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On3: Michigan now among college football's biggest NIL spenders

It wasn't all that long ago that Michigan was widely viewed as an underachiever in the world of NIL. Despite having no shortage of wealthy donors and institutional resources, many believed Michigan was a sleeping giant -- held back only by the decision-makers in Ann Arbor.

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Michigan football predicted to lose key 2026 LB target to Georgia

Arguably, the biggest need Michigan has remaining in the 2026 class is at linebacker. While the Wolverines would love to land five-star RB Savion Hiter -- who is the best remaining target for Michigan -- the Wolverines are going to need some linebackers after this upcoming season.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 15

'Michigan is putting up a fight' for coveted LB Nick Abrams ahead of Wednesday's decision

One of Michigan's biggest remaining targets left on its 2026 recruiting board is LB Nick Abrams. The Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh School product will make his college decision on Wednesday, and he will decide between Michigan, Georgia, Oregon, and Alabama.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 14

Elite Michigan running back target rated as 5-star in brand-new Rivals300 rankings

A Michigan football running back target in the class of 2026 has found himself in an elite class. On Monday, Rivals revealed its first-ever Rivals300 rankings by counting down the top 25 players in the country in the class of 2026.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 14

Report: SEC school will push to flip Michigan offensive line commit

During its sensational month of recruiting in June, one of the prospects Michigan football was able to reel in to commit to its class of 2026 was four-star offensive tackle Malaki Lee out of Hawaii.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 14

Nick Saban to Michigan football? One analyst says it's not impossible

Nick Saban is arguably the greatest college football coach of all time. He won seven national champinonships -- one with LSU and six with Alabama -- along with being named AP Coach of the Year twice during his long tenure in college.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 14

Rivals ranks Michigan 5-star commit as No. 5 prospect in the nation

The Michigan Wolverines secured a major victory on the recruiting trail last month when five-star edge rusher Carter Meadows announced his commitment. The Washington D.C.

Dusty May News / UM Hoops / July 14

McKenney and Grady’s work ethic catches Dusty May’s eye as freshmen compete for roles

Just over a week ago, Michigan coach Dusty May was in Switzerland watching transfer forward Morez Johnson Jr. and redshirt freshman forward Oscar Goodman compete in the FIBA U19 World Cup.

Michigan Wolverines News / UM Hoops / July 14

First look at Michigan basketball: What we learned about each player in summer practice

Michigan opened its doors to media for an offseason workout Sunday, providing the first look at the 2025-26 Wolverines. The one-hour session featured mixed lineups, drills and some short modified rules scrimmages, but was enough to form some early impressions of the new-look roster and build anticipation for November.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 14

Yaxel Lendeborg reveals Big Ten team he's most excited to face, updates on Michigan freshmen

Former UAB big man Yaxel Lendeborg chose to come to Ann Arbor to play his final year of college basketball. He went through the draft process, but the skilled, do-it-all player felt like it was best to play under coach Dusty May for one year.

Bryce Underwood News / A to Z Sports / July 14

Bryce Underwood admits he’s already undergone a change with the Michigan Wolverines that should worry Big Ten opponents

Despite this being just the second season for Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, the Wolverines are entering a new era — and it has everything to do with Bryce Underwood, who arrives with more hype at the quarterback position than the program has seen ever.

Dusty May News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 13

Dusty May believes Michigan basketball can be 'even more unique' in 2025-26

The 2024-25 version of Michigan basketball was unique in the sense it had two 7-footers opposing teams had to deal with in Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin, with Wolf being able to work in the pick and roll while being able to create and make shots, while Goldin provided a forceful presence at the rim.