If Michigan basketball wants Big Ten title, it has to beat the best over next 2 weeks
Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines and Caleb McConnell #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights go for a loose ball at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Four teams have separated themselves to form the top tier in the conference: Michigan, Ohio State, Illinois and Iowa. Illinois, Ohio State and Iowa have all played each other once, meaning they have two games played in that top tier, while Michigan has none. On top of those games, Michigan has road trips to Indiana (a desperate, NCAA-caliber team) and Michigan State (a hated in-state rival). AdMike Smith #12 of the Michigan Wolverines defends Jacob Young #42 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Michigan State footballโs final game canceled due to Marylandโs COVID-19 cases
Rocky Lombardi #12 of the Michigan State Spartans hands the ball off to Connor Heyward #11 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Spartan Stadium on October 24, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. EAST LANSING, Mich. โ The final game of the Michigan State football season has been canceled due to COVID-19 cases within the Maryland program. This is the second time this season Maryland has had to cancel a game with Michigan State due to COVID-19. There were six positive cases among staff over that same time period, resulting in a population positivity rate of 12.4%. Though the season as a whole was difficult, Tucker beat in-state rival Michigan and upset then-undefeated Northwestern along the way.
Michigan football vs. Iowa: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 14 Iowa looks for its first 5-0 start since 2014 when it travels to Ann Arbor on Saturday to face 18th-ranked Michigan in Big Ten play. LINE: Michigan -3.5"It's always exciting to go up there and it's always a tough challenge," Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters. Iowa has won five of the last six meetings with Michigan. PREDICTION: Michigan 24, Iowa 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Michigan football looks for first signature win against undefeated Iowa
Ambry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a third quarter fourth down stop with Josh Metellus #14 while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)There's very little belief in Michigan right now, and the only way to change that is to pick up a signature win. Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a first quarter catch next to Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In the two games since, Charbonnet has just seven carries for 28 yards.
How high could Michigan football jump in rankings with win over Iowa?
Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines throws a second quarter pass while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Hawkeyes are still undefeated following wins over Miami (Ohio), Rutgers, Iowa State and Middle Tennessee. Ambry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a third quarter fourth down stop with Josh Metellus #14 while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. So, if Iowa, UCF and Florida all lose, Michigan could rise to No. Stanford has been terrible this season, losing in blowout fashion to Southern Cal, UCF and Oregon before scraping out a victory against Oregon State.
Story of the week for Michigan football: 'But it was Rutgers'
Nico Collins #4 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his first quarter touchdown with Tarik Black #7 next to Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Christian Turner #3 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his third quarter touchdown with offensive coordinator Josh Gattis while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a first quarter catch next to Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Artur Sitkowski #8 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights is stopped on a fourth down run by Aidan Hutchinson #97 and Brad Hawkins #20 of the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan certainly feels a lot better this week than last, and if it goes on a winning streak, we'll know it started Saturday.
Rutgers football vs. UMass: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Jonathan Hilliman #23 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights flexes after punching in a touchdown against the Texas State Bobcats during the second quarter at High Point Solutions Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Sitkowski endured a nightmare season as a freshman for the Scarlet Knights but has a chance to get off to a strong start against the weak defense of the Minutemen. Senior Damon Hayes, who had 48 tackles and a team-high 10 pass breakups in 2017, is back at cornerback after playing safety last season for Rutgers. Rutgers ranked last nationally in scoring (13.5 points per game), and last in the Big Ten in total offense (266.3 yards) and first downs (15.2) last season. PREDICTION: Rutgers 31, UMass 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Ohio State University wants to trademark the word 'The'
The Ohio State University Buckeyes celebrate after a 52-3 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbus. (CNN) - The Ohio State University is attempting to trademark the word "the," according to an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office. 88571984 was filed Thursday, and the school seeks to use the word "the" mainly on t-shirts, baseball caps and hats. "In order for a trademark to be registered for a brand of clothing, the trademark must be used in a trademark fashion. It officially became The Ohio State University in 1878.