Michigan Wolverines
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson, right, hands off to running back Karan Higdon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 4 Michigan hosts Indiana in final tuneup of the season

By Larry Lage Nov. 16, 2018 02:04 AM EST

No. 4 Michigan hosts Indiana in final game before Big Game

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 05:51 PM EST
Indiana (5-5, 2-5 Big Ten) at No. 4 Michigan (9-1, 7-0, No. 4 CFP), 4 p.m. EST (FS1) Line: Michigan by 28½. Series record: Michigan leads...

Williams, Allen, Delpit give SEC 3 Nagurski Trophy finalists

Nov. 14, 2018 05:15 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alabama nose tackle Quinnen Williams, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen and LSU safety Grant Delpit give the Southeastern Conference three of the...

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson looks to pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan hold steady in CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2018 07:27 PM EST

Indiana head coach Tom Allen gestures toward an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-32. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indiana, Purdue keep focus on football during home stretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 12, 2018 05:34 PM EST

Former Giants RB, Michigan captain Ron Johnson dies at 71

Nov. 12, 2018 05:17 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former New York Giants running back Ron Johnson, who was the first black player to be a captain of the Michigan football team, has died. He...

Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones celebrates his 23-yard touchdown reception against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Peoples-Jones has Michigan wide receivers back on track

By Matt Schoch Nov. 12, 2018 04:46 PM EST

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