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What’s Michigan’s biggest issue two games into the season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Michigan fans and fans across the country. The Michigan Wolverines are 2-0 on the season, but both games have been close — winning 13-12 versus Western Michigan and 17-10 against Oklahoma. In this […]
Out of the Blue: Michigan Hockey head coach Brandon Naurato previews the 2026-27 season
On today’s Out of the Blue podcast, Andrew is joined by Michigan Hockey head coach Brandon Naurato. Naurato walks through the offseason, the health status of a few players, the identity of this year’s squad, and a rapid fire segment with the freshman class. Be sure to submit any mailbag questions to [email protected]. This is […]
Wolverines in the NFL: Aidan Hutchinson starts 2026 with 2 sacks vs New Orleans
Former Michigan Wolverines wasted little time making an impact during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. From Aidan Hutchinson getting after the quarterback to Nico Collins finding the end zone, here are some of the best performances from Michigan alumni to open the year. Aidan Hutchinson, edge, Detroit Lions New year, same Hutchinson. He […]
Michigan Football Film Room: Jay Hill’s 3-3-5 masterclass vs. Oklahoma
My wife played basketball at Ohio University. Still green and white, but the lesser of two state evils. If you find yourself in Athens, be prepared; their common chant of “O-U, OH YEAH” is everywhere. It’s like “O-H” in Columbus except they aren’t justifying their ability to spell. Not a house divided by any means […]
Recruiting Roundup: OU win fuels massive recruiting weekend for Michigan
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our twice-a-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 makes big impression […]
Whittingham talks improvements during Radio Show
It would not be a repeat of the Western Michigan escape on Saturday in the Big House. The Michigan Football mantra this past week was “do more,” head coach Kyle Whittingham said on the Inside Michigan Football Radio Show. All last week, Whittingham stressed the need for physicality and violence. While the offensive line and […]
Kyle Whittingham talks getting Michigan RB Jordan Marshall ‘on track’
It’s been a slow start to the season for Michigan running back Jordan Marshall. Marshall had 11 carries in Week 1 against Western Michigan for 44 yards and had 11 carries in Week 2 versus Oklahoma for 32 yards and a touchdown. Marshall is averaging 3.5 yards per carry after averaging 6.2 yards per carry […]
Kickoff time, TV network announced for Michigan Football vs Iowa
The Michigan Wolverines return to The Big House this Saturday to take on UTEP, but they will begin their Big Ten campaign the following week when they host the Iowa Hawkeyes. Before now, we didn’t have any information as far as when that game would start or what TV network it would be aired on. […]
News and notes from Kyle Whittingham’s pre-UTEP press conference
The Michigan Wolverines are coming off a huge upset victory over the Oklahoma Sooners and are now preparing for the non-conference finale vs UTEP this Saturday (3:30 p.m., BTN). Head coach Kyle Whittingham met with the media on Monday morning to preview the game and give his final thoughts on the Oklahoma matchup. Here are […]
‘We’re too undisciplined’: Michigan Football hoping to fix alarming penalties
The Michigan Wolverines came away with a 17-10 statement win over No. 11 Oklahoma on Saturday to remain unbeaten, but one glaring issue that has plagued the team throughout the first two weeks of the season is unnecessary penalties. In two games this season, Michigan has committed an alarming 10 penalties per game, which is […]
Michigan Football injury updates for Andrew Babalola, Carter Meadows
Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham offered some injury updates on Monday morning during his weekly press conference. He spoke about offensive lineman Andrew Babalola and edge rusher Carter Meadows, and it’s a bit of a good news/bad news situation regarding those two. Starting with the bad — Babalola “had a setback,” per Whittingham, and […]
Big Ten Football Power Rankings are completely shaken up after Week 2
Everything changed in Week 2. Michigan stunned Oklahoma at the Big House, Ohio State chocked away a huge lead in Austin, and Oregon fell in what could be the biggest upset of the season. Accordingly, our power rankings changed dramatically as we can only judge teams by what’s happened on the field. Here’s what we’ve […]
What we learned about Michigan Football in Week 2: An elite pass rush emerges
After a Week 1 to forget for the Michigan Wolverines, the maize and blue stunned college football with an upset win over the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners in the Big House. It was a full-team response to an entire week of controversy and contempt by media and fans from across the country. Kyle Whittingham deserves […]
Intel: Visiting recruiting targets and commits rave about Michigan Football’s upset win
Michigan Football enters Week 3 with a 2-0 record following an upset thriller over SEC foe Oklahoma. The Wolverines made it a priority to host double-digit recruits for the spectacle, and after reeling from being a part of the atmosphere, the visitors were grateful of their decision to be in Ann Arbor. Maize n Brew […]
Out of the Blue: Michigan Upsets Oklahoma
On today’s Out of the Blue podcast, the boys break down Michigan’s bounce-back, 17-10, victory over Oklahoma. How was this possible after last week’s nail-biter over a MAC opponent and how does this game reset the narrative around quarterback Bryce Underwood, head coach Kyle Whittingham and the program as a whole? Be sure to submit […]
Michigan moves up one spot in ESPN’s SP+ rankings after win over Oklahoma
Michigan changed the narrative of its season on Saturday with a win over No. 11-ranked Oklahoma at the Big House. Despite entering the matchup as an underdog, the Wolverines won a rock fight by a 17-10 final score. With the win, Michigan’s standing didn’t really change that much in the eyes of Bill Connelly’s and […]
Michigan Football returns to AP Top 25 Poll after stunning Oklahoma
As the dust settles on a thrilling day of college football, there’s a shakeup in the AP Poll — and it’s one that’s put the Michigan football team back where it belongs. Following a shocking, defensively dominant upset over then-No. 11 Oklahoma, the Wolverines have returned to the Top 25, rising to No. 19. Despite […]
Michigan Football CB Jyaire Hill ‘atoned’ for crucial penalty with game-changing INT
With the Oklahoma Sooners back up at their own goal line, Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill committed a back-breaking penalty that allowed the Sooners to retain possession and eventually tie the game. But as head coach Kyle Whittingham put it after the game, Hill “atoned for it” with a pivotal interception to set up Michigan’s game-winning […]
PFF grades, snap counts from Michigan’s upset win over No. 11 Oklahoma
Michigan looked like a completely different football team on Saturday afternoon. One week removed from the last-second miracle to survive Western Michigan, the Wolverines entered their matchup with No. 11 Oklahoma as underdogs and walked away with a 17-10 statement victory. Michigan improved to 2-0 in the process, giving Kyle Whittingham his first ranked win […]
Fans react to Michigan’s huge upset win over Oklahoma: “Defense is real,” “No turnovers today”
Michigan Football had a statement win over No. 11 Oklahoma on Saturday. The Wolverines were an underdog, and after their performance against Western Michigan, a win felt like a long shot. Yet, here we are celebrating a 2-0 start to the Kyle Whittingham era. We asked you to sum up your thoughts on the game […]
Michigan Football’s CFP odds soar in latest ESPN FPI Rankings
A week ago, the sky was falling, the Michigan Football program looked doomed for a dark stretch and ESPN’s FPI Rankings had little faith in the Wolverines. However, after Michigan’s (2-0, 0-0) win over Oklahoma, this feels like a completely new season, and one with plenty of bright outcomes. The system did drop the Wolverines […]
4 winners, 2 losers from Michigan Football’s upset vs Oklahoma
Oh, man! That was a fun game to watch. Michigan took down the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners at home on Saturday, 17-10. Oklahoma’s offense has some real threats, but Michigan’s defense was just better on Saturday. After each game, we recognize what went well and what needs work. After a win like this, it’s always […]
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables praises Michigan QB Bryce Underwood
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables had good things to say about Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood after a 17-10 victory for Michigan over his Oklahoma Sooners. Underwood gashed Oklahoma for 87 yards on the ground, including a rushing score from 38 yards out. “He’s actually exactly who we thought he was,” Venables said. “A really talented […]
Kyle Whittingham evaluates Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s performance vs Oklahoma
The Michigan Wolverines pulled off an upset over No. 11 Oklahoma, winning 17-10. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s running prowess aided Michigan in the win, rushing 18 times for 87 yards with a key 38-yard touchdown scamper. While Michigan leaned on Underwood’s legs heavily, his arm was not — going 9-of-17 for 111 yards. “It was […]
Photo Gallery: Recruits take in Michigan Football’s upset win over the Sooners
The marquee non-conference matchup for Michigan Football saw a group of elite recruits come to campus. Various targets who visited and saw the upset win included the No. 1 overall offensive tackle and cornerback in the 2028 recruiting class, multiple flip targets and many more. 2027 five-star WR Dakota Guerrant, Oregon Commit, Harper Woods (Mich.) […]