Michigan Wolverines: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bryce Underwood News / EssentiallySports / August 29

Pressure Mounts on Bryce Underwood in ESPN Analyst’s Surprise Michigan Verdict

On paper, Michigan has plenty working in its favor heading into 2026. A powerful backfield, a steadier receiving corps, an attacking offensive front, and eight home games.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 29

Projecting Final Michigan Football Offensive Two-Deep Ahead of Game Week

Fall camp has concluded for Michigan football and the Wolverines are going to take the field next Saturday for their opening game against Western Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 29

3 Risers, 3 Fallers From Michigan Football's Fall Camp Entering Game Week

Fall camp has come to a close in Ann Arbor and in one week, Michigan will take the field for its opening game. The Wolverines are looking to get back into the College Football Playoff under Kyle Whittingham, who embarks on a new journey.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 28

Michigan Football's Breakout Star has Emerged as Wolverines' Best Pass Rusher

As Michigan gears up for game week, the Wolverines are still trying to sort out a few position battles along both sides of the line. The Wolverines want to put their best five offensive linemen on the field, and Michigan wants to find its best pass rusher to play alongside John Henry Daley at edge.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 27

Michigan Football Has 4 Starting CBs — But Depth is a Concern Entering 2026

The Wolverines' defensive line has been tabbed as the strength of the defense, but Michigan's cornerback room is right up there with them, and the Wolverines could have the top starting trio in the Big Ten.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 27

4 Observations From Michigan Basketball's Come-From-Behind Win Over Mega SuperBet

It was a reversal for Michigan basketball on Thursday. On both Sunday and Monday, the Wolverines held leads over Lithuania's national team, and B team, respectively but second-half collapses did Michigan in.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 27

Michigan Basketball Freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. Suffers Apparent Injury in Exhibition

Michigan basketball had already been hit with the injury bug since it left to go overseas for a three-game exhibition tour. In Game 1, center Moustapha Thiam got rolled up on by guard Elliot Cadeau, and he left the game after playing in less than six minutes of action.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 27

Three Games Michigan Fans Should Watch Before the Wolverines’ Season Opener

We are two days away from the opening day of the college football season, with a handful of teams playing a Week 0 game. That list does not include Michigan, whose fans will need to wait another week to see the Wolverines take the field.

Rod Moore News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 27

Michigan NFL Draft Stock Watch: A Healthy Rod Moore is a Riser

Rod Moore was the best college safety to forgo the 2024 NFL Draft. After a stellar 2023 season in which the junior safety helped lead the Wolverines to a title, Moore opted against entering his name in the draft, one in which he was an expected second or third round selection.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 27

How to Watch Michigan Basketball's Final Game in Foreign Tour vs. Mega Superbet

The Michigan Wolverines are on the last leg of their foreign tour. The Maize and Blue suffered two losses at the hands of Lithuania, losing to both its national team and its B team.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 26

Biggest Questions Michigan Football Still Faces Before Week 1

Michigan football will kick off their season on September 5th at home against the Western Michigan Broncos. It will be Kyle Whiggingham's first game as the head coach for Michigan, and they still have some questions that need to be answered before the season kicks off.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 26

12 Michigan Players Added to College Football 27 Game — What's Their Overall Ratings?

The beloved college football video game made its return ahead of the 2024 football season and a change from before, real college football players can opt into the game, which allows EA Sports to use their name, image, and likeness (NIL) to put them into the game.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 26

4 Things I Want to See From Michigan Basketball in Final Foreign Tour Game

Michigan has had a rough start to its foreign tour. The Wolverines played two games in Lithuania, losing to the national team on Sunday and then the B Team on Monday.

Bryce Underwood News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 26

How a Quarterback Can be Successful in Michigan Football's Offense in 2026

Bryce Underwood enters Year 2 as Michigan's starting quarterback and after an up-and-down freshman season, he looks to turn the corner under the new coaching staff in Ann Arbor.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 25

8 Bold Predictions for Michigan Football in 2026 — Bryce Underwood Breaking a Record?

Fall camp is almost in the books and Michigan will start gearing up for its first game that will take place on Sept. 5 against Western Michigan. Following a 9-4 season a year ago, the Wolverines are looking to get back into Big Ten contention, along with making a College Football Playoff.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / August 25

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

Ryan Day has a lot to be happy about with analyst's Ohio State ranking

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

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.

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / August 21

Michigan loses promising freshman OL to season-ending injury

When Michigan takes the field this season, they won't have one of their promising young stars on the roster.

Utah suing Freddie Whittingham over departure to Michigan

Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football

Three college football coaches who could contend for NFL jobs in 2027

Four preseason unranked teams that could make College Football Playoff

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

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 11

Kyle Whittingham faces immediate pressure to return Michigan to the Big Ten elite

Kyle Whittingham has yet to coach his first game at Michigan, but patience will not be included in his welcome package.

Why Ohio State has more to lose than any other team in college football

Three most overrated college football teams in preseason coaches' poll

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

Weekly Syllabus: PCSA misses summer cut-off, possible CFP expansion and more

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' 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 / Yardbarker / July 26