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3 non-negotiable traits Michigan’s next Athletic Director must have
The job description of a college athletic director is as long as it’s ever been. While Warde Manuel’s pending departure from the University of Michigan feels warranted, there’s no denying he had some major successes along with his failures. Michigan athletics will soon start a new chapter — a new president and AD are on […]
DE Nate Marshall’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
During the last two seasons, it was clear the Michigan Wolverines lacked two key traits on both sides of the football that were a major emphasis during the Jim Harbaugh era: physicality and toughness. The good news for fans is new head coach Kyle Whittingham is known for both of those things. There is good […]
Survey: Should Michigan AD Warde Manuel step down now or at end of the year?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in UM fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. On Monday, Michigan announced that athletic director Warde Manuel would be stepping down at the end […]
Which Big Ten team is the best at each position since 2015
Many legends have come out of programs in the Big Ten in the past decade or so. Many had stellar college careers, and many then went on to have fabulous professional careers. This ranking will be looking at the best Big Ten team at each position since 2015, based purely on performance in college and […]
Film Study: What OL Lincoln Mageo brings to Michigan Football
Offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo committed to Michigan Football’s 2027 recruiting class last week, and he looks like the prototypical Wolverine bully. The 6-foot-3.5, 285-pounder from Oceanside, California is a force in the run game and earned solid recognition across recruiting platforms. Rivals Industry Rankings gave Mageo an 88.70 rating, good for 435th nationally, 32nd among […]
Michigan Basketball: 5 players at Brown to watch after Mike Martin hire
The Michigan Wolverines are looking to round out their roster and now have a new crop of potential additions to evaluate. With the hire of former Brown head coach Mike Martin to Mike Boynton Jr.’s assistant coaching staff, players at Brown are free to enter the transfer portal. Could any follow their former ball coach […]
Recruiting Roundup: Mason Graham’s brother hoping to get Michigan offer
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-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… Brother of Michigan legend […]
Mike Boynton Jr. nearly completes coaching staff after retaining core of Dusty May regime
When Mike Boynton Jr. accepted the job as Michigan’s next head men’s basketball coach, his priorities were clear. Before drawing up game plans or worrying about recruiting the next class, he first had to keep the roster intact. Right behind that came preserving as much of the program’s infrastructure as possible. Considering the circumstances, Boynton […]
Out of the Blue: Jordan Kovacs joins to talk Michigan, Bengals, and more!
On this week’s Out of the Blue podcast, the boys are joined by former Michigan Wolverine and current Cincinnati Bengals assistant coach Jordan Kovacs. The trio discusses the difficulties of learning a new scheme, rebuilding culture under a new head coach, and what he is watching from Michigan this fall. Be sure to submit any […]
Former Michigan Basketball PG L.J. Cason announces transfer destination
Michigan men’s basketball point guard L.J. Cason officially entered his name into the transfer portal on July 20. Just one day later, he has a new college basketball home. The Florida native is taking his talents back to his home state, as he is set to transfer to the University of Miami. Cason was a […]
Michigan Football 2026 opponent preview: UTEP
The Michigan Wolverines have a matchup with the UTEP Miners coming up this season. Heading into the third season under Scotty Walden, the Miners have had little success in the past few years. On top of that, the team was completely shredded in the transfer portal during its transition from Conference USA to the Mountain […]
Meet new Michigan men’s basketball assistant coach Mike Martin
Former Brown head coach Mike Martin has officially joined the Michigan men’s basketball coaching staff after spending 14 seasons leading his alma mater. His 171-202 record doesn’t immediately jump off the page, but Brown isn’t an easy place to win. He is the program’s all-time winningest coach, earned Ivy League Coach of the Year in 2019 and […]
Exclusive: Michigan Football OL Brady Norton competing for RG job, 2026 expectations, more
Brady Norton has taken an unconventional path to becoming one of Michigan’s most versatile offensive linemen. Now, heading into 2026, he is focused on turning that versatility into mastery at one position. With an offseason with new position coach Jim Harding’s guidance and a clear home on the interior, Norton spoke exclusively with Maize n […]
Column: Michigan’s crisis communications strategy is a masterclass in what NOT to do
Believe it or not, Maize n Brew is not my full-time job. I am also a public relations professional, so I’d like to think I know how to get ahead of a story, control a narrative and make a bad story a one-day story instead of a week-long one. Well, what the University of Michigan […]
DE Dominic Nichols’ path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
Dominic Nichols was a criminally underrated recruit coming out of high school. At Michigan, he immediately burst onto the scene in practice and parlayed that into a rotational role by his second season in Ann Arbor. Now a junior, Nichols is a breakout candidate and will look to snag a starting spot over some established […]
Why Andrew Marsh could be Michigan Football’s first 1,000-yard WR since 2013
It’s been 13 years since the Michigan Wolverines had a wide receiver eclipse the 1,000-yard plateau in a single season, but Andrew Marsh is primed to end the drought in 2026. Coming off a record-setting freshman season, Marsh is expected to be the top receiving target for Michigan this season, and his explosiveness gives him […]
Top social media reactions to Warde Manuel’s pending departure
Michigan announced that Warde Manuel will be stepping down as athletic director at the end of the season. Here are key reactions on social media to Manuel’s pending departure. Warde Manuel’s statement John Bacon Pete Thamel Dan Wetzel’s take Ohio State writer Bill Rabinowitz Dave Portnoy Austin Meek Trey Wallace Heather Dinich Dan Wolken Anthony […]
J.P. Estrella reveals why he decided to stay with Michigan Basketball
The transfer from Tennessee is joining the Wolverines for the 2026-27 season. J.P. Estrella told Brian Boesch on Defend the Block he first connected with head coach Dusty May when he entered the portal. The 6-foot-11 power forward averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds per game last season for the Volunteers. Here’s more of what […]
U-M President reveals why Warde Manuel will be AD until the end of 2026
University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso announced on Monday morning in a YouTube video that Warde Manuel will be stepping down as athletics director at the end of the calendar year. It’s a bit odd for a president to announce that an AD requested to step down, but that he will actually stick around until […]
Michigan AD Warde Manuel releases statement regarding his future
It was announced on Monday morning that Warde Manuel will be stepping down as the athletics director at the University of Michigan at the end of the calendar year. Manuel is going out on his own terms following a highly successful tenure that results in two national championships and a plethora of Big Ten championships […]
Contract details for Mike Boynton Jr.’s 2-year deal with Michigan Basketball
Mike Boynton Jr. is officially the head men’s basketball coach at Michigan, and thanks to an open records request, Maize n Brew has obtained a copy of his contract. Here is a detailed breakdown of everything in the deal. The term Boynton’s contract is structured as a one-year deal with a conditional second year. Year […]
AD Warde Manuel leaving University of Michigan at end of calendar year
The University of Michigan will be in search of a new athletics director for the first time in a decade, as Warde Manuel is set to depart at the end of the calendar year. He will leave Ann Arbor a few years early, as he just signed a five-year extension on Dec. 5, 2024 to […]
Recruiting Roundup: Michigan Football predicted to land four-star recruit from Ohio
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-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… Michigan predicted to land […]
Lack of proper oversight has allowed Michigan’s controversies to persist
There’s no mistaking the excellence that Michigan’s athletic programs have put together in recent memory. In just the last three years, the school’s two biggest programs — football and men’s basketball — have won national championships. Michigan has also continued to excel in non-revenue sports, with hockey, gymnastics and women’s basketball, among others, competing with […]
Michigan will have a new football and basketball coach at the same time…again
Win a national championship, lose the head coach. It might not be the most desirable situation to be in, but if we are being honest, the trade-off here is not completely unfair. No one wanted to see Jim Harbaugh or Dusty May leave, but they did what their predecessors could not, so only so much […]
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