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Predicting Michigan Football’s depth chart before fall camp: Defense, special teams
Despite a new coaching staff, Michigan’s defense should still be among the best in the Big Ten in 2026 thanks to some exciting new additions to the roster on top of some strong returning players. Yesterday, we took one last look at what the offensive depth chart could look like as the Wolverines head into […]
Michigan Football making strides with elite in-state WR Deandre Bidden
The No. 7 overall wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class resides less than an hour from Michigan. Deandre Bidden, the next perennial star to come out of The Mitten State, out of powerhouse Harper Woods, is maintaining his interest in the hometown school this offseason with the change in leadership. Three of his 10 […]
LB Chase Taylor’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
Michigan lost its top four linebackers from last season and now finds itself needing plenty of production this season from relatively unproven and inexperienced players. A candidate to take on a bigger role is sophomore Chase Taylor. Here’s a look at what Taylor’s path has been to get him to this potential breakout season and […]
Predicting Michigan Football’s depth chart before fall camp: Offense
It’s full steam ahead towards the 2026 college football season, with Michigan set to start fall camp this week, the last benchmark before games begin. We’ve given a few predictions so far this offseason as to what the depth chart would look like, but a few slight (and some not so slight) changes could be […]
Why Kyle Whittingham’s comments on the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry shouldn’t be controversial
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham didn’t give Ohio State bulletin board material at Big Ten Media Day. Whittingham didn’t talk trash about the Buckeyes heading into his first season as Michigan’s head coach. Whittingham called Ohio State head coach Ryan Day a good person; he said he has respect for the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, but […]
4 takeaways from 2026 Big Ten Football Media Day
The amount of storylines that developed at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago last week were seemingly endless. Having attended Michigan’s portion of Media Days, here are four topics that stood out to me, including news and notes surrounding the Michigan Wolverines and the Big Ten as a whole. Michigan is under a microscope, […]
4 Big Ten football coaches on the hot seat entering the 2026 season
The Big Ten has no shortage of established coaches heading into the 2026 season, but not all of them enter the year with the same level of job security. While programs like Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan and Indiana feel confident in their leadership, several coaches across the conference are entering pivotal campaigns that could determine […]
Recruiting Roundup: 4-star defender sets visit for Michigan Football vs Oklahoma game
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that analysts make, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know today… Newly offered LB sets […]
What’s an acceptable record for Michigan in 2026? Fans weigh in
Earlier this week, we asked fans what they’d consider an acceptable number of losses for the Michigan Wolverines in 2026. And now the results are in. 47% of fans voted that three losses are acceptable. Michigan has its work cut out for them this season, as they have a particularly hard schedule. Michigan’s coaching staff […]
Report: Michigan contacts 2 veteran linebackers seeking 5th year of NCAA eligibility
Michigan appears to be doing its homework on a pair of experienced linebackers after a recent court ruling created an unexpected pool of potential transfer portal additions. According to On3’s Ethan McDowell ($), the Wolverines have contacted former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick and former Western Kentucky linebacker Jaylen Wester. “Talks have not advanced far […]
Scientifically determining the better end zone at Michigan Stadium
A month from now, the focus will be squarely on the 2026 college football season, which features real expectations for the Michigan Wolverines despite all of the chaos of the offseason. The time to lock in is very close, but I wanted to perform one more labor-intensive yet not hugely beneficial “analysis” before we reach […]
The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 5
We’re into the Top 5 of our offseason series ranking the best players from the Michigan Wolverines championship in 1989 to the team that just won it in April of this year. We’ve had a bunch of Michigan Men to this point, but in the new era of college sports, we have the first guy […]
Why WR Andrew Marsh thinks Michigan Football’s pass game will be better in 2026
One of the biggest criticisms of Michigan’s offense the last two years was its inconsistent pass game. While the Wolverines leaned on a productive rushing attack, explosive pass plays were few and far between, allowing opposing defenses to crowd the line of scrimmage and make life difficult for Jordan Marshall and company. Star sophomore wide […]
Michigan Basketball hires Dylan Murphy as assistant coach under Mike Boynton Jr.
Mike Boynton Jr. continues to fill out his coaching staff in Ann Arbor, as he has hired Dylan Murphy as an assistant coach for the Michigan men’s basketball program. The news was first reported by 247Sports. Murphy brings a diverse background in both NBA and G League coaching and analytics to a Wolverines staff that […]
How Kyle Whittingham’s improving Michigan’s strength program after shocking regression under Sherrone Moore
The Michigan Wolverines football program has had failures on and off the field over the last two years, particularly because of poor decisions made by former head coach Sherrone Moore. Moore, who was fired last December, had a strength and conditioning program that regressed mightily from the Jim Harbaugh era. When Harbaugh left to become […]
LB Troy Bowles’ path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
Kyle Whittingham was on The Rich Eisen Show earlier this week and expressed some concern about the second and third phases of Michigan’s defense. “Little thin in the secondary as far as guys that have accumulated a lot of reps,” Whittingham said. “Same with linebacker — we’ve got some really good young players but not […]
Fans think this Michigan Football defender will lead the team in tackles in 2026
We asked, you answered! This week, we asked you all on The Feed about which player you think will lead Michigan in tackling this season. It’s not a huge sample size, but a majority of people expect linebacker Troy Bowles to have the most tackles on the team when all is said and done. Linebackers […]
Friday Discussion: Are jersey patches inevitable in college football?
Earlier this week, it was announced Ohio State reached a deal with Chase Bank to put a sponsorship patch on their uniform for $15 million. Shortly after that, Notre Dame announced a partnership deal with SoFi to put a patch on their jerseys in exchange for $18-20 million. In the NIL era, this isn’t overly […]
Recruiting Roundup: Michigan Football trending up for rising QB recruit
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that analysts make, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know today… Michigan trending up with […]
Why Michigan’s Jordan Marshall believes he’s the best RB in the Big Ten
Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall looked ahead to the 2026 season at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Thursday, and he didn’t mince words. “I’m confident enough to say I think I’m the best running back in the Big Ten,” Marshall told the media. “If you don’t have that mindset, who would […]
Why Kyle Whittingham wants an NFL-model salary cap in college football
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham spoke at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Thursday, and he explained why there needs to be a “seismic change” to the college football landscape in the coming years. NIL has completely changed college athletics in recent years, and a lack of rules and regulations on player compensation […]
How training with Joe Burrow has influenced Michigan QB Bryce Underwood
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is entering his sophomore season and second year as Michigan’s starting quarterback. Underwood has been training with quarterback trainer Jordan Palmer this offseason to work on all facets of his game. Palmer trains a lot of high profile quarterbacks, including Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow. At Big Ten Media Day, Underwood […]
3 takeaways from Kyle Whittingham’s first Big Ten Media Days appearance
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham took the podium at Big Ten Media Days for the very first time on Thursday in Chicago, offering insight into his quarterback, the culture he’s trying to build, and his vision for the Wolverines entering the 2026 season. While Whittingham touched on a variety of topics, three themes stood out […]
Everything Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham said at Big Ten Media Days
First-year Michigan Football head coach Kyle Whittingham took to the podium at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Thursday. Here’s everything he had to say during his first session with the media, courtesy of ASAP Sports. KYLE WHITTINGHAM: Thank you. Great to be here. Media Day has always been one of my favorite days […]
Michigan Football 2026 position group breakdown: Tight ends
Good tight end play has been integral to Michigan’s identity for years. It fits a familiar script — hand off the ball to the running back, pick up three yards, hand it off again, get another three yards. Third down, call a hitch or a curl and throw the ball to a big, steady-handed tight end […]
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