Zach Charbonnet
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

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

Michigan's Giles Jackson returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kickoff return launches No. 14 Michigan past Maryland 38-7

By David Ginsburg Nov. 02, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

Members of the Notre Dame football team sing at the end of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 21-20. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 16 Notre Dame rallies to beat Virginia Tech 21-20

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson looks to pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 14 Michigan rolls past Maryland 38-7 in Big Ten

By David Ginsburg Nov. 02, 2019 03:19 PM EDT

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

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks off the field at the end 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)
No. 19 Michigan routs No. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in rain

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) greet each other after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State deals blow to No. 5 Oklahoma's title hopes

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) runs for a first down during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 7 Penn State over No. 16 Michigan

By Travis Johnson Oct. 19, 2019 11:23 PM EDT

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries on a 57-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow brings No. 5 Tigers back to beat No. 7 Florida 42-28

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) keeps his eye on a receiver as he is pressured by Illinois' Bobby Roundtree (97) in the second half of an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 16 Michigan needs late surge to beat Illinois 42-25

By Terry Towery Oct. 12, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

No. 16 Michigan needs late surge to beat Illinois 42-25

By Terry Towery Oct. 12, 2019 05:02 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Hassan Haskins ran for 125 yards and a touchdown, Zach Charbonnet had 116 yards rushing, and No. 16 Michigan needed a late surge to put away...

Illinois' Sydney Brown (30) wraps up Michigan's Tru Wilson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 16 Michigan needs late surge to hold off Illinois 42-25

By Terry Towery Oct. 12, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) sacks Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Harbaugh insists No. 16 Michigan offense hitting its stride

By Larry Lage Oct. 07, 2019 07:23 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs past Kent State safety Elvis Hines during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 10:41 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 10 Florida beats No. 7 Auburn 24-13 at Swamp

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Michigan running back Christian Turner (3) fumbles as Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan leans on defense to beat No. 14 Iowa 10-3

By Larry Lage Oct. 05, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) scores on a two-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Iowa, No. 19 Michigan aim to end drought in Big Ten

By Larry Lage Oct. 04, 2019 02:36 AM EDT

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 13 Wisconsin to host No. 11 Michigan in Big Ten clash

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:28 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant, right, interferes with Ohio State receiver Austin Mack trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was penalized on the play. Ohio State beat Cincinnati 42-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 7 Michigan escapes with 24-21 2OT win over Army

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:19 PM EDT