LARRY LAGE
Connecticut head coach Jim Mora watches in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Corum scores 5 TDs, No. 4 Michigan routs Connecticut 59-0

By Larry Lage Sep. 17, 2022 03:38 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Blake Corum matched a school record with five touchdowns,

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell, left, rushes with the ball as he is chased by Hawaii linebacker Penel Pavihi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
J.J. McCarthy becomes QB1, No. 4 Michigan tops Hawaii 56-10

By Larry Lage Sep. 11, 2022 12:25 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy did enough to win the job.

FILE - Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) stands with head coach Jim Harbaugh during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season against Colorado State, and to give J.J. McCarthy a shot to take the first snap next week against Hawaii. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Harbaugh hopes players get a revenue share from 12-team CFP

By Larry Lage Sep. 05, 2022 01:40 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hopes players get a cut of the

Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
McNamara unhappy after No. 8 Michigan beats Colorado St 51-7

By Larry Lage Sep. 03, 2022 03:37 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara had his first opportunity

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 15 Michigan State sputters in 35-13 win over W. Michigan

By Larry Lage Sep. 02, 2022 10:37 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Payton Thorne played well in spurts, allowing No. 15

File - Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker watches the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Tucker, entering his third season with the Spartans, knows what it takes to win it all. He did it as an assistant on championship-winning coaching staffs at Alabama in 2015 and with Ohio State in 2002. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
No. 15 Michigan St. opens season of promise vs W. Michigan

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2022 03:40 PM EDT
Michigan State has quickly changed the conversation about its football program.

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Coach Jim Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season against Colorado State, and to give J.J. McCarthy a shot to take the first snap next week against Hawaii.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 8 Michigan hosts Colorado State, aims higher this season

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2022 09:45 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is coming off its best season under Jim Harbaugh,

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Coach Jim Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season against Colorado State, and to give J.J. McCarthy a shot to take the first snap next week against Hawaii.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Harbaugh plans to start McNamara, McCarthy in opening games

By Larry Lage Aug. 29, 2022 05:03 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship

FILE - Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker acknowledges the fans during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan State and Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State's third-year football coach, hoping more people will get to know him better, gave five reporters an all-access day this summer that started on a golf course and ended on the sprawling deck at his house. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker always on brand to promote

By Larry Lage Aug. 24, 2022 04:51 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mel Tucker smokes cigars and poses with expensive cars on

FILE - Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) leaps near Pittsburgh defensive back Judson Tallandier (26) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Reed, an AP All-Big Ten all-purpose player, returned two punts for touchdowns last season and had team highs in catches (59), yards receiving (1,026) and receiving touchdowns (10). (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Michigan State on quest to sustain success under Mel Tucker

By Larry Lage Aug. 15, 2022 01:43 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan State Spartans are openly talking about

FILE - Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh watches an NCAA college football intrasquad spring game April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Harbaugh’s eighth team is his first at Michigan that is coming off a win over Ohio State. The eighth-ranked Wolverines’ new challenge is to beat the Buckeyes on the road for the first time since 2000. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Harbaugh's eighth team at Michigan out to build on 2021

By Larry Lage Aug. 15, 2022 01:41 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh’s eighth team is his first at Michigan that is

FILE - Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, right, is congratulated by Michigan coach Gray Moeller, left, after Notre Dame defeated Michigan, Sept 11, 1993, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. He was 81. The University of Michigan announced his death, and no cause was provided. (AP Photo/Duane Burieson, File)
Gary Moeller, former Michigan and Lions coach, dies at 81

By Larry Lage Jul. 11, 2022 06:08 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Gary Moeller, who succeeded Bo Schembechler as Michigan's

Grandson of retired Michigan coach commits to Notre Dame

By Larry Lage Jun. 09, 2022 07:13 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The grandson of retired Michigan coach Lloyd Carr has

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