LARRY LAGE
FILE - Michigan State running back Elijah Collins, left, runs for a touchdown against Youngstown State's Vinny Gentile (54) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Sept. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Collins is among the candidates to fill the hole left by the departure of Kenneth Walker III. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Michigan State searching for Walker replacements this spring

By Larry Lage Apr. 14, 2022 02:22 PM EDT
Michigan State leaned on Kenneth Walker III a lot during its turnaround season,

FILE -Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has agreed to a reworked five-year contract with the school that runs through the 2026 season, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Jim Harbaugh says door is closed on him returning to the NFL

By Larry Lage Mar. 08, 2022 05:16 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday that the door is

FILE -Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has agreed to a reworked five-year contract with the school that runs through the 2026 season, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan raises Harbaugh's pay back to over $7m per year

By Larry Lage Feb. 16, 2022 06:06 PM EST
Michigan has once again made Jim Harbaugh one of the highest paid coaches in college

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts on the sideline during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Supporting casts: Assistants behind Michigan, Georgia runs

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2021 06:26 AM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh leaned on advice from his brother nearly a year

FILE - Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws against Michigan in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 18, 2021. Lombardi was looking for a new place to football after deciding to transfer from Michigan State nearly a year ago. Northern Illinois was searching for a quarterback to spark a turnaround. Lombardi and the Huskies proved to be a great match in the Mid-American Conference. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rocky Lombardi-led N. Illinois faces Kent St. for MAC title

By Larry Lage Dec. 03, 2021 02:00 AM EST
Rocky Lombardi was looking for a new place to play football after deciding to

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson should be strongly considered for the Heisman Trophy after he had three sacks, setting a single-season record for college football team, in a win over Ohio State that put the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Hutch for Heisman? Jim Harbaugh stumps for Michigan star DE

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2021 05:47 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hutch for Heisman? Michigan coach

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) tries to fend off Michigan defensive back Rod Moore (19) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid in rivalry

By Larry Lage Nov. 27, 2021 03:56 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh got the win he wanted perhaps as

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson reacts after an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 59-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Game is a game again for No. 2 Ohio St, No. 6 Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Game is going to be a game again, or at least that

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State gives Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year deal

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2021 09:45 PM EST
Michigan State is giving Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year contract, making an

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
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh shook up his coaching staff and whipped

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) is chased by Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Thorne, Walker help No. 8 Michigan State beat Maryland 40-21

By Larry Lage Nov. 13, 2021 07:47 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Payton Thorne, Jayden Reed, and Kenneth Walker

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) breaks up field for a 62-yard rush during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 9 Michigan tops Indiana 29-7, bounces back from 1st loss

By Larry Lage Nov. 06, 2021 11:11 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hassan Haskins had to carry a heavier burden in the

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
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kenneth Walker earned the right to stump for Heisman

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III, left, rushes against Nebraska's Caleb Tannor, right, as Michigan State's Connor Heyward (11) blocks during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
More than bragging rights: No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan St

By Larry Lage Oct. 28, 2021 03:09 PM EDT
Mel Tucker became familiar with the Michigan State

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State meet with high stakes

By Larry Lage Oct. 25, 2021 06:22 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh has almost seen it all in the Michigan

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan tops Northwestern 33-7; Michigan State next

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan got off to a sluggish start, perhaps peeking

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to throw a pass against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 17 Mich St beats W Kentucky 48-31, best start since 2015

By Larry Lage Oct. 02, 2021 11:28 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's Jayden Reed planted his right foot

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker hugs wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) after they defeated Miami in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves)
Tucker on a roll as No. 17 Michigan State welcomes WKU

By Larry Lage Sep. 30, 2021 01:40 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mel Tucker hugged or bumped fists with almost every

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks at the scoreboard from the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Michigan won 20-13. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 19 Michigan holds off Rutgers for 20-13 victory

By Larry Lage Sep. 25, 2021 07:17 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 19 Michigan found out, almost the hard way, that

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) throws against Northern Illinois in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan hosts Rutgers, hopes to end Big Ten drought

By Larry Lage Sep. 23, 2021 02:12 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 19 Michigan enters Big Ten play trying to focus