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FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson rushers against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Hutchinson was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten team in results released Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Surprising Michigan takes run at Georgia's dominant D in CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2021 02:28 PM EST

FILE - The College Football Playoff logo is shown on the field at AT&T Stadium before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 1, 2021. If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the championship game. With COVID-19 cases spiking across the country due to the omicron variant, the CFP announced Wednesday, Dec. 22, contingency plans for the semifinals and national championship game, which is scheduled for Jan. 10 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
No makeups for CFP semis if team can't play due to virus

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 22, 2021 02:12 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State and No. 6 Michigan meet with high stakes

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

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

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

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

FILE- In an April 13, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson returns for a second season after transferring from Mississippi. The dual-threat standout will play behind four returning starters in a new-look offense featuring a trio of talented receivers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Patterson starting, but more than 1 Michigan QB could play

By Noah Trister Aug. 26, 2019 03:35 PM EDT