Michigan Wolverines
Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT

Michigan fullback Ben Mason (42) scores on a one-yard touchdown run against Maryland in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 15 Michigan starts slow, rebounds to beat Maryland 42-21

By Larry Lage Oct. 06, 2018 04:38 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Northwestern during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Thorson leads Northwestern past No. 20 Michigan State 29-19

By Noah Trister Oct. 06, 2018 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) is stopped by Notre Dame linebackers Te'von Coney (4) and Drue Tranquill (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Love has struggled to get going this year for Stanford. He is averaging 4.3 yards per carry, down from a mark 8.1 a year ago, and already missed one game against UC Davis to heal up some bumps and bruises. He left last week's game against the Irish with an injured ankle and is questionable for this week's game against Utah. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 14 Stanford looks to bounce back against Utah

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2018 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Landover, Md. Following a Big Ten victory and a bye, Maryland faces its toughest test yet _ a matchup against No. 15 Michigan at the Big House. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Maryland's biggest challenge so far: No. 15 Michigan on road

By David Ginsburg Oct. 02, 2018 06:47 PM EDT

Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) scores on a 44-yard run as Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (25) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan tops Nebraska 56-10, led 39-0 at halftime

By Larry Lage Sep. 22, 2018 07:53 PM EDT

SMU head coach Sonny Dykes looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. Michigan won 45-20. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Navy has 2 QBs with 6 rushing TDs going into AAC game at SMU

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 21, 2018 07:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Michigan defensive back Brad Hawkins (20) celebrates a tackle with teammates Aidan Hutchinson (97), Josh Ross (12), and Tyree Kinnel (23), in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan’s defense, which returned nine starters from the unit that ranked No. 3 in the nation last year, play Nebraska on Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 19 Michigan opens Big Ten slate against winless Nebraska

By Larry Lage Sep. 21, 2018 06:45 AM EDT

No. 19 Michigan opens Big Ten season versus winless Nebraska

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2018 02:39 PM EDT
Nebraska (0-2, 0-0 Big Ten) at No. 19 Michigan (2-1, 0-0), noon ET (FS1). Line: Michigan by 19. Series record: Tied 4-4-1. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Michigan defensive back Brad Hawkins (20) celebrates a tackle with teammates Aidan Hutchinson (97), Josh Ross (12), and Tyree Kinnel (23), in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan’s defense, which returned nine starters from the unit that ranked No. 3 in the nation last year, play Nebraska on Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Wisconsin's Taylor to face stiff Iowa defense in B10 opener

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2018 06:43 AM EDT

Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) runs past Boise State defensive end Durrant Miles, center, and teammate Marcus Keyes (75) and into the endzone with a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Should LSU be No. 1 in rankings?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 17, 2018 06:12 AM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) and wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) celebrate with teammates their touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against SMU in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Shea Patterson throws 3 TDs, No. 19 Michigan beats SMU 45-20

By Larry Lage Sep. 15, 2018 11:18 PM EDT

Notre Dame defensive lineman Khalid Kareem (53) sacks Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) in the first half of an NCAA football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan at Notre Dame 9/1/2018

Sep. 10, 2018 09:18 AM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after scoring a touchdown against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Up with UGA; Down on Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 09, 2018 10:32 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) rolls out of the pocket looking to throw a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Patterson lives dream: No. 21 Michigan tops W Michigan 49-3

By Larry Lage Sep. 08, 2018 11:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Illinois coach Lovie Smith stands near players and coaching staff during the team's NCAA college football game against Kent State in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Michigan, Illinois to be on guard against in-state opponents

By Eric Olson Sep. 06, 2018 09:35 AM EDT

No. 15 Michigan State faces road test against Arizona State

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2018 05:51 AM EDT
No. 15 Michigan State (1-0) at Arizona State (1-0), 10:45 p.m. ET (ESPN). Line: Michigan State by 6½. Series record: Tied 1...

Maryland players celebrate in front of Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) after Maryland linebacker Tre Watson, second from right, intercepted a pass intended for Humphrey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Auburn, Boise State are under-ranked

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 05, 2018 07:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame's Robert Hainsey (72) and Khalid Kareem (53) celebrate with teammates after defeating Boston College 49-20 in an NCAA college football game in Boston. Notre Dame junior Khalid Kareem found himself lost in the defensive line shuffle for most of his first two seasons with the Irish. Always buried on the depth chart, the Detroit native just wanted a chance to prove that he could become a regular contributor, and perhaps even a starter. A late-season surge in 2017 followed by a stellar showing in spring ball earned Kareem his chance at both.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
DE Kahlid Kareem a rising star for No. 8 Notre Dame

By Todd Burlage Sep. 04, 2018 10:57 AM EDT

TCU quarterback Shawn Robinson (3) takes off on a 36-yard touchdown run against Southern University during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 07:36 PM EDT