Michigan Wolverines
Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara throws a pass in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Michigan won 40-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Sluggish No. 7 Michigan beats Middle Tennessee 40-21

By Larry Lage Aug. 31, 2019 11:19 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

Illinois's Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Illinois crushes Akron 42-3 in home opener

By Terry Towery Aug. 31, 2019 03:48 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, right, dives for a first down against Tulsa's Treyvon Reeves (24) and Cooper Edmiston, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 18 Michigan State shuts down Tulsa in 28-7 win

By Noah Trister Aug. 30, 2019 10:24 PM EDT

Boy who died after football practice had heart condition

Aug. 30, 2019 01:28 PM EDT
SARANAC, Mich. (AP) — Officials say a western Michigan boy who died after collapsing during football practice had a heart condition. Dr. David Start of...

FILE - In this Saturday, April 13, 2019 file photo, Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Gattis is perhaps the most intriguing new offensive coordinator in the country as Jim Harbaugh seems to be ceding control in favor of a more modern approach. It’s not as if the Wolverines weren’t running spread elements and run-pass options last season with quarterback Shea Patterson. But bringing in Gattis suggests a more immersive approach.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Patterson back to run Michigan's new-look offense in opener

By Larry Lage Aug. 30, 2019 03:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days in Chicago. The strength of Michigan's schedule is its balance. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
No. 7 Michigan unveils new offense against Middle Tennessee

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

Sets of brothers who are teammates in the Big Ten

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 02:40 PM EDT
Sets of brothers who are teammates in the Big Ten, with position, class and hometown: ILLINOIS RB Chase Brown, sophomore; DB Sydney Brown...

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Iowa offensive linemen Landan Paulsen, from left, Tristan Wirfs and Levi Paulsen show off their beards during Iowa's NCAA college football media day in Iowa City, Iowa. Football players often refer to their teammates as brothers. In the Big Ten, a lot of them truly are. At Iowa, left guard Landan Paulsen and right guard Levi Paulsen will be the team’s first twins to start since 1980. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP, File)
Big Ten brotherhood: Family ties run deep across conference

By Eric Olson Aug. 29, 2019 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Michigan defensive back Myles Sims (6) watches from the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich. With the college football season set to start for most teams this weekend, the NCAA has been handing down rulings left and right in waiver cases involving transfers seeking immediate eligibility. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Waiver woes: NCAA decisions on transfers bring relief, angst

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 28, 2019 06:46 PM EDT

In this Aug. 10, 2019, photo, Tennessee defensive lineman Aubrey Solomon (98) runs a drill during the NCAA college football team's practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Solomon has received an NCAA waiver enabling the Michigan transfer to play for the Volunteers immediately rather than sitting out the 2019 season. Solomon's availability provides a giant boost to a Tennessee defensive line that has no returning starters. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
OL Smith, DL Solomon will play this season for Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Aug. 28, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) rushes in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Minnesota takes a stacked offense and increased confidence into the third season under coach P.J. Fleck, but the Gophers better be prepared for their opener against neighbor South Dakota State, which is ranked fourth in the FCS poll. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Minnesota at Michigan 11/4/2017

Aug. 28, 2019 08:07 AM 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

In this Aug. 2, 2019, photo, Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux speaks to reporters at the NCAA college football team's media day in Eugene, Ore. Thibodeaux is a five-star recruit who should see playing time as a true freshman. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)
Pick Six Plus: A journey through the Top 25 in 17 games

By Noah Trister Aug. 23, 2019 03:50 AM EDT

Illinois names grad transfer Brandon Peters starting QB

Aug. 20, 2019 05:44 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters has been named the starter for the season opener Aug. 31 at home against Akron. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Baylor offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, right, watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against SMU in Waco, Texas. Coach Willie Taggart drew some scrutiny for hiring Briles, who worked for his father, Art, at Baylor as that school went through a bruising scandal tied to sexual assault accusations. He will have to work around a deficient offensive line, but if the offense clicks then Taggart’s second year in Tallahassee should be much better than his first. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Pick Six: New coordinators with chance to make big impact

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 20, 2019 02:22 AM EDT

FILE- In this April 13, 2019, file photo Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and offensive coordinator Josh Gattis talk during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Harbaugh seems to be set up for success at Michigan in his fifth season, leading a program that is a popular choice to win the Big Ten. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan's Harbaugh says he wouldn't lie about transfer

By Larry Lage Aug. 13, 2019 10:17 PM EDT

FILE- In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws during Michigan'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)
Harbaugh seems set up for success in 5th season at Michigan

By Larry Lage Aug. 13, 2019 02:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Illinois running back Mike Epstein gets away from Rutgers defensive back Kiy Hester on the way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Piscataway, N.J. Epstein is back this year and ready to go, head coach Lovie Smith said. (AP Photo/David Boe, File)
Illini cite improvement, look to better 4-8 record

By Terry Towery Aug. 13, 2019 02:09 PM EDT

In this photo taken Aug. 7, 2019, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) leaps over a player during NCAA college football preseason practice in Lincoln, Neb. Martinez, the most productive freshman quarterback in the nation last season, averaged 371 yards of total offense against West Division opponents and 295 overall. He led an offense that ranked second in the Big Ten and scored 30 points per game. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan, Nebraska look set to make breakthroughs in Big Ten

By Eric Olson Aug. 13, 2019 01:28 PM EDT