Michigan Wolverines
Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser runs up field during a 34-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: After top-tier, parity reigns in poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2018 02:56 AM EST

Michigan wide receiver Oliver Martin, right, runs with the ball as Rutgers defensive back Isaiah Wharton (11) wraps him up for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan's Nick Eubanks, left, tries to block on the play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Patterson throws 3 TDs, No. 4 Michigan beats Rutgers 42-7

By Dan Gelston Nov. 10, 2018 06:52 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown between Navy cornerback Noruwa Obanor (15) and linebacker Taylor Heflin (54) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF won 35-24. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
College football: No. 6 Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State 48-47

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2018 05:28 PM EST

Michigan running back Joe Hewlett warms up as United States servicemen and servicewomen collect a large flag prior to an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan at Rutgers 11/10/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 04:37 PM EST

Ohio State players sing "Carmen Ohio" after their NCAA college football game against the Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Ohio State pins No. 24 Michigan State back, 26-6

By Noah Trister Nov. 10, 2018 03:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) tries to scramble away from Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson and the Wolverines face Penn State this week. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 4 Michigan prepares for expected rout over Rutgers

By Dan Gelston Nov. 09, 2018 09:31 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer shouts to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Nebraska 36-31. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 8 Buckeyes face another test from No. 24 Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 09, 2018 03:21 AM EST

No. 4 Michigan takes on Rutgers as a heavy favorite

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 12:36 PM EST
No. 4 Michigan (8-1, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) at Rutgers (1-8, 0-6), 3:30 p.m. EST (Big Ten Network) Line: Michigan by 39. Series record:...

Michigan defensive back Brandon Watson (28) celebrates with defensive lineman Kwity Paye, right, after returning an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan won 42-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan up to 4th in CFP behind Alabama, Clemson, ND

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2018 09:48 PM EST

In this Oct. 6, 2018 photo, Michigan center Cesar Ruiz (51) blocks Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. When Ruiz left New Jersey to visit IMG Academy in Florida, his mother said he wasn't coming back home with her. Ruiz will be back in his home state this week when the fourth-ranked Wolverines play at Rutgers. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 4 Michigan center Cesar Ruiz headed near home at Rutgers

By Larry Lage Nov. 05, 2018 04:47 PM EST

Clemson's Austin Bryant reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Big gap between top and bottom half

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2018 02:38 AM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 11:06 PM EDT

West Virginia players, from left-right, Trevon Wesco, Reese Donahue and Michael Brown celebrate with fans after defeating Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Top 25 Takeaways: Tide-Bulldogs rematch; Michigan's CFP path

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2018 10:21 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson celebrates his one-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 5 Michigan routs Penn State 42-7, wins 8th game in row

By Larry Lage Nov. 03, 2018 07:18 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Former Michigan basketball player Chris Webber, right, walks on the Michigan Stadium field prior to an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan is making Webber an honorary captain for the game. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Penn State at Michigan 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 03:27 PM EDT

Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, watches his team warm up before playing Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
Michigan St stuffs Maryland after tumultuous week for Terps

By David Ginsburg Nov. 03, 2018 03:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim coach Matt Canada speaks with players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Illinois in College Park, Md. Maryland hosts Michigan State on Saturday. Maryland is within a victory of becoming bowl eligible. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Maryland turns focus to Michigan State during ongoing saga

By David Ginsburg Nov. 02, 2018 01:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) tries to scramble away from Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson and the Wolverines face Penn State this week. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 5 Michigan seeking revenge at home versus No. 14 Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 02, 2018 03:25 AM EDT

No. 5 Michigan aims for payback against No. 14 Penn State

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 10:44 AM EDT
No. 14 Penn State (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten, No. 14 CFP) at No. 5 Michigan (7-1, 5-0, No. 5 CFP), 3:45 p.m. EDT (ESPN). Line: Michigan by 10½. ...