J.J. McCarthy
FILE - Nebraska NCAA college football head coach Matt Rhule smiles during an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Rhule is attempting to turn around a program that hasn't had a winning season since 2016.(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Harbaugh leaves spring with 'best version' of Wolverines yet

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2023 10:09 AM EDT

Michigan wide receiver Peyton O'Leary carries during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Those who stayed hope to make Michigan a national champion

By Larry Lage Apr. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara watches the team's NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. After starting all 14 games for Michigan in 2021 and injuring his knee three games into last season, McNamara looks at his move to Iowa as a fresh start and one that gives him a chance to revive one of the Bowl Subdivision's least productive offenses. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Chance to revive Iowa offense excites ex-Wolverine McNamara

By John Bohnenkamp Mar. 02, 2023 06:21 PM EST

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 Blake Corum (2) runs the ball against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Corum was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan All-America RB Blake Corum staying for senior year

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2023 02:37 PM EST

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) is up-ended against TCU during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Before the shootout, Michigan rues missed 1st half chances

By David Brandt Dec. 31, 2022 09:37 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

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

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara rolls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, team spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
QB Cade McNamara leaving Michigan, transferring to Iowa

Dec. 01, 2022 09:15 PM 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

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara rolls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, team spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2022 02:36 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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) scrambles past Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Differing paths of QBs Stroud, McCarthy led them to The Game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 25, 2022 12:45 PM 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 quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) congratulates running back Donovan Edwards (7) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois, shooting to stay undefeated

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) can't pull in a pass as Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog (13) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in Big Ten bruiser

By Bob Tripi Nov. 17, 2022 12:50 PM EST