LARRY LAGE
FILE - In this July 8, 1976, file photo, George Perles, defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, displays two Super Bowl rings as the team opened training camp in Latrobe, Pa. Perles, who coached Michigan State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1988 and was a key defensive assistant for the dominant Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. He was 85. (AP Photo/MK, File)
George Perles, longtime Michigan State coach, dies at 85

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2020 01:02 PM EST
George Perles, who coached Michigan State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1988 and

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, congratulates tight end Nick Eubanks (82) after he caught a 7-yard touchdown pass against Alabama during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jim Harbaugh closes 4th straight season with 2 losses in row

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2020 05:46 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh was hired five years ago at Michigan,

Eastern Michigan defensive back Kevin McGill (4) is escorted to the locker room after being disqualified during the second half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 27, 2019 12:04 AM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh players took punches, and one was hit with spit, and

FILE - In a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 file photo, Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III looks to throw against Central Michigan during an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Pitt, Eastern Michigan seeking elusive bowl win in Detroit

By Larry Lage Dec. 25, 2019 09:41 AM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl

Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a 47-yard pass as Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (31) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 10 Michigan 56-27 for record run

By Larry Lage Nov. 30, 2019 04:06 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Ohio State has turned what’s known as The Game into ITS

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio St aims for record run against Michigan on title quest

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2019 02:11 AM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Ohio State is two wins away from having a shot at

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes already have locked up the East Division, so they likely would survive a loss to Michigan if they win the conference championship game. But the Wolverines, 0-4 against Ohio State under Jim Harbaugh and losers in 14 of the last 15 in The Game, would love to cause their rival even just a little anxiety. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Ohio State’s talent rises to topple rival Michigan regularly

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2019 01:06 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Ohio State has turned one of the greatest rivalries in

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 1969, file photo, Michigan coach Bo Schembechler smiles while talking to reporters after defeating Ohio State 24-12 in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh’s job is safe at Michigan whether he finally beats Ohio State or falls to 0-5, but the timing for a win would provide a boost for college football’s winningest program. (AP Photo/File)
Harbaugh to get boost if No. 10 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio St

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2019 06:33 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh’s job is safe at Michigan whether his team

Michigan linebacker Devin Gil (8) carries the Paul Bunyan Trophy after beating Michigan State 44-10 in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Michigan, behind Patterson, rips Michigan State 44-10

By Larry Lage Nov. 16, 2019 04:08 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Shea Patterson had his best game at Michigan, picking

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Fleck believes keeping an open line of communication is the key to allowing him to redshirt a player without resistance, and avoid having an athlete make the decision himself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Illinois has shot to earn bowl bid for 1st time under Smith

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2019 04:54 PM EDT
Lovie Smith inherited outdated football facilities, among the worst in college

Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil (19) celebrates his 26-yard touchdown reception from Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (10), alongside wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Michigan won 45-14. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan WR Mike Sainristil fled Haiti as child with family

By Larry Lage Oct. 28, 2019 08:14 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan receiver Mike Sainristil made the most of his

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks off the field at the end of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Michigan won 45-14. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 19 Michigan routs No. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in rain

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2019 11:32 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh desperately needed a significant victory

Notre Dame offensive linemen Robert Hainsey (72) and Liam Eichenberg (74) celebrate after defeating Southern California in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Notre Dame and Michigan aim to resume rivalry after a break

By Larry Lage Oct. 25, 2019 03:23 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Notre Dame and Michigan will meet under the lights

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, center, argues a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Harbaugh tells players' parents he's not leaving Michigan

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2019 12:58 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has sent an email to parents of

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, center, argues a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
No. 19 Michigan relegated to playing for pride this season

By Larry Lage Oct. 21, 2019 08:05 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 19 Michigan seems to be relegated to playing just for

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh talks with Ben Mason during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 16 Michigan starts closing stretch at No. 7 Penn State

By Larry Lage Oct. 14, 2019 07:27 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan linebacker Josh Uche recalls being excited when he

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) passes against Minnesota in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
No. 16 Michigan aims to fine tune shaky offense at Illinois

By Larry Lage Oct. 11, 2019 02:18 AM EDT
Jim Harbaugh and his players say they often see their new-look offense clicking

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) sacks Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Harbaugh insists No. 16 Michigan offense hitting its stride

By Larry Lage Oct. 07, 2019 07:23 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh insists Michigan is hitting its stride on

Michigan running back Christian Turner (3) fumbles as Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan leans on defense to beat No. 14 Iowa 10-3

By Larry Lage Oct. 05, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Leaning on a sack-making, turnover-producing defense, No. 19

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) scores on a two-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Iowa, No. 19 Michigan aim to end drought in Big Ten

By Larry Lage Oct. 04, 2019 02:36 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 14 Iowa and No. 19 Michigan have at least one thing in