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Ultimate preview for Michigan Football’s 2026 regular season
The 2026 college football campaign is days away from kicking off and the Michigan Wolverines are entering a new era under first-year head coach Kyle Whittingham with high expectations — projected to total 8.5 wins according to FanDuel. Here’s our ultimate season preview for Michigan including game-by-game breakdowns and win total predictions. Week 1: Western […]
Predicting the winners of Michigan Football’s 3 top position battles
Throughout the offseason, Michigan Football fans have had a keen eye on some position battles. With a little more than a week to go, it’s time to call our shot as Kyle Whittingham and his staff iron out the final details heading into a Week 1 contest with Western Michigan. Here are our best guesses […]
Mailbag: Michigan Football recruiting philosophies, in-state efforts, more
Maize n Brew wanted to know what’s on the minds of fans concerning recruiting. Questions were submitted to The Feed message board by the readers, and we have the answers. Here is the first installment of our Mailbag series. What is Michigan’s philosophy going to be regarding the importance of high school recruiting vs transfer […]
Shamari Earls’ improvement in camp has positioned him for a much bigger workload
Michigan’s secondary has been an area without much concern this offseason, with the starters seemingly established. Jyaire Hill, Zeke Berry and Rod Moore all returned to the program, while Smith Snowden and Chris Bracy were both veterans added through the transfer portal. With lots of talent and experience at both positions, there really isn’t an […]
Michigan Football’s concessions partner Levy debuts ‘elevated’ menu to media
The Woodson Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger, Dearborn Jalapeno Popper Dog and Zingerman’s Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich are some of the brand-new items that the Michigan Wolverines concessions partner Levy debuted on Monday. Levy Restaurants took over as the University of Michigan’s official food, beverage and hospitality partner this year, and they offered a glimpse into […]
‘Ballhawk’ S transfer Chris Bracy could have a breakout campaign for Michigan Football
Michigan safety Chris Bracy has been raved about by his coaches and teammates throughout fall camp, and the “ballhawk” transfer could be in line for a breakout campaign in his first season with the program. “I just try to be around the ball a lot. I’m trying to be a playmaker on this defense,” Bracy […]
6 bold predictions for Michigan Football in 2026
We’re less than two weeks away from the start of Michigan’s 2026 football season, the first under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Many are predicting Michigan to be better than it has been the last two years, with plenty of talent in the fold and a veteran coaching staff to lead the group. To continue […]
Recruiting Roundup: Michigan Football predicted to land in-state 4-star
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our two-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that analysts make, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know today… Four-star safety breaks down […]
Survey: Do you love or hate ads inside Michigan Stadium?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Michigan fans and fans across the country. Times are changing in college sports, and programs are finding every kind of revenue stream possible. For the Michigan Wolverines, they’ve decided to have ads inside […]
LB Nathaniel Staehling’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
With a new coaching staff taking over, there are a couple of things that were always going to be inevitable going into this season — Michigan is going to have a good amount of transfers, and there are going to be a lot of question marks about the team. North Dakota State transfer linebacker Nathaniel […]
8 superlatives for the Big Ten’s 2026 football season
The start of the 2026 college football season is fast approaching. Once again, it looks to be a banner year for the Big Ten, with at least three teams appearing capable of competing for a national championship, and maybe three more that can compete for a College Football Playoff spot. The conference has proved itself […]
How Jason Beck’s RPO offense could unlock QB Bryce Underwood
There are going to be a lot of moving pieces in Michigan’s offense in 2026. Transfers and recruits have replenished the skill positions, Bryce Underwood steps into his second year under center and the coaching staff has changed completely. But perhaps the offense itself, in some ways, won’t deviate all that much from the Wolverines’ […]
Michigan OC on QB Bryce Underwood’s running prowess: ‘Don’t be Superman’
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood has the potential to be a player who can do it all at the position — a dual-threat QB who has a rocket arm and blazing speed. However, Underwood will have to limit the amount of hits he takes when he decides to tuck it and run, which is something Michigan […]
3 2028 recruits visiting Michigan Football this fall to be excited about
Michigan will look to lock in a sought out 2027 recruiting class by the end of the year while also getting a head start on next cycle through its eight scheduled games at The Big House this season. In this week’s recruiting 3-2-1 column, we go over who’s expected to be in Ann Arbor that […]
Michigan Football: Game-by-game predictions for the 2026 season
Michigan comes into the 2026 football season with plenty of belief in a step forward in Year 1 under Kyle Whittingham. The optimism lies in improvement from the many returning players on the roster, as well as a veteran coaching staff that has developed and won at a high level. However, Michigan’s tough schedule has […]
Michigan Women’s Basketball announces Champions Classic opponent
The Michigan women’s basketball team announced it will face Oklahoma on Dec. 5 at the Barclays Center as part of the Champions Classic. Other teams at the event are Maryland and Connecticut, which Michigan will also face during the season. The Huskies are the Wolverines’ marquee home matchup of the season on Nov. 5 at […]
Fans weigh in on Michigan Football’s AP Top 25 ranking
Earlier this week, the preseason AP Top 25 Poll was released, and Michigan ranked No. 16. We asked fans their thoughts on Michigan’s ranking, and here’s how they voted. 65% of fans believe Michigan’s ranking is just right, while 24% voted too low and 11% feel the ranking is too high. Excitement is starting to […]
The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 2
We wrap up the Fab Five with the No. 2 player on our offseason list of ranking the best players between Michigan’s 1989 and 2026 national titles with the legendary Chris Webber. It was a tight race between Webber and our No. 1 overall player because no Wolverine since that 1989 team entered college with […]
Ranking Michigan Football’s 8 home games by importance for the 2026 season
Though the Michigan Wolverines will make two road trips — in the span of three weeks — against preseason top-five teams, the home schedule is no joke either. The Wolverines get five of their nine Big Ten games in Ann Arbor in 2026, with all three non-conference games played at home too. In a four […]
5 Michigan Football players Kyle Whittingham believes have stepped up in fall camp
On Friday afternoon, Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham spoke to reporters at Schembechler Hall and offered his opinion on a few players who have surprised him and stepped up during fall camp. Here’s a closer look at the players Whittingham singled out and what it could mean for them this season. WR Channing Goodwin Goodwin […]
Kyle Whittingham breaks down keys to Michigan Football competing for Big Ten title
What will it take for the Michigan Wolverines to compete for a spot in the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff this year? According to head coach Kyle Whittingham, there are several things Michigan must do to reach those goals. “Bryce (Underwood) will have to play well and take care of the football,” Whittingham […]
How Jason Beck plans to limit Michigan Football QB Bryce Underwood’s turnovers
One of the more criticized statistics of now-sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood’s freshman campaign was his touchdown-to-interception ratio. In his first college season, Underwood threw 11 touchdowns to nine picks, although adding an additional six touchdowns on the ground. This season, new offensive coordinator Jason Beck wants to minimize the amount of turnovers as a whole […]
S Mason Curtis’ path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026 season
Maybe the most intriguing player on the Michigan Wolverines’ roster heading into the fall is junior safety Mason Curtis. That’s because he’s an experienced player — 20 game appearances on defense with three starts — but head coach Kyle Whittingham said a few weeks back he wasn’t confident in the depth in the secondary. That’s […]
Andrew Marsh and Savion Hiter could return kicks and punts on Michigan’s special teams
Michigan’s kickoff and punt return game has left a lot to be desired in recent years. Michigan ranked No. 104 in kickoff returns last season and No. 122 in punt returns. However, both return units are bound to be mightily improved with an infusion of talented options and a respected veteran special teams coordinator in […]
Why a change of scenery could potentially revive J.J. McCarthy’s NFL career
Two years into his NFL career, it’s not exactly looked promising for Michigan hero J.J. McCarthy. The 2023 national championship-winning quarterback was handed the keys to the Minnesota Vikings, who selected him with the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, but it’s been a highly turbulent two years since. McCarthy missed his rookie […]
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