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FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks to pass against Georgia during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. After leading Michigan to its first Big Ten championship in 16 years, McNamara could be excused for expecting to be the quarterback getting the most attention at Saturday, April 2, 2022 spring game. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
McNamara will share the spotlight at Michigan spring game

By Dave Hogg Apr. 01, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) scores on a receiving touchdown, in front of Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff Orange Bowl game Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Michigan Wolverines at UCF Knights 12/30/2021

Dec. 31, 2021 11:35 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson rushers against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Hutchinson was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten team in results released Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Surprising Michigan takes run at Georgia's dominant D in CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2021 02:28 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Georgia meet in Orange Bowl semifinal

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) passes the ball against Alabama during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia coordinator: 'No doubt' Bennett is championship QB

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2021 11:42 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State and No. 6 Michigan meet with high stakes

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Maryland offensive lineman Delmar Glaze (74) blocks Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) as he tries to rush in on quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 8 Michigan tunes up for Ohio State, routs Terps 59-18

By Noah Trister Nov. 20, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins, center right, rushes with the ball for a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan at Maryland 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and his players take the field for an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 .Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 8 Michigan tries to avoid letdown at Maryland

By Noah Trister Nov. 18, 2021 12:00 PM EST

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) leaps over Indiana defensive back Devon Matthews during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indiana at Michigan 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Indiana head coach Tom Allen, center, talks to his team as they run off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 38-35. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Michigan aims to bounce back against Indiana

By Dana Gauruder Nov. 04, 2021 10:07 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Another defining loss for Jim Harbaugh

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III celebrates his touchdown against Michigan during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Walker-led No. 8 Michigan St tops No. 6 Michigan 37-33

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northwestern at Michigan 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Michigan's Cade McNamara throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 9 Michigan's Harbaugh wary of visit to improved Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 07, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Wisconsin's Faion Hicks breaks up a pass intended for Michigan's Cornelius Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38-17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) throws against Northern Illinois in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan hosts Rutgers, hopes to end Big Ten drought

By Larry Lage Sep. 23, 2021 02:12 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws against Northern Illinois in the second half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Illinois State at Eastern Illinois 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) dives into the end zone for a five-yard touchdown run against Northern Illinois in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Corum's 3 TDs help No. 25 Michigan rout N. Illinois 63-10

By Dave Hogg Sep. 18, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan routs W. Michigan 47-14, loses WR Bell to an injury

By Larry Lage Sep. 04, 2021 03:34 PM EDT