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Michigan's Cade McNamara throws a pass during the second half of an 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 QB Cade McNamara expected to start against Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 27, 2020 11:07 AM 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 expected to be good, not great, again with Harbaugh

By Larry Lage Oct. 14, 2020 06:04 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has been good, not great, under coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh's sixth season in charge of college football...

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

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) is tackled by Michigan's Jordan Glasgow (29) and linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Patterson leads No. 12 Michigan past Indiana 39-14

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2019 06:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) rolls out during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb. Luke, the younger brother of Carolina Panthers’ star running back Christian McCaffrey and son of former NFL receiver Ed McCaffrey, made an unexpected entrance against Indiana last week and turned in a strong performance. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Christian McCaffrey's baby brother toughened up in backyard

By Eric Olson Oct. 31, 2019 02:15 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

Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski (8) reacts running to the bench in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Patterson's 4 TDs helps No. 20 Michigan rout Rutgers 52-0

By Larry Lage Sep. 28, 2019 03:26 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Chris Ash, center, shakes hands with head coach Steve Addazio of Boston College after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Boston College won, 30-16. (Chris Faytok/NJ Advance Media via AP)
No. 20 Michigan hopes to bounce back with win over Rutgers

By Larry Lage Sep. 27, 2019 03:17 AM EDT

Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson walks off the field with his teammates after losing 35-14 to Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan's promising season takes hit with loss to Wisconsin

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2019 02:53 PM 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

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)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: LSU's masterpiece, Michigan's mess

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 08, 2019 01:01 AM EDT

Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet (24) avoids Middle Tennessee safety Jovante Moffatt (7) to rush 40 yards during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Michigan won 40-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Freshman Charbonnet helps No. 7 Michigan clean up mistakes

By Matt Schoch Sep. 02, 2019 05:55 PM EDT

Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara throws a pass in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Michigan won 40-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Sluggish No. 7 Michigan beats Middle Tennessee 40-21

By Larry Lage Aug. 31, 2019 11:19 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, April 13, 2019 file photo, Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Gattis is perhaps the most intriguing new offensive coordinator in the country as Jim Harbaugh seems to be ceding control in favor of a more modern approach. It’s not as if the Wolverines weren’t running spread elements and run-pass options last season with quarterback Shea Patterson. But bringing in Gattis suggests a more immersive approach.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Patterson back to run Michigan's new-look offense in opener

By Larry Lage Aug. 30, 2019 03:21 AM EDT

FILE- In an April 13, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson returns for a second season after transferring from Mississippi. The dual-threat standout will play behind four returning starters in a new-look offense featuring a trio of talented receivers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Patterson starting, but more than 1 Michigan QB could play

By Noah Trister Aug. 26, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

Michigan without Hill, Collins at spring practice

By Noah Trister Mar. 18, 2019 06:17 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is without defensive back Lavert Hill and wide receiver Nico Collins at spring practice after both had unspecified procedures. ...

Florida running back Lamical Perine (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Harbaugh's 4th year at Michigan ends with 2 lopsided losses

By Larry Lage Dec. 30, 2018 01:50 PM EST