Michigan Wolverines
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio watches a play against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 25 Michigan State seeks another upset of No. 4 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 04, 2019 11:45 AM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) scores on a two-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Iowa, No. 19 Michigan aim to end drought in Big Ten

By Larry Lage Oct. 04, 2019 02:36 AM EDT

Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara (42) tacklaes Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
No. 9 Irish look for offensive consistency versus Falcons

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 02:20 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws an interception while being pursued by Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 14 Iowa’s visit to No. 19 Michigan tops Big Ten schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 03, 2019 01:53 PM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) leaps over Middle Tennessee safety Gregory Grate Jr. (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 48-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 14 Iowa finds success in revitalized running game

By Luke Meredith Oct. 01, 2019 11:00 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Michigan prepares for tough test against No. 14 Iowa

By Larry Lage Sep. 30, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

Indiana's Whop Philyor (1) returns a kick as Indiana's Taiwan Mullen, rear, illegally blocks Michigan State's Dominique Long (9) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 25 Michigan State outlasts Indiana 40-31

By Noah Trister Sep. 28, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) leaps into the air for his fourth touchdown reception well ahead of coverage from Mississippi defensive back Keidron Smith (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Clemson stops 2-point try to beat North Carolina

By The Associated Press Sep. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski (8) reacts running to the bench in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Patterson's 4 TDs helps No. 20 Michigan rout Rutgers 52-0

By Larry Lage Sep. 28, 2019 03:26 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Chris Ash, center, shakes hands with head coach Steve Addazio of Boston College after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Boston College won, 30-16. (Chris Faytok/NJ Advance Media via AP)
No. 20 Michigan hopes to bounce back with win over Rutgers

By Larry Lage Sep. 27, 2019 03:17 AM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald gestures to the officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Pat Fitzgerald: Badgers' Taylor would get my Heisman vote

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 27, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) tries to break the tackle of Rutgers defensive back Jarrett Paul (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Iowa faces No. 19 Michigan in possibly pivotal game

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 8 Wisconsin looks to stay unbeaten against Northwestern

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 02:33 PM EDT

AP Top 25 Podcast: Strange days for USC and Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 25, 2019 09:06 PM EDT
These are fascinating times at Southern California as the school moves on from multiple scandals that have sullied the university's reputation and the football team...

Southern California wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) makes a catch against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
All-America Watch: FSU's Akers rebounds; USC's Pittman pops

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2019 01:23 PM EDT

Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson walks off the field with his teammates after losing 35-14 to Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan's promising season takes hit with loss to Wisconsin

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2019 02:53 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) leaps into the air to celebrate a 41-yard punt return by Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa throws 5 TD passes, No. 2 Alabama rolls over USM

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Separating contenders and pretenders

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2019 10:07 PM EDT

Appalachian State's Darrynton Evans (3) gets past North Carolina Tar Heels's Chazz Surratt (21) to score a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
App State beats North Carolina 34-31 on blocked final FG

By Joedy Mccreary Sep. 21, 2019 07:10 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Taylor helps No. 13 Wisconsin trounce No. 11 Michigan 35-14

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 21, 2019 04:27 PM EDT