Michigan Wolverines
No. 23 Wisconsin looks to get back on track, beat Illinois

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 10:58 AM EDT
Illinois (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) at No. 23 Wisconsin (4-2, 2-1), noon ET (FS1). Line: Wisconsin by 25. Series record: Wisconsin leads 41-36-7....

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on the Michigan Stadium field before an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Sixth-ranked Michigan has won six straight and is in the top 10 for the first time this season. The Wolverines need to beat rival Michigan State this Saturday to keep the roll going. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, FIle)
No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling

By Eric Olson Oct. 18, 2018 03:09 AM EDT

Alabama player John Petty speaks during the SEC men's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Georgia's Tom Crean wants what Saban, Izzo had

Oct. 17, 2018 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. It's been an up-and-down season for Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, who now faces the nation's top-ranked pass defense when the Spartans take on Michigan this weekend. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Lewerke on the spot against Michigan's tough defense

By Noah Trister Oct. 17, 2018 06:50 PM EDT

Michigan State's Elijah Collins (24) stands on the bench and celebrates after his team scored against Penn State with 19 seconds left in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 24 Spartans have 'chip' back with No. 6 Michigan looming

By Noah Trister Oct. 16, 2018 06:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa was named to The Associated Press Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Midterms! Who's hot so far in college football, CFP forecast

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2018 02:06 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, in Tempe, Ariz. At right, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is shown during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 6 Michigan plays at No. 24 Michigan State on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)
No. 6 Michigan up against history at No. 24 Michigan State

By Larry Lage Oct. 15, 2018 06:52 PM EDT

Michigan defensive back Lavert Hill (24) celebrates his touchdown interception with defensive backs Brandon Watson, left, and Josh Metellus during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Michigan won 38-13. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP College Football Poll: LSU back to No. 5; Michigan to 6th

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2018 02:05 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (12) is sacked by Michigan linebacker Devin Bush (10) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Patterson-led No. 12 Michigan routs No. 15 Wisconsin 38-13

By Larry Lage Oct. 13, 2018 10:58 PM EDT

Penn State Juwan Johnson (84) pats cornerback Amani Oruwariye after a loss to Michigan State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in State College, Pa. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is anybody good? Contenders flail

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2018 10:37 PM EDT

Penn State's Donovan Johnson (2) tackles Michigan State's Laress Nelson (13) after a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Lewerke rallies Michigan State over No. 8 Penn State, 21-17

By Travis Johnson Oct. 13, 2018 07:50 PM EDT

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst, left, shakes hands with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on the Michigan Stadium field before an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Wisconsin at Michigan 10/13/2018

Oct. 13, 2018 06:57 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 LSU beats No. 2 Georgia 36-16 at Death Valley

By The Associated Pres Oct. 13, 2018 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. No. 12 Michigan is undefeated since opening with a loss at Notre Dame, building momentum and confidence while waiting for its next opportunity to earn an impressive win. They won’t have to wait much longer. No. 15 Wisconsin will come to play under the lights Saturday night at the Big House in what may prove to be a pivotal game in the conference’s championship race. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
No. 12 Michigan, No. 15 Wisconsin meet in marquee matchup

By Larry Lage Oct. 12, 2018 02:45 AM EDT

No. 12 Michigan, No. 15 Wisconsin meet in big Big Ten game

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2018 11:59 AM EDT
No. 15 Wisconsin (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) at No. 12 Michigan (5-1, 3-0), 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Line: Michigan by 8. Series record: Michigan leads...

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. McSorley has thrown for a total of 757 yards and seven touchdowns in his last two games against the Spartans, and the spotlight will be on him again because Michigan State famously stuffs the run but can’t stop the pass. (AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Wisconsin-Michigan crossover game tops Big Ten's schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2018 02:59 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio reacts during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Shaky offensive line a big part of Spartans' struggles

By Noah Trister Oct. 09, 2018 08:22 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks with Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada during warmups before an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big deal, Big House: Wisconsin poses tough test for Michigan

By Matt Schoch Oct. 08, 2018 04:29 PM EDT

Maryland defensive back Darnell Savage Jr. (4) intercepts a Michigan pass in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Maryland at Michigan 10/6/2018

Oct. 08, 2018 04:39 AM EDT

Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) forces Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) to fumble as he attempts to pass during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Mississippi State won 23-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Too much SEC? 8 is more than enough

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2018 03:18 AM EDT