Donovan Edwards
Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Record churn in rankings ... again

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 01:25 PM EST

FILE - Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) rush the ball against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. No. 2 Michigan brings its smash-mouth ways into the College Football Playoff semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 to face No. 3 TCU. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 29, 2022 04:08 PM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is congratulated by teammates Kechaun Bennett (52), Ryan Hayes, left, and Zak Zinter (65) after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan faces No. 3 TCU in College Football Playoff

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 02:12 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) falls short of a touchdown as Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) and cornerback Julius Brents (23) make the stop during overtime of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mat Otero)
TCU's dream season leads to Fiesta Bowl tilt vs. Michigan

By John Marshall Dec. 04, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs with the ball as Purdue safety Sanoussi Kane (21) defends during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Michigan beats Purdue 43-22 for Big Ten crown

By Michael Marot Dec. 04, 2022 12:10 AM EST

Purdue's Payne Durham, front left, goes in for touchdown as he is tackled by Indiana's Jaylin Williams, back left, and Jonathan Haynes (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan chases Big Ten crown, playoffs against Purdue

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode celebrates their win over Ohio State after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
After losing to Michigan again, Ohio State tries to move on

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2022 06:30 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

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan vs No. 2 Ohio St the Big Ten clash of titans

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2022 10:32 AM EST

Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden (5) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Luke Wypler (53), wide receiver Julian Fleming (4) and offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 43-30. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Stakes couldn't get much higher for 'The Game' this time

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 02:50 AM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball as Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Michigan joins Ohio St. in 900-club

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2022 05:58 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball away during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 43-30. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Michigan to meet with much at stake

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2022 02:05 PM EST

Illinois wide receiver Brian Hightower (7) evades Michigan defensive back Rod Moore (19)in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan beats Illinois 19-17 after Corum hurts knee

By Larry Lage Nov. 19, 2022 04:02 PM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) grabs at his knee after being injured on a run against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan's RB Corum hurts knee, limited vs. Illinois

Nov. 19, 2022 01:59 PM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes for yardage against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 4 Michigan rallies in 2nd half to blitz Rutgers 52-17

By Tom Canavan Nov. 05, 2022 11:27 PM EDT

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
No. 4 Michigan goes for its 7th straight win over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Nov. 03, 2022 12:02 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan aims to end 2-game skid vs. rival Michigan St

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker talks to the referee during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 4 Michigan motivated to stop 2-game skid vs Michigan St

By Larry Lage Oct. 27, 2022 09:22 AM EDT

Michigan linebacker Mike Morris (90) tackles Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yards

By Larry Lage Oct. 15, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

Michigan fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan won 27-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Corum, McCarthy lead No. 4 Michigan past Iowa, 27-14

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 01, 2022 03:48 PM EDT