Cade McNamara
SMU running back Camar Weaton, left, is tackled by Maryland's Jaishawn Barham in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Unbeaten Maryland looks to knock off No. 4 Michigan

By Dave Hogg Sep. 22, 2022 11:31 AM EDT

Arizona State's Zeek Freeman (14) has the ball slip through his fingertips against Eastern Michigan's Mark Lee Jr. (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
No. 4 Michigan opens Big Ten play against unbeaten Maryland

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 11:17 AM EDT

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

Michigan linebacker Mike Morris reacts after making a tackle against Hawaii during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
No. 4 Michigan heavily favored as UConn visits Big House

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Connecticut running back Devontae Houston (25), right, sprints past Central Connecticut State cornerback Tyler Boatwright (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Jessica Hill/Hartford Courant via AP)
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh compares QBs to Kaepernick, Smith

By Dave Hogg Sep. 15, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

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

Hawaii linebacker Penei Pavihi (1) pulls down Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 8 Michigan going with McCarthy against Hawaii

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy rushes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan is giving McCarthy a shot to start, and he seems to be set up for success against Hawaii, which lost its first two games by a combined score of 112-27. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan going with QB McCarthy over McNamara against Hawaii

By Dave Hogg Sep. 08, 2022 08:59 AM EDT

Southern California running back Austin Jones (6) celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Future Big 12 showdown, USC's test

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

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

FILE -Nevada head coach Jay Norvell works the sidelines against New Mexico State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Michigan is coming off its best season under Jim Harbaugh, finally breaking through to beat rival Ohio State and ending its longest drought without a Big Ten championship. The eighth-ranked Wolverines host Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at home in the opener for both teams. Former Nevada coach Jay Norvell will make his debut with the Rams.(AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)
No. 8 Michigan aiming higher, hosts Colorado State in opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

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

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

FILE — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, in this file photo from July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Nine months later, the sting of losing to Michigan is still fresh for Ohio State. Coach Ryan Day said it's been the source of motivation for everyone at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Buckeyes out to restore Big Ten order; Badgers pick in West

By Eric Olson Aug. 22, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

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

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten's expansion further damages Rose Bowl's status

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks to pass against Georgia during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. After leading Michigan to its first Big Ten championship in 16 years, McNamara could be excused for expecting to be the quarterback getting the most attention at Saturday, April 2, 2022 spring game. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
McNamara will share the spotlight at Michigan spring game

By Dave Hogg Apr. 01, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) scores on a receiving touchdown, in front of Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff Orange Bowl game Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Michigan Wolverines at UCF Knights 12/30/2021

Dec. 31, 2021 11:35 PM EST