Mike Sainristil
The Purdue football team celebrates with the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan's begins title quest against Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Dec. 01, 2022 12:07 PM EST

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil celebrates breaking up a pass against Ohio State tight end Cade Stover during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Mike Sainristil's switch to CB at Michigan proves to be wise

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2022 04:13 PM EST

Michigan defensive back R.J. Moten, left, and defensive back Gemon Green tackle Ohio State tight end Gee Scott during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Michigan beats Ohio State for 2nd straight year, 45-23

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Nebraska wide receiver Alante Brown (4) is upended by Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) as DJ Turner (5) looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Corum runs for 162 yards, No. 3 Michigan beats Nebraska 34-3

By Larry Lage Nov. 12, 2022 07:04 PM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against the Michigan State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Beating Rutgers hasn't come easy for No. 4 Michigan lately

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

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

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh looks a the scoreboard during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Harbaugh hopes changes help Michigan finally beat Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 22, 2021 06:48 PM EST

Maryland offensive lineman Delmar Glaze (74) blocks Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) as he tries to rush in on quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 8 Michigan tunes up for Ohio State, routs Terps 59-18

By Noah Trister Nov. 20, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) leaps over Indiana defensive back Devon Matthews during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indiana at Michigan 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III celebrates his touchdown against Michigan during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Walker-led No. 8 Michigan St tops No. 6 Michigan 37-33

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northwestern at Michigan 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days in Indianapolis, in this Thursday, July 22, 2021, file photo. Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to a fresh start, opening against Western Michigan at home, after a two-win, pandemic-shortened season. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Michigan hosts Western Michigan after going winless at home

By Larry Lage Sep. 03, 2021 02:19 AM EDT

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh waits to lead the team on the field before an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to a fresh start, opening against Western Michigan at home, after a two-win, pandemic-shortened season.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Unranked Michigan enters season with chip on its shoulder

By Larry Lage Aug. 30, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Michigan's Cade McNamara throws a pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 48-42. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan ends 3-game skid, beats Rutgers 48-42 in 3OT

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2020 12:34 AM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Wisconsin at Michigan 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:49 PM EST

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

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws against Notre Dame in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Michigan rides wave of momentum into Maryland

By David Ginsburg Nov. 01, 2019 01:25 PM EDT

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