Jim Harbaugh
Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) rolls out of the pocket looking to throw a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Patterson lives dream: No. 21 Michigan tops W Michigan 49-3

By Larry Lage Sep. 08, 2018 11:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Illinois coach Lovie Smith stands near players and coaching staff during the team's NCAA college football game against Kent State in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Michigan, Illinois to be on guard against in-state opponents

By Eric Olson Sep. 06, 2018 09:35 AM EDT

Maryland players celebrate in front of Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) after Maryland linebacker Tre Watson, second from right, intercepted a pass intended for Humphrey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Auburn, Boise State are under-ranked

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 05, 2018 07:20 AM EDT

TCU quarterback Shawn Robinson (3) takes off on a 36-yard touchdown run against Southern University during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 07:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, walks the field as players jog around him during an open practice for the NCAA college football team at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan plays Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 1, to open the college football season. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 14 Michigan out to change narrative vs No. 12 Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2018 09:36 AM EDT

FILE - This is a Sept. 21, 2013, file photo, showing fans during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Michigan State in South Bend, Ind. No. 14 Michigan plays at No. 12 Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
After soap-opera separation, Michigan-Notre Dame reconnect

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 30, 2018 11:24 AM EDT

No. 14 Michigan, No. 12 Notre Dame revive rivalry in opener

The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2018 05:23 AM EDT
No. 14 Michigan (8-5 last season) at No. 12 Notre Dame (10-3), 7:30 p.m. ET, (NBC) Line: Notre Dame by 1. Series record:...