LARRY LAGE
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 6 hrs ago
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

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh signals a Michigan first down on the sideline during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 25 Michigan aims to keep momentum against N. Illinois

By Larry Lage Sep. 16, 2021 12:20 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 25 Michigan has earned some momentum and has no

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, right, leads his team onto the field to play Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Big Ten coaches have a balancing act with redshirting rule

By Larry Lage Sep. 14, 2021 04:35 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh has a lot on his plate at Michigan,

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan's Harbaugh renames drill, inspired to beat Ohio St

By Larry Lage Sep. 13, 2021 05:24 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh seems to have his best running game in

Michigan Stadium attendees remember the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks before an NCAA college football game between Washington and Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan beats Washington 31-10 after Harbaugh's trick play

By Larry Lage Sep. 11, 2021 11:55 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Blake Corum sprinted for a 67-yard touchdown to give

Washington head coach Jimmy Lake, center, stands with teammates on the sidelines against Montana late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Seattle. Montana won 13-7. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington, Michigan meet with a lot to prove in prime time

By Larry Lage Sep. 09, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Washington has a lot to prove, coming off a loss to

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) beats Western Michigan safety Delano Ware (26) to a reception and rushes in for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan WR Ronnie Bell out for season with knee injury

By Larry Lage Sep. 06, 2021 12:59 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Stadium was silent when Ronnie Bell went down

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan routs W. Michigan 47-14, loses WR Bell to an injury

By Larry Lage Sep. 04, 2021 03:34 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Ronnie Bell had a 76-yard touchdown reception and

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days in Indianapolis, in this Thursday, July 22, 2021, file photo. Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to a fresh start, opening against Western Michigan at home, after a two-win, pandemic-shortened season. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Michigan hosts Western Michigan after going winless at home

By Larry Lage Sep. 03, 2021 02:19 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will soon get a chance to accomplish something

Michigan State AD Alan Haller plans to make changes on Day 1

By Larry Lage Sep. 02, 2021 03:14 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — New Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller

FILE - In this July 23, 2021, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan State, but it seems as if he is starting over with an influx of transfers such as former Temple quarterback Anthony Russo. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Michigan State leaves Northwestern guessing as it prepares

By Larry Lage Aug. 31, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mel Tucker would not budge.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh waits to lead the team on the field before an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to a fresh start, opening against Western Michigan at home, after a two-win, pandemic-shortened season.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Unranked Michigan enters season with chip on its shoulder

By Larry Lage Aug. 30, 2021 05:46 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking

FILE - In this April 24, 2021, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Anthony Russo runs to his position during an NCAA college football scrimmage in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan State, but it seems as if he is starting over with an influx of transfers such as former Temple quarterback Anthony Russo. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Tucker has 20 transfers to help Michigan State's turnaround

By Larry Lage Aug. 16, 2021 08:43 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mel Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich. McNamara is expected to start at quarterback this season for the Wolverines. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Jim Harbaugh happy to be coaching Michigan for 7th season

By Larry Lage Aug. 16, 2021 05:48 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh is thrilled and perhaps relieved to still

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh paces the sideline during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Orlando, Fla. Michigan has decided to stick with Harbaugh. He has finalized a new, five-year deal with a base salary of $4 million per year. He can make as much as $8 million with incentives, according to a person familiar with the contract who spoke to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
'Work to be done": Harbaugh has new, 5-year deal at Michigan

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2021 04:51 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has decided to stick with coach Jim Harbaugh,

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Penn State head coach James Franklin after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Penn State won 27-17. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AP source: Michigan had at least 12 positive COVID-19 cases

By Larry Lage Dec. 03, 2020 03:39 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan canceled this weekend's game against Maryland

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi, top, throws a pass as guard Matt Carrick blocks against Northwestern during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2020 07:43 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — No. 11 Northwestern put itself in position to play

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
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan desperately needed a player to produce and

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) gets away from Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 13 Wisconsin routs Michigan 49-11 in 1st game in 3 weeks

By Larry Lage Nov. 14, 2020 11:18 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 13 Wisconsin was ready, not rusty, in its first