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Penn State running back Keyvone Lee (24) rushes for a 6-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penn State at Michigan 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Michigan running back Chris Evans (9) looks for a hole during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State at Michigan 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 02:01 PM EDT

Michigan and Minnesota prepare to play their first match of the season at an almost empty TCF Bank Stadium in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Michigan at Minnesota 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 07:25 PM EDT

Michigan expected to be good, not great, again with Harbaugh

By Larry Lage Oct. 14, 2020 06:04 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has been good, not great, under coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh's sixth season in charge of college football...

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

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh gestures toward his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 38-7. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 14 Michigan knows Michigan State can still be dangerous

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2019 07:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, April 13, 2019 file photo, Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Gattis is perhaps the most intriguing new offensive coordinator in the country as Jim Harbaugh seems to be ceding control in favor of a more modern approach. It’s not as if the Wolverines weren’t running spread elements and run-pass options last season with quarterback Shea Patterson. But bringing in Gattis suggests a more immersive approach.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Patterson back to run Michigan's new-look offense in opener

By Larry Lage Aug. 30, 2019 03:21 AM EDT

FILE- In an April 13, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson returns for a second season after transferring from Mississippi. The dual-threat standout will play behind four returning starters in a new-look offense featuring a trio of talented receivers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Patterson starting, but more than 1 Michigan QB could play

By Noah Trister Aug. 26, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

FILE- In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws during Michigan's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson returns for a second season after transferring from Mississippi. The dual-threat standout will play behind four returning starters in a new-look offense featuring a trio of talented receivers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Harbaugh seems set up for success in 5th season at Michigan

By Larry Lage Aug. 13, 2019 02:41 PM EDT

Michigan without Hill, Collins at spring practice

By Noah Trister Mar. 18, 2019 06:17 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is without defensive back Lavert Hill and wide receiver Nico Collins at spring practice after both had unspecified procedures. ...

FILE - In this June 2016 file photo, Ben McDaniels, then of the Chicago Bears NFL football team, poses for a photo. Michigan has promoted McDaniels to quarterbacks coach. McDaniels was promoted by Jim Harbaugh from offensive analyst to wide receivers coach for the Peach Bowl. McDaniels’ brother, Josh, is New England’s offensive coordinator. (AP Photo, File)
McDaniels in at Michigan, Pep Hamilton, Chris Evans out

By Larry Lage Feb. 05, 2019 08:46 PM EST

Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) dives for the end zone coming up short against Michigan during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Peach Bowl: Gators rout Michigan 41-15 to cap comeback year

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2018 03:56 PM EST

File-This Oct. 13, 2018, shows Michigan running back Chris Evans (12) shaking the tackle of Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Evans, a junior, may lead Michigan’s running back committee in the Peach Bowl, that also is expected to include Tru Wilson and Christian Turner. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan looking to beat Florida again in Peach Bowl debut

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2018 11:14 AM EST

File-This Oct. 13, 2018, shows Michigan running back Chris Evans (12) shaking the tackle of Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Evans, a junior, may lead Michigan’s running back committee in the Peach Bowl, that also is expected to include Tru Wilson and Christian Turner. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan adjusts to decisions by 4 to skip Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 27, 2018 03:13 PM EST

Michigan wide receiver Oliver Martin, right, runs with the ball as Rutgers defensive back Isaiah Wharton (11) wraps him up for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan's Nick Eubanks, left, tries to block on the play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Patterson throws 3 TDs, No. 4 Michigan beats Rutgers 42-7

By Dan Gelston Nov. 10, 2018 06:52 PM EST

Former Michigan basketball player Chris Webber, right, walks on the Michigan Stadium field prior to an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan is making Webber an honorary captain for the game. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Penn State at Michigan 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 03:27 PM EDT

CORRECTS IDENITY OF PLAYER AT LEFT TO MICHIGAN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN LAWRENCE MARSHALL (93) INSTEAD OF MICHIGAN TIGHT END ZACH GENTRY (83) - Michigan defensive lineman Lawrence Marshall (93), linebacker Devin Bush, and head coach Jim Harbaugh walk off the field with the Paul Bunyan trophy after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan won 21-7. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Patterson-led No. 6 Michigan tops No. 24 Michigan State 21-7

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2018 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) tries to scramble away from Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 6 Michigan is preparing to play No. 24 Michigan State with dual-threat quarterback Shea Patterson working on the split-second decisions he makes, choosing when to pass, run or throw the ball away. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Mobile Shea Patterson learning on the run for No. 6 Michigan

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2018 05:39 PM EDT

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst, left, shakes hands with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on the Michigan Stadium field before an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Wisconsin at Michigan 10/13/2018

Oct. 13, 2018 06:57 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks with Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada during warmups before an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big deal, Big House: Wisconsin poses tough test for Michigan

By Matt Schoch Oct. 08, 2018 04:29 PM EDT