Michigan Wolverines: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Cancer Survivor Ex-Michigan QB Earns Starting Role at ACC

Bryce Underwood’s QB1 spot at Michigan was secured even before his freshman year began. Despite the criticism that followed his debut season, new head coach Kyle Whittingham was quick to declare him the starting quarterback in 2026 as well.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 19

Michigan Basketball Scores Key Transfer Commitment

Roster building never stops in the new era of college basketball, and new head coach Mike Boynton Jr. continues to reload his roster as Michigan seeks to defend its title.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 19

Michigan Launches New Partnership Program, What Does it Mean?

College football sure isn’t what it used to be. Traditions and things that used to matter have gone by the wayside in the name of the almighty dollar. Michigan, a school rooted in tradition has embraced the future with a major announcement on Wednesday.

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 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 / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 15

What Michigan Football's Preseason Means for Wolverine's Transfer Portal Future

It was a unique situation for Michigan football this past offseason. The Wolverines announced the firing of Sherrone Moore and the hiring of Kyle Whittingham, which happened nearly a month apart from one another.

Michigan Wolverines News / Draft Nation / August 18

Big Ten Series: 2026 Michigan Football Season Preview

The consensus around Ann Arbor in 2025 was that when the Wolverines were 9-2, with losses only to Oklahoma and USC on the road. Things were looking good. In the mind of the Maize & Blue faithful, however, heading into the season finale with #1 Ohio State, Michigan had put enough on their resume that they should have been included in the CFP.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 15

Predicting Every Michigan Football Game, Final Score in 2026 — Is 10 Wins Possible?

Michigan has one of the toughest schedules this season. The Wolverines won't have much time to get things figured out with two new coordinators in place this year.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 14

Michigan Football's 'Best Pass Rusher' is Battling for a Starting Role in 2026

When Michigan coaches speak about the Wolverines' defense entering 2026, it's usually them saying it's going to be the strength of the team. Kyle Whittingham has said it on multiple occasions, and Jay Hill has shared similar sentiments when speaking about his defense.

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

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.