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A tough preseason strength of schedule is not the end of the world
Stop me if you have had a conversation this offseason that has sounded anything like this: “improvement, but because of the schedule, 8-4, 9-3.” At face value, this makes total sense, as the Michigan Wolverines should absolutely put out a better product this year thanks to coaching changes and a strengthened roster, but will go […]
Michigan Football announces non-conference opponent for 2028
The Michigan Football team will play Charlotte for its second game of the 2028 season, it announced on Friday. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2028. Charlotte is a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). It hasn’t been around for long, as the football team played its first season since the mid-1940s […]
5 former Michigan Wolverines to watch for in the 2026 NFL season
Whether it be someone on your favorite team or your least favorite, it is always intriguing to see how former Michigan Wolverines grow after their time in Ann Arbor. As the NFL approaches and rosters fill with dozens of former Wolverines, let’s take a look at some guys to watch for this season. DE Aidan […]
The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 1
We’ve reached the end of the Michigan Wolverines’ athletics offseason, and with that concludes our series ranking the top-25 players for the men’s basketball team in between the 1989 and 2026 national championships. The celebration of Dusty May and this program winning their first national title in more than three decades concludes with the only […]
Big Ten Championship winner odds: Where Michigan stands
The 2026 college football season is right around the corner, and teams in the Big Ten are all vying to win the conference championship. Indiana is coming off a national championship and will be in a good position to win a consecutive Big Ten title. However, teams such as Ohio State and Oregon will be […]
K Trey Butkowski’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
Neither the offense nor the defense performed to expectations last season, but maybe the greatest disappointment of all was special teams. Kicker Dominic Zvada was coming off a first-team All-American season where he set Michigan’s single-season record for field goal percentage at 95.5 percent, including a perfect 7-for-7 from 50+. But there was a drastic […]
Michigan Football’s most uncertain position group plans to surprise in 2026
The most uncertain position for the Michigan football team heading into the 2026 season is the linebackers. That isn’t just us saying that. In fact, senior linebacker Troy Bowles said as much to the media earlier this week. “I feel like people are going to be surprised because we’re definitely the most uncertain group,” Bowles […]
Michigan Football adds another MAC team to its 2029 schedule
The Michigan football program announced on Friday that it has added another future non-conference opponent to the schedule, setting up a matchup against Bowling Green at The Big House on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2029. With this addition, Michigan now has two of its three non-conference matchups locked in for the 2029 season, along with another […]
Michigan football 2026 position group breakdown: Special teams
The Michigan football team has usually been able to rely on a consistent, well-drilled special teams unit. But last year, as turmoil enveloped the program, even that wasn’t safe, as a blooper reel of punter and kicker gaffes haunted the Wolverines at some costly moments. Entering 2026, though, Michigan has revamped its special teams room […]
3 Michigan Football depth pieces on defense that could make a big impact in 2026
Defensive depth used to feel like life insurance. It sounds good, but do you really need it? Now, defensive depth has become as vital as mixing in a water at brunch. Next to a quarterback, defensive depth has emerged as the second-biggest prerequisite for a national championship. Early on, head coach Kyle Whittingham feared Michigan […]
Friday Discussion: Will Bryce Underwood make a sophomore leap?
There’s no denying that quarterback Bryce Underwood is the most pivotal player on Michigan’s 2026 roster. It’s become almost cliche to talk about Underwood and how important it is for him to develop. With the season right around the corner, we wanted to give you one more opportunity to let us know your thoughts about […]
Recruiting: Thoughts, intel on Michigan Football RB commit Lundon Hampton
Maize n Brew was at Wayne State University on Thursday to see 2027 Grand Rapids (Mich.) Kenowa Hills running back and Michigan commit Lundon Hampton. He finished with 14 carries for 71 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. Here is our in-depth analysis about his performance and where things stands regarding his commitment. […]
Michigan Football fans provide bold predictions ahead of 2026 season
We are about a week away from Michigan kicking off the 2026 college football season — I hope you’re also enjoying Michigan’s previous wins via radio replays and Big Ten in 60 on YouTube just like I am. Thankfully, the season is just around the corner and we will soon be able to dissect every […]
Power ranking all 18 Big Ten football coaches heading into 2026
The Big Ten is on top of the football world. Having won three consecutive national championships, that fact is indisputable. A big part of that is the excellent coaching within the conference. Today we took a stab at ranking the 18 head coaches in the Big Ten heading into the 2026 season. These rankings are […]
Michigan Football 2026 position group breakdown: Safeties
We started this odyssey to boldly chart out the map of the Michigan football team’s roster in 2026 many moons ago, and now we’re almost at its end. And what an adventure it’s been. I’m going to miss it. Truly. But we have two instalments left before we say our goodbyes. So let’s move onto […]
Michigan Football Coaching Spotlight: Jernaro Gilford
Last year, Michigan’s secondary was led by former defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan. This season, head coach Kyle Whittingham has elected to split up the duties between cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford and safeties coach Tyler Stockton. Gilford has had plenty of experience in defensive coordinator Jay Hill’s system, working alongside him at BYU from 2023-25 […]
Michigan Football DT coach Larry Black talks standouts, goals for 2026
If you remember Jon Jansen’s first interview with Larry Black on the In The Trenches podcast, you’ll remember the defensive tackles coach for Michigan has a LOT of energy. He joined Jansen again this week to talk about the tackles and defensive line’s performance during fall camp. Here’s what he had to say: On how […]
3 Michigan Football depth pieces on offense that could make a big impact in 2026
The leading men of Michigan’s offense are well known. Bryce Underwood, Jordan Marshall, Andrew Marsh, and Andrew Sprague are widely known even to the most novice fans. But it’s the depth surrounding these stars that could be the difference between 7-5 and 10-2 this season – the depth pieces, the glue guys. “Glue guys aren’t […]
Recruiting Roundup: Michigan Football offers 5-star DL currently committed to Ohio State
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our two-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 offers five-star Ohio […]
Quinn Costello, Brandon McCoy Jr. discuss why they stayed after Dusty May left
Michigan Basketball has earned the commitments of several McDonald’s All-Americans the past few years. The one true product of the Dusty May era is Trey McKenney, who will be a leader for the Wolverines in his sophomore year. Two new additions who are among the first of the Mike Boynton Jr. era are Brandon McCoy […]
P Cam Brown’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
The Michigan special teams have been an utter disaster the last two years under former coordinator J.B. Brown, but things are trending in a much better direction under Kerry Coombs. The kicking was not up to par, but the punt game was especially dreadful last year with Hudson Hollenbeck. The former starter averaged 43.2 yards […]
Michigan coaches challenged QB Bryce Underwood this offseason, and he faced it ‘head on’
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood hasn’t shied away from having high standards for himself. He wants to win the Heisman and a national championship — but if that’s to occur, it’ll coincide with the sophomore improving as a player. The good news for Underwood and Michigan is it appears Underwood has improved substantially this off-season. With […]
15 things to know about Yost Ice Arena, Michigan Hockey’s historic home
Yost Ice Arena feels like it was built for college hockey. The old-school architecture, students practically on top of the ice and noise bouncing around the building make it one of the sport’s most recognizable venues. But what if I told you that Yost wasn’t built for hockey at all? The building is more than […]
Michigan Football: 5 biggest X factors for the 2026 season
Heading into a Michigan football season, we usually have a pretty good grasp of what the team’s ceiling and floor are. However, the 2026 Wolverines present just about the widest possible range due to a brand new coaching staff, a quarterback widely regarded as talented but in need of development, and a defense that looks […]
Ultimate preview for Michigan Football’s 2026 regular season
The 2026 college football campaign is days away from kicking off and the Michigan Wolverines are entering a new era under first-year head coach Kyle Whittingham with high expectations — projected to total 8.5 wins according to FanDuel. Here’s our ultimate season preview for Michigan including game-by-game breakdowns and win total predictions. Week 1: Western […]
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