Karan Higdon
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
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Shea Patterson is back as Michigan's starting quarterback,

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
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No surprise here: Shea Patterson is Michigan's starting

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
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh seems set up for success at Michigan in his

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST
Clemson beat Alabama for the national championship, but can the Tigers keep the

Florida running back Lamical Perine (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Harbaugh's 4th year at Michigan ends with 2 lopsided losses

By Larry Lage Dec. 30, 2018 01:50 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh shook up his coaching staff nearly a year ago as

Notre Dame safety Jalen Elliott, left, is unable to stop Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) from reaching the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Clemson advance to title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2018 05:24 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns and

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
ATLANTA (AP) — Florida capped its big comeback season — and left Michigan reeling

Florida Head Coach Dan Mullen, left, and Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stand alongside the George P. Crumbley Trophy, in Atlanta, GA., Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. The teams will play in the Peach Bowl Saturday. (AP Photo/ Charles Odum)
Florida aims for statement win over Michigan in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2018 12:52 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Mullen knows he was hired to do more than just lead Florida to any

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
Peach Bowl: No. 10 Florida (9-3) vs. No. 8 Michigan (10-2) at Atlanta, Saturday, Noon

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
ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan probably will need more than one running back to replace

Michigan's Bushell-Beatty to miss Peach Bowl against Florida

Dec. 26, 2018 03:56 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan right tackle Juwann Bushell-Beatty has become the Wolverines'

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws against Indiana in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson is returning for his senior season at Michigan instead of entering the NFL draft. The quarterback announced his decision on Twitter. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
No. 8 Michigan QB Shea Patterson returning for senior season

By Larry Lage Dec. 21, 2018 05:51 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 8 Michigan will be short-handed against No. 10 Florida in

Thursday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 04:30 AM EST
NFL FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots receiver Josh Gordon was

Players skipping 2018-19 bowl games

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Players who have announced they will not play in their teams' bowl games with coach's

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018 file photo West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Holgorsen can earn a $50,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in the Camping World Bowl, a game the Mountaineers will play without star quarterback Will Grier and left tackle Yodny Cajuste. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
Some players skip bowls with bonuses at stake for coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Dana Holgorsen can earn a $25,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in

Michigan's Higdon says he'll skip Peach Bowl

Dec. 20, 2018 06:16 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan running back Karan Higdon says he'll skip the Peach

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Michigan linebacker Devin Bush (10) walks to the locker room after an NCAA college football game against Indiana, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Devin Bush is skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Bush announced his decision Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, on Twitter and Instagram. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan loses Devin Bush to NFL, adds top recruit Dax Hill

By Larry Lage Dec. 19, 2018 11:18 AM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — In the same hour, Michigan had an expected departure and a

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. is the offensive player of the year and

Peach Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 03:41 PM EST
Michigan (11-2, Big Ten, No. 7 CFP) vs. Florida (9-3, SEC, No. 10 CFP), Dec. 29

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws during the first half of the team's NCAA football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0, No. 4 CFP) likely will make its first trip to the College Football Playoff by beating Ohio State and then taking care of Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Last year's Buckeyes hero goes at it again against Michigan

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2018 12:01 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Even if Dwayne Haskins Jr. never plays another down for Ohio