Hereโs why Michigan footballโs Jim Harbaugh should win coach of the year, again
The Michigan Wolverines have advanced to their second consecutive Big Ten Championship after dismantling the Ohio State Buckeyes 45-23 in Columbus, finishing the regular season undefeated while also planting their flag for Jim Harbaugh to win the coach of the year award again.
Michigan football and Ohio State prepared to square off in game of the century part II
The Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes are prepared to square off in the game of the century II for a chance to represent the east division in the Big Ten Championship, remain undefeated, and have bragging rights for the next 365 days.
Big Tenโs worst-kept secret revealed as JJ McCarthy shines in first start for Michigan football
Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines worst kept secret in the Big Ten was finally revealed to the public as QB1 J.J. McCarthy put on a show for the ages in his debut as a starter, albeit against the Hawaii Rainbow Raiders.
Ball drops on Michigan after 34-11 rout by Georgia in CFP semifinal at Orange Bowl
The College Football National Championship will be a rematch of the SEC championship after Georgia boat raced the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl inside Hard Rock Stadium.
Angry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFP
Stetson Bennett threw three touchdown passes, Nakobe Dean led an angry Georgia defense and the third-ranked Bulldogs returned to their dominant ways, beating No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in the Orange Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship.
Michigan football earns massive win at Wisconsin, but not all questions have been answered
College football fans can squabble about the strength of this yearโs Wisconsin team all they want, but that wonโt change the fact that Michigan just earned perhaps the most impressive win of the Jim Harbaugh era.
Texas Tech QB indicates heโs transferring to University of Michigan
Quarterback Alan Bowman #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders looks to pass during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman indicated on Twitter on Sunday that he is transferring to Michigan. Bowman, who announced in January that he was entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer, wrote โLets get to work!! He played in 19 games for Texas Tech across three seasons. Milton entered the transfer portal, and Bowman would give the Wolverines an experienced option, assuming he's able to play for them immediately.
Michigan football QB Joe Milton announces he will transfer
Michigan quarterback Joe Milton throws a pass during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan football quarterback Joe Milton announced Thursday that he will transfer. pic.twitter.com/PeANE2vWmD โ Joe milton #5 (@Qbjayy7) February 18, 2021Milton, an impending redshirt junior, began the 2020 season as Michiganโs starting quarterback. Even though he spent three years with the Wolverines, Milton will have three years of eligibility remaining. The 2020 season didnโt count against player eligibility, and Milton also had a redshirt season.
Recruiting class leaves Michigan football with stacked offense, holes on defense
Cornelius Johnson #6 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate a fourth quarter touchdown during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan football has officially signed 20 new players, and the overwhelming theme of this roster is a stacked offense and a defense with major holes. Offensive firepowerThere will certainly be transfers, NFL draft declarations and possibly even some late additions to the roster before the 2021 season, but as it stands, Michiganโs offense looks completely loaded. All three were stars in high school and highly regarded during the recruiting process. Losing commit Quintin Somerville to UCLA on Wednesday was a major blow for the 2021 class, as now, Kechaun Bennett, T.J.
Michigan star QB commit JJ McCarthy holds recruiting class together despite losing streak
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan footballโs star quarterback commit, J.J. McCarthy, is holding the teamโs talented recruiting class together despite an ugly three-game losing streak. "This great university demands excellence. We are all in this together.โBy all accounts, McCarthy could be the stabilizing presence Michigan needs at the quarterback position. โ J.J. McCarthy (@jjmccarthy09) November 15, 2020This great university demands excellence. โ J.J. McCarthy (@jjmccarthy09) November 15, 2020There is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Cade McNamara gave Michigan football a spark, but should he be the starting quarterback?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Is the Joe Milton era over before Michigan football even got halfway through a shortened season? Milton was pulled late in the third quarter against Wisconsin with the Wolverines trailing 35-3, and backup quarterback Cade McNamara came in to lead a touchdown drive. Cade McNamara #12 of the Michigan Wolverines throws a second half past against the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (2020 Getty Images)On the first play, McNamara fired a strike over the middle to Ronnie Bell for a 23-yard gain. Michigan has insisted McNamara could be a starting caliber quarterback, and he sure looked like it for four plays.
No. 13 Wisconsin routs Michigan 49-11 in 1st game in 3 weeks
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) gets away from Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. 13 Wisconsin build a big lead in a 49-11 rout of Michigan on Saturday night. โIt was great to get back to playing.โThe Wolverines (1-3) fell behind 28-0 at halftime, their largest deficit at home since the Big House opened in 1927, and are off to their worst start since 1967. The team announced that 10 players would not be available to play at Michigan, but didn't say why they were out of the lineup. POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Badgers might up a little after slipping in the two weeks they were idle after rising to No.
Joe Milton vs. Cade McNamara: Jim Harbaugh avoids naming Michiganโs starting quarterback
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Joe Milton or Cade McNamara: Who will start at quarterback for Michigan football this weekend? Jim Harbaugh avoided making it official ahead of the opener vs. Minnesota. โHeโs playing extremely well.โMost people around the program expect Milton to be Michiganโs starter. LATEST: Michigan vs. Michigan State will kick off at noon on HalloweenโJim, just to clarify, are you saying Joe is going to start at quarterback on Saturday?โ Harbaugh was asked during Mondayโs press conference. From the outside, McNamara hasnโt been considered a serious contender for the starting job, but Harbaugh has surprised fans at the quarterback position before.
12 takeaways from Jim Harbaugh: Nico Collins, O-line starters, QB battle, team health
TRANSFER NEWS: Charles Thomas enters transfer portal as future linebacker room gets crowdedโThey have been through a lot,โ Harbaugh said. I feel really good about them in terms of competitiveness, and oneness -- probably the most important thing. โA lot of really good leaders, a lot of guys who are really invested and a lot of guys who really like each other,โ Harbaugh said. โ(Nordin)'s in a real competitive battle with (Jake) Moody, whoโs also doing a really good job, so itโs still playing out,โ Harbaugh said. I feel the talent is really good, and I think theyโll all eventually see action, but those are really tight battles."
MVJ award: Which Michigan football jersey number duo will be most valuable this season?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Which pair of Michigan football players who share a jersey number will unite to be the most valuable this season? This yearโs roster, with the new rule in place, has 45 duos who will wear the same jersey number. Some of the Michigan jersey number duos contain players who will contribute on different sides of the ball. 1: Both players must wear a jersey number for the entire season for their stats to qualify in favor of said jersey number. Other eligible duosHere are all the other jersey number duos listed on the 2020 Michigan football roster, as of Oct. 16.
Michigan football roster: Jersey numbers revealed for 25 scholarship freshmen
Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The University of Michigan updated its online football roster Monday, revealing numbers for 25 true freshmen who were members of the 2019 recruiting class that ranked No. Here are the jersey numbers for the 25 scholarship players, according to the team's official website:3. RB Zach Charbonnet30. OL Zach Carpenter58.