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Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) knocks the ball away from Michigan State running back Jordan Simmons (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 13 Michigan hosts Michigan State in fan-free Big House

By Noah Trister Oct. 29, 2020 01:08 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Toward the end of his video conference with reporters

Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet (24) carries for a touchdown against Minnesota in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Mark Vancleave/Star Tribune via AP)
No. 13 Michigan's offense was ready for season opener

By Noah Trister Oct. 26, 2020 05:44 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Even as Michigan closed the 2019 season with

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh huddles with his players on the field during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh enters his sixth season as Michigan's coach with just two years left on his contract, adding another layer of interest in the 18th-ranked Wolverines as they kick off the season this week at No. 21 Minnesota. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 18 Michigan faces difficult opener at No. 21 Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 05:45 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan hasn't left Minnesota with a loss since 1977.

FILE - In this March 18, 2015, file photo, the NCAA logo is displayed at center court as work continues at The Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, for the NCAA college basketball tournament. The NCAA took a significant step toward allowing all Division I athletes to transfer one time without sitting out a season of competition. A plan to change the waiver process is expected to be presented to the Division I Council in April, 2020. If adopted, new criteria would go into effect for the 2020-21 academic year and be a boon for athletes in high-profile sports such as football and men's and women's basketball. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
NCAA moves toward immediate eligibility for all transfers

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 18, 2020 06:33 PM EST
The NCAA took a significant step toward allowing all Division I athletes to

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST
The final Associated Press Top 25 of the season has a familiar look.

Michigan WR Nico Collins staying in school for senior year

Jan. 05, 2020 05:41 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins is staying in

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,

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 Oregon beats No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 in Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 09:07 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert scored his third rushing touchdown of

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Saban vs. Harbaugh in the Citrus Bowl, with much at stake

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2019 02:31 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nick Saban wants his players to know their final game will

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins runs for a 33-yard touchdown against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 2 Ohio St. chases playoff spot against No. 10 Wisconsin

By Michael Marot Dec. 06, 2019 06:38 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day mapped everything out months ago.

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins ran for four touchdowns, Justin Fields

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. 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)
No. 2 Ohio State plays at No. 10 Michigan seeking record run

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 03:53 PM EST
No. 2 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 1 CFP) at No. 10 Michigan (9-2, 6-2,

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Outsider Day embraces intensity and mystique of ‘The Game’

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 27, 2019 02:39 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Growing up in New Hampshire, Ryan Day was far more

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota win away from its first Big Ten championship game

By Eric Olson Nov. 27, 2019 02:19 PM EST
What to watch in the Big Ten this week: GAME OF THE WEEK

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass against Michigan State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Transfer quarterbacks shining ahead of The Game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2019 05:26 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — While being led to the Ohio Stadium visitors dressing

LSU coach Ed Orgeron; his wife, Kelly; and players celebrate the team's 56-20 victory over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Rivalry week with ranked matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2019 03:23 AM EST
Intense and tradition-rich rivalries are fun no matter the stakes. They get

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 08:51 PM EST
STARS — Kedon Slovis, Southern California, passed for a