Bo Schembechler
Michigan wide receiver Peyton O'Leary carries during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Those who stayed hope to make Michigan a national champion

By Larry Lage Apr. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State's Archie Griffin picks up some of his game-high 163 yards against Michigan during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., as Michigan's Walt Williamson (91), Carl Russ (33) and Steve Strinko (59) defend. The game between the undefeated teams ended in a 10-10 ties. (AP Photo, File)
Ohio State, Michigan get chance to add more lore to rivalry

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2022 06:05 AM EST

FILE - Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) is chased by Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Ohio State defense that was shredded by backs Hassan Haskins and Corum for 256 yards last year is vastly improved under new coordinator Jim Knowles. But Corum is better than ever in 2022. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Revenge game: Ohio State tired of living with Michigan loss

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 22, 2022 04:31 PM EST

Iowa defensive linemen Yahya Black, right, and John Waggoner, center, carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy back to their locker room after defeating Minnesota in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State and Michigan are making the Big Ten look like the Big Two and Little 12, rekindling memories of Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler turning the chase for a conference championship into a two-team race. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Ohio State, Michigan making Big Ten look like Big Two

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2022 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, right, is congratulated by Michigan coach Gray Moeller, left, after Notre Dame defeated Michigan, Sept 11, 1993, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. He was 81. The University of Michigan announced his death, and no cause was provided. (AP Photo/Duane Burieson, File)
Gary Moeller, former Michigan and Lions coach, dies at 81

By Larry Lage Jul. 11, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

College Football Hall of Famer Bob Babich dies at 74

Apr. 20, 2022 06:44 PM EDT
Bob Babich, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played linebacker in the NFL for the Chargers and Browns, has died. He was 74. Babich...

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart speak during a coaches luncheon ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Miami. Michigan will play Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Before Harbaugh, Smart play Orange Bowl they shared birthday

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 30, 2021 03:18 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle makes a catch against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. College teams haven't quite unlocked the full potential of the position as effectively as the pros, but Friday, Dec. 31 College Football Playoff with No. 1 Alabama facing No. 4 Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl will put players with potential to be part of the next wave of dominate tight ends on display. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Tight ends take center stage in College Football Playoff

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2021 02:17 PM EST

FILE - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh stands on the field as players warm up for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Oct. 9, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in 17 years and a berth in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Being Harbaugh: Quirky, competitive, ingenious, disruptive

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2021 03:06 PM EST

The statue of the late University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler was vandalized on Wednesday morning, Nov. 24, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Mich. The vandal referenced Schembechler's alleged knowledge of the late team doctor Robert Anderson's sex abuse of hundreds of players for multiple decades. (Sam Dodge/Jackson Citizen Patriot via AP)
Bo Schembechler statue on U-M campus defaced with red paint

Nov. 24, 2021 11:59 AM EST

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh looks a the scoreboard during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Harbaugh hopes changes help Michigan finally beat Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 22, 2021 06:48 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State meet with high stakes

By Larry Lage Oct. 25, 2021 06:22 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days in Indianapolis, in this Thursday, July 22, 2021, file photo. Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to a fresh start, opening against Western Michigan at home, after a two-win, pandemic-shortened season. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Michigan hosts Western Michigan after going winless at home

By Larry Lage Sep. 03, 2021 02:19 AM EDT

FILE - This file photo, date and location not known, provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. Former University of Michigan football players and others who say they were sexually abused by a now-deceased team doctor are expected to call for action by the University of Michigan's board as the legacy of the school's gridiron coach is being questioned over what he knew. The group has planned a news conference Wednesday June 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP, File)
Abuse victims to seek school action on Schembechler's legacy

By Mike Householder And Corey Williams Jun. 15, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

Matt Schembechler, son of former University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, participates in a news conference, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Novi, Mich. Schembechler described Thursday how he was molested and sexually assaulted by the team's longtime doctor and how his father turned a blind eye when he was told about the abuse. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse

By Corey Williams And Mike Householder Jun. 10, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - This file photo, date and location not known, provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. A son of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler was among the hundreds of men who were sexually assaulted by Anderson, a campus doctor, and he will speak publicly about the abuse along with two players who also were victims in the 1970s and '80s, lawyers said Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP, File)
Son of famed Michigan coach says doctor molested him, too

By Ed White Jun. 10, 2021 02:40 AM EDT

FILE - This file photo, date and location not known, provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. A report released Tuesday, May 11, 2021, says staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop Anderson, who committed sexual misconduct against hundreds of patients over decades at the school. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP, File)
Report on campus doctor raises flags about iconic coach

By Ed White And Mike Householder May. 12, 2021 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Michigan athletic director Warde Manue watches the team's NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich. The university and Manuel have agreed on a five-year contract extension, shortly after the head of the department negotiated a new deal with football coach Jim Harbaugh. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan, AD Warde Manuel agree on 5-year contract extension

Feb. 18, 2021 07:20 PM EST