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A Michigan fan watches during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Michigan's comeback season comes to abrupt halt in CFP semis

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2021 11:13 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to reporters during a news conference ahead of the NCAA college football Big Ten Championship against Michigan, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Big Ten tilt: Michigan chases playoff bid, title vs. Iowa

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2021 01:00 PM EST

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) is chased by Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Ohio State at Michigan 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a 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)
Michigan's defense braces for Buckeyes' high-flying attack

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson warms up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan at Michigan State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III, left, rushes against Nebraska's Caleb Tannor, right, as Michigan State's Connor Heyward (11) blocks during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
More than bragging rights: No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan St

By Larry Lage Oct. 28, 2021 03:09 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

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks at the scoreboard from the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Michigan won 20-13. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 19 Michigan holds off Rutgers for 20-13 victory

By Larry Lage Sep. 25, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh signals a Michigan first down on the sideline during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 25 Michigan aims to keep momentum against N. Illinois

By Larry Lage Sep. 16, 2021 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich. McNamara is expected to start at quarterback this season for the Wolverines. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Jim Harbaugh happy to be coaching Michigan for 7th season

By Larry Lage Aug. 16, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is shown during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Harbaugh, Frost resolute about resurrecting programs

By Phillip B. Wilson Jul. 22, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker pumps his fist after the team defeated Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Big Ten teams have losing record at home with fan-free games

By Larry Lage Nov. 05, 2020 05:44 PM EST

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

Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) gets tackled by Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus, top left, and linebacker Cameron McGrone (44) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Michigan won 44-10. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
McGrone manning middle of Michigan's stout defense

By Matt Schoch Nov. 18, 2019 06:14 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) rushes in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 14 Michigan faces skidding Maryland in Big Ten matchup

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 02:34 PM EDT

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

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Taylor helps No. 13 Wisconsin trounce No. 11 Michigan 35-14

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 21, 2019 04:27 PM EDT

Army defenders stop Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet (24) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Michigan won 24-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 10 Michigan has plenty to work on during early bye week

By Larry Lage Sep. 09, 2019 06:49 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson, right, hands off to running back Karan Higdon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 4 Michigan hosts Indiana in final tuneup of the season

By Larry Lage Nov. 16, 2018 02:04 AM EST

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, in Tempe, Ariz. At right, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is shown during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 6 Michigan plays at No. 24 Michigan State on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)
No. 6 Michigan up against history at No. 24 Michigan State

By Larry Lage Oct. 15, 2018 06:52 PM EDT