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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Ohio State walked out of the Big House with a 27-9 win over Michigan. The Buckeyes broke the four-game streak the Wolverines had over Ohio State, and OSU proved to be the better team.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 29

‘Should Absolutely Be an Automatic Ejection’: Should Jaishawn Barham’s Unsportsmanlike Conduct Have Led to Ejection? Buckeye Fan Reacts

One of the most stunning moments in college football came in the first quarter of Saturday’s rivalry clash between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 29

Michigan player somehow doesn’t get ejected after attempted head butt on official

The No. 15 Michigan Wolverines are taking on the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in the final week of the college football season. It’s one of the biggest rivalries in the nation, as things can get chippy at any moment.

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College Football News / The Spun / November 29

Michigan Player Headbutts Referee, Somehow Avoids Ejection

Well, it didn't take long for things to get crazy between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan. After kicking a field goal on its opening drive of the game, Michigan intercepted Julian Sayin's second pass attempt of the afternoon.

Everything Michigan coach Pernell McPhee said ahead of Northwestern -- including 'violent' Jaishawn Barham

Michigan outside linebackers coach Pernell McPhee met with the media on Wednesday and he discussed plenty of things. The former Ravens player played under Wink Martindale, and he touched on his relationship there.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 1

Michigan football starter exits Purdue game with apparent injury

The Michigan linebacker unit keeps getting thinner. Entering the night, the Wolverines were down a pair of starting-caliber linebackers after both Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder were ruled out.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 1

Wink Martindale sends message to Michigan football players who want more play time

After playing linebacker all of last season and the first two games of the 2025 season, Michigan moved Jaishawn Barham to edge against Central Michigan.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 25

Michigan LB Barham gets massive praise from rival coach

Michigan LB Jaishawn Barham gets massive praise from rival coach

You've got to be a pretty darn good football player to have the head coach from another team talk about you in the media after you played his squad.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Michigan LB Jaishawn Barham Compared by Teammate to 2025 NFL First Rounder

The Michigan Wolverines won their second biggest road game of the season this past Saturday and are resting up in preparation for the Wisconsin Badgers on October 4 at the Big House in Ann Arbor.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 24

Defensive report card: Jaishawn Barham bolsters grades through 4 weeks

The Michigan Wolverines are sitting at 3-1 entering the bye week. Michigan will come back in two weeks to face Wisconsin at home. Michigan's defense underwhelmed in both Week 1 and Week 2, but the Wolverines have played winning football the past two weeks.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 14

Watch all nine TD scores from Michigan against Central Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The Michigan Wolverines moved to 2-1 following a 63-3 win over Central Michigan on Saturday. The Wolverines' defense played extremely well, and the experiment of seeing Jaishawn Barham playing edge worked to perfection.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Michigan players are giving the Oklahoma Sooners some of the best bulletin board material they could have asked for

The biggest game of the week has to be the Oklahoma Sooners hosting the Michigan Wolverines, two teams that have some of the best histories in college football.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 4

Michigan's defense will use the Jaishawn Barham suspension as a rallying call

Losing a player of the caliber of linebacker Jaishawn Barham is never optimal for a team's dynamics. Barham is exceptionally talented, capable of affecting games in significant ways.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 3

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore questions targeting rule after NCAA upholds Jaishawn Barham's suspension

Just over five minutes into the third quarter during Michigan's Week 1 win over New Mexico this past Saturday, it looked like the Wolverines had come up with a big defensive play as Jaishawn Barham came flying off the edge and got to Lobos QB Jack Layne for a sack in what would have been a huge tackle for loss.

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College Football News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Michigan Wolverines Using 1st Half Suspension Of Defensive Star As Motivation Versus Oklahoma

The Michigan Wolverines enter their highly anticipated showdown with Oklahoma carrying an extra chip on their shoulder. Senior linebacker Jaishawn Barham’s controversial targeting penalty and subsequent ejection against New Mexico means he’ll miss the first half of Saturday night’s game in Norman.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 2

Players who should emerge for Michigan following Jaishawn Barham's suspension

Michigan football took a big hit on Saturday night when it lost star linebacker Jaishawn Barham to a very questionable targeting call. Barham, who was second on the team in 2024 for tackles, appeared to have a strip sack, along with a scoop-and-score, but the refs ruled Barham as targeting QB Jack Layne.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 1

Michigan Football Suspensions: Barham and Moore

The first week of the season has already been defined by a Michigan football suspension, not the Wolverines’ victory over New Mexico. Linebacker Jaishawn Barham, who totaled 66 tackles in 2024, will miss the first half at Oklahoma after his targeting appeal was denied.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 1

Michigan LB Jaishawn Barham's targeting penalty upheld by Big Ten

Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham's targeting penalty from the second half of its season opener was upheld by the Big Ten, and he'll be forced to miss the first half of Saturday's top-25 matchup at Oklahoma, head coach Sherrone Moore said Monday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Sherrone Moore not happy with ejection, but makes strong statement on Michigan Wolverines linebackers beyond Jaishawn Barham

The Michigan Wolverines took care of business in Week 1 as they defeated the New Mexico Lobos 34-17, but their success came at a price. Yes, Bryce Underwood handled his first start smoothly, flashing some of his five star upside, gelling some new weapons along the way.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Jake Butt Calls for Change to Targeting Rule After Jaishawn Barham Suspension vs. New Mexico

The Michigan Wolverines showed a lot of positive signs against New Mexico in their first game of the season on Saturday night at the Big House in Ann Arbor, resulting in a 34-17 opening-game win.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Controversial Targeting Call in Michigan-New Mexico Means Bad News for Major Week 2 Game

With college football being back, it also means that the most controversial rule in the sport is also back. In a play that looked like it would be on his career mixtape when the NFL draft rolls around, Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham blasted New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne for a sack.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 25