverines Land Aggressive Heisman Trophy Take

Michigan Wolverines Land Aggressive Heisman Trophy Take

Jake Butt has never been one to mince words about Michigan football, and the former Wolverine tight end just put a sizable expectation on the back of junior running back Jordan Marshall.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / August 25
Michigan football won't like analyst's latest ranking

Michigan football won't like analyst's latest ranking

The Michigan Wolverines kick off their season on Sept. 5 against the Western Michigan Broncos, and it can't come soon enough.

Big Ten makes rule change to keep NFL players out of college football
Big Ten programs facing major penalties if they violate new rule on NFL prohibition
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Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll Commits To Michigan

Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll Commits To Michigan

The University of Michigan continues to add notable commitments. The Wolverines hockey program announced that they’ve received a commitment from forward Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll, a prospect eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft.

Michigan Wolverines News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Dima Zhilkin Commits To University Of Michigan

The University of Michigan Wolverines are adding another top prospect to the program. According to Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, and later confirmed by Jeff Marek of The Sheet, the Wolverines have received a commitment from forward Dima Zhilkin.

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