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3 lessons Michigan must learn from Dusty May’s departure
Once is by chance, twice a coincidence? Whether or not the trend of head coaches leaving directly after winning the national championship turns into an actual pattern remains to be seen (Brandon Naurato??), but the Michigan Wolverines cannot afford to bury their head in the sand following the departure of Dusty May. While Jim Harbaugh’s […]
5-star freshman Brandon McCoy reaffirms commitment to Michigan Basketball
The Wolverines had some fireworks go off on the Fourth of July, as true freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. has reaffirmed his commitment to Michigan Basketball. A McDonald’s All American and the No. 14 overall prospect in the class, per 247Sports’ composite, McCoy played for Team USA last summer and won the gold. In seven games, […]
The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 9
Today, we continue our list of the best Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989 with a program hero who helped right the ship after the Ed Martin scandal — three-time All Big Ten honoree Manny Harris. No. 9 – Manny Harris – Score: 113.0 Michigan went 11 years without sniffing the NCAA Tournament in part […]
DL Trey Pierce’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
Very few national champions remain on Michigan heading into 2026. Of the limited players who were on that 2023 team under Jim Harbaugh, even less actually saw significant playing time. Defensive lineman Trey Pierce is an anomaly and is primed to be a leader and one of the best players on a strong defensive front […]
Q&A: Coach of Michigan Football edge commit Ifeanyi Emedobi dives deep on the elite pass rusher
Maize n Brew caught up with Kalen Desrosiers, a defensive line and linebacker training specialist at TractionAP, based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, to discuss 2027 four-star Michigan edge rusher commit Ifeanyi Emedobi. Desrosiers works closely with Emedobi, who pledged to the Wolverines last month following an official visit, helping the junior ascend developmentally which […]
Fans declare who will lead Michigan Football in rushing in 2026
This week, we asked in The Feed who fans think will lead Michigan in rushing yards during the 2026 season. Many of you gave us your thoughts, and most of you said Jordan Marshall, who got 92 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, freshman Savion Hiter got eight percent, and while there’s respect for Bryson Kuzdzal, […]
Lincoln Cosby, Joseph Hartman both staying at Michigan
Michigan and interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. have retained the future well up to this point, with returning players and incoming transfers already committing to the future of the program. Among those already returning are Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau, as well as transfers J.P. Estrella and Moustapha Thiam. Now, according to reports, the […]
Friday Discussion: What jersey numbers are the most synonymous with one Michigan Football player?
Yesterday ESPN posted a story that is sure to stir up engagement, as it is arguably the most subjective article of all time. They chose who they believe to be the greatest college football player with each jersey number of all time. Michigan was well-represented in the honorable mention category, but only one player was […]
Ranking Michigan Basketball’s 5 biggest remaining retention priorities
Interim Michigan men’s basketball head coach Mike Boynton is doing everything in his power to keep the band together. Concurrently, he is also proving he is the right man for the job long term. And thus far, job well done! Boynton has already secured the returns of Trey McKenney, Elliott Cadeau, Moustapha Thiam and J.P […]
5 former Michigan Basketball players set to debut in NBA Summer League
After having three players selected in the NBA Draft lottery for the first time in school history, the Michigan Wolverines will be well represented in the 2026 NBA Summer League with five players set to make their professional debuts this month. Here’s a breakdown of the former Michigan players taking the court in the NBA’s […]
Jake Singer: Farewell and thank you, Maize n Brew
To the readers and my colleagues, After three incredible years covering the Michigan football and basketball programs, I am sad to say that this is my last week at SB Nation’s Maize n Brew. If you couldn’t tell in my writing, Maize and Blue run in my blood. My father, a Michigan alumnus, passed down […]
Recruiting Roundup: New commit reveals why he picked Michigan over Ohio State
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 lands four-star CB […]
Michigan Football Coaching Spotlight: Kyle Whittingham
Kyle Whittingham announced he was stepping down as Utah’s head coach on December 12, 2025. Many foresaw this move as the conclusion of the career of one of the longest-tenured coaches in college football. Then, on December 26, 2025, he was named the 22nd head coach at Michigan. This is the first time in his […]
2 former Michigan women’s basketball players sign with 3XBA for 2026 season
Last week, former Michigan women’s basketball guard Jordan Hobbs and former wing Leigha Brown announced they would be competing in the 2026 3XBA season. Hobbs represents Team Flight alongside Dara Mabrey, Merritt Hempe and Okako Adika. Brown plays for Puerto Rico with Adryana Quezada, Sariana Rodriguez and Ashley Torres. The touring 3×3 basketball league has […]
Ranking the Top 5 Big Ten cornerbacks for 2026 football season
The Big Ten is absolutely loaded at the cornerback position, and there are plenty of candidates for the top spot. If you like man-to-man shutdown players, zone specialists, playmakers and/or all-around wrecking balls, this may be the conference for you. Here are our five best corners in the Big Ten heading into 2026. No. 5 […]
How Landon DuPont compares to Michigan’s great defensemen of years past
Last week, the Michigan hockey team landed its next possible superstar. Highly touted defenseman Landon DuPont, already the prospective No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, announced his commitment to the Wolverines on June 24. DuPont has widely been hailed as a generational prospect and potentially the best defenseman to be drafted into […]
J.P. Estrella reaffirms commitment to Michigan Basketball
Mike Boynton Jr. and the Michigan men’s basketball program continue to add to their list of good news this offseason following the unexpected departure of Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks. Transfer forward J.P. Estrella is officially staying with the Wolverines for the 2026-27 season, reaffirming his commitment to Michigan despite May’s exit last week. […]
Michigan LB coach discusses position ahead of season
This week on the In The Trenches podcast, we heard from new Michigan linebackers coach Alex Whittingham. The son of Kyle Whittingham hasn’t always been with his father, as he coached with the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, he’s back with his dad in Ann Arbor. On his transition to Ann Arbor “It’s almost overwhelming how […]
5 Michigan Football players who will live up to the hype in 2026
Every offseason comes with its share of breakout predictions and preseason hype. Some players inevitably become bigger stories than their on-field production justifies, while others remind everyone exactly why they were generating so much buzz in the first place. Michigan has no shortage of players fitting that description heading into 2026. While there are always […]
Michigan Football Recruiting: Kyle Whittingham is proving skeptics wrong
When Kyle Whittingham was hired as Michigan’s head football coach back in December, my immediate question was whether or not he would be able to recruit at a high level, much like the previous few regimes had done in Ann Arbor. Whittingham had spent his entire coaching career — up until now — in the […]
2027 five-star CB Josh Dobson commits to SEC school over Michigan Football
Michigan came up just short for one of its biggest remaining targets in the 2027 recruiting class, as five-star cornerback Josh Dobson committed to South Carolina over the Wolverines and Texas A&M on Wednesday. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder out of Cornelius, North Carolina is ranked No. 12 overall in the class on the Rivals Industry Rankings, […]
Elite 2027 CB Monsanna Torbert commits to Michigan Football over Ohio State
Victor’s Weekend has proven to be successful for the Wolverines prior to Wednesday, but a significant win on the recruiting trail occurred once again from another recruit that officially visited that weekend. This time, it’s a top target from a certain state just to the south of Michigan. 2027 four-star cornerback Monsanna Torbert — ranked […]
OL Andrew Babalola’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
The Michigan Wolverines had a decent offensive line last season, but the unit has to be among the best of the best if they are to make a return to the College Football Playoff. Going into the 2025 season, there was a talented true freshman who was expected to make a big impact during his […]
How Cameron Reid fits Michigan Hockey’s National Championship push
Michigan Hockey finished 31-8-1 last season, one of the best records in program history. The offense was the best in the country; the defense was 11th; and there’s a case this was the best team in college hockey last season, it just ran into Dominik Hasek incarnate in the Frozen Four. Now, the Wolverines are […]
Film Study: What 4-star LB Frederrick Ford brings to Michigan Football
Michigan Football recently picked up a commitment from 2027 four-star linebacker Frederrick Ford. At 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, Ford comes from Greenwood, Mississippi, where he was highly coveted among SEC schools. The Rivals Industry Rankings has Ford as the No. 244 player in his class, 21st among linebackers and ninth overall in Mississippi, carrying a 90.53 […]
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