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Michigan wide receiver Peyton O'Leary carries during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Those who stayed hope to make Michigan a national champion

By Larry Lage Apr. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes for yardage against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 4 Michigan rallies in 2nd half to blitz Rutgers 52-17

By Tom Canavan Nov. 05, 2022 11:27 PM EDT

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) is chased by Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Ohio State at Michigan 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Maryland offensive lineman Delmar Glaze (74) blocks Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) as he tries to rush in on quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 8 Michigan tunes up for Ohio State, routs Terps 59-18

By Noah Trister Nov. 20, 2021 07:11 PM EST

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

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)
Washington at Michigan 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

Penn State running back Keyvone Lee (24) rushes for a 6-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penn State at Michigan 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Wisconsin at Michigan 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:49 PM EST

Michigan State defensive tackle Naquan Jones (93) reacts after sacking Michigan quarterback Joe Milton during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lombardi helps Michigan State stun No. 13 Michigan 27-24

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (5) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 13 Michigan tries for 3rd straight win over Michigan St

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Joe Milton passes against Minnesota in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
No. 18 Michigan tops No. 21 Minnesota 49-24 in Milton debut

By Dave Campbell Oct. 24, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

Michigan's Giles Jackson returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kickoff return launches No. 14 Michigan past Maryland 38-7

By David Ginsburg Nov. 02, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson looks to pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 14 Michigan rolls past Maryland 38-7 in Big Ten

By David Ginsburg Nov. 02, 2019 03:19 PM EDT

Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) and defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrate after beating Army 24-21 in double-overtime in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 7 Michigan holds on to beat Army 24-21 in 2 overtimes

By Larry Lage Sep. 07, 2019 03:56 PM EDT