Harbaugh's suspension keeps Sherrone Moore in charge of No. 2 Michigan vs Maryland, No. 3 Ohio State
Sherrone Mooreโs tears streamed down his cheeks and expletives left his lips, passionately supporting suspended coach Jim Harbaugh, in an on-field postgame interview after No. 2 Michigan won its latest game to stay unbeaten.
Central Michigan coach says Michigan suspended staffer, suspected sign-stealer wasn't on pass list
Central Michigan football coach Jim McElwain says suspended Michigan football staffer Connor Stalionsโ name wasn't on his teamโs pass list to have sideline access and scout Michigan State during a season-opening game in September.
Hartman throws 3 TD passes as No. 9 Notre Dame preps for showdown with 41-17 win against C Michigan
Sam Hartman threw three touchdown passes to move into seventh place on major college footballโs career list and No. 9 Notre Dame pulled away from Central Michigan in the second half for a 41-17 victory.
Whitecaps radio announcer answers last-minute call, rushes across state to cover Detroit Tigers game
After two years without calling a game due to the pandemic, the play-by-play announcer for the West Michigan Whitecaps got a chance to achieve his dream over the weekend and answered a last-minute call to drive across the state and cover the Detroit Tigers on the radio.
Emergency construction starting on Michigan dam that failed
EDENVILLE, Mich. โ Crews have started emergency construction work on a portion of a central Michigan dam that collapsed last spring and contributed to flooding that destroyed homes and forced the evacuations of about 10,000 people. Excavation work will be done below the Edenville Dam in Midland County, according to state officials. The dam failed during a steady rain in May, draining Wixom Lake and unleashing the Tittabawassee River, which then overwhelmed the Sanford dam, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) north of Detroit. Work also is being done inside the Tobacco River spillway in Gladwin and Midland counties to prepare it for being lowered by 21 feet (6.4 meters), officials said. The Edenville Dam is classified as a high hazard dam.
MAC returns with 6-game football season starting Nov. 4
d FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, members of the Miami of Ohio team hold the champion trophy after the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Central Michigan in Detroit. The Mid-American Conference announced Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, that it will have a 6-game football season, meaning all 10 major conferences will play this fall. Just like the other conferences returning to fall ball, the MAC cited advancements in COVID-19 antigen testing as key to the change of direction. Even independent Massachusetts said earlier this week it would attempt to play a small schedule of games this fall. If all goes well, by the first weekend of November, all the FBS conferences will be playing football.
More mid-Michigan residents sue Edenville, Sanford dam owners after flooding devastation
DETROIT โ Buckfire Law Firm announced Tuesday two class-action lawsuits filed against Edenville and Sanford dam owners and the state of Michigan following the devastating flood emergency in central Michigan last month. Nearly 11,000 mid-Michigan residents evacuated their homes on May 20 after multiple dams were breached, causing a massive flooding emergency in the region. Tuesdayโs lawsuits are part of a series of filings against the dam owners and state for allegedly neglecting to ensure the dams operated in accordance with federal guidelines. The dam owners have previously received multiple citations from federal regulators for failure to meet safety guidelines over the last decade. MORE: Residents want answers in Edenville Dam failure that led to devastating floodsBuckfire Law is representing 19 mid-Michigan residents in the federal class-action lawsuit against dam owners Boyce Hydro and its manager Lee Mueller.
Central Michigan to start, end fall semester early -- here are all the new important dates
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. โ Central Michigan University announced Monday that the school will start and end its fall semester early because of the coronavirus (COVID). New CMU fall semester start date: Aug. 17, 2020New CMU fall semester end date: Nov. 25, 2020CMU President Bob Davies said the semester will now begin Aug. 17, two weeks earlier than previously scheduled. Eight-week courses for the Fall I session will begin Aug. 31 and end Oct. 23. โCentral Michigan University will continue to adhere to this guidance closely. We are thrilled to have our students returning to Mount Pleasant for the fall semester, and we will ensure we do it as safely as possible."
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
As states have shifted to remote voting, following health officials recommendations on safety, Trump has denigrated the practice and sought to limit access. โMichigan sends absentee ballots to 7.7 million people ahead of Primaries and the General Election,โ Trump tweeted Wednesday morning. It was not clear exactly what funds Trump was referencing, but the states are paying for the voting changes with federal aid intended to support elections during the pandemic. And even though Trump's campaign encourages absentee voting, along with several state Republican Party officials, GOP voters, like Trump, have expressed growing skepticism. Democrats noted Trump seems more concerned about mail-in voting in battleground states and has not threatened Republican-dominated states that are doing the same thing as Michigan.
Central Michigan eliminates menโs track program as part of coronavirus (COVID-19) cuts
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. โ Central Michigan University has eliminated its menโs track program as part of budget cuts triggered by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Athletic Director Michael Alford said the indoor and outdoor menโs track teams are affected. โHundreds of students have participated in this longstanding, successful program at Central Michigan, and we know this will impact them, and supporters of this program, greatly.โThe decision was made as part of budget planning around the pandemic, Alford said. Scholarships for current menโs track and field students, including those awarded to new students starting in the fall, will be honored for the rest of their CMU careers, university officials said. โMy heart goes out to these student-athletes," Alford said.
Oakland University moves to online classes amid coronavirus outbreak
DETROIT โ Oakland University will join many other Michigan schools in moving classes to an online format during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Oakland University released this info:In-person instruction will be suspended starting at 5 p.m. today and will be replaced by remote learning, effective on Monday, March 16. Remote learning will continue through the end of the semester (April 25). Several Michigan universities have announced similar plans, including University of Michigan, Michigan State, Central Michigan, Michigan Tech and Wayne State universities. One of the two Michigan residents who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus is an inpatient at the University of Michigan Health System.
Central Michigan University moves classes online amid coronavirus outbreak
DETROIT โ Central Michigan University will move classes online after spring break due to coronavirus concerns. โOut of an abundance of caution, and to prevent and contain the spread of the coronavirus, all CMU classes will move online after spring break through March 20. As campus remains open and operations will continue, staff are expected to report to work. Park Library remains open. The Counseling Center remains open and also provides online counseling services.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Surprising upsets highlight first round of prep football playoffs
Prep football playoff brackets already shaken upWho could have seen all this coming in the first round of the state high school football playoffs? This yearโs first round will likely always be remembered for the number of stunning upsets that took place this past weekend. Oak Park, one of the favorites in Division 2 that was littered with future college players, lost to Farmington, 12-6. The only division still with a chance of a repeat champion is Division 8, where Reading is still playing. Qualifying for a bowl and playing for a title in November is terrific turnaround for a CMU program that won one game last year.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Should Lions be buyers or sellers at trade deadline?
The Lions currently sit in mediocrity with a 3-3-1 record (but hey, no last place in the NFC North anymore. The Lions are currently ninth in the NFC standings, with Seattle and Minnesota holding down the last Wild Card spots at 6-2. Is that too much of a deficit for the Lions to overcome over their last nine games of the season with winnable games upcoming? Should the Lions be buyers and give up draft capital to address glaring needs, especially at running back with Kerryon Johnson likely out for the season? It's going to be a hectic Monday and Tuesday before the trade deadline for the Lions front office deciding exactly what direction to take.
Here's where 25 Michigan football transfers are playing and how they're doing this season
Tyrone Wheatley Jr., Brandon Peters, Eddie McDoom and Kareem Walker are among the Michigan football transfers still on active rosters this season. He's made 25 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and two sacks this season for the Bulldogs while returning the occasional kickoff. After appearing in just one game for Michigan last season, Singleton was granted immediate eligibility for Rutgers this season and has appeared in all five games. Singleton has 20 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack this season, including five tackles against Michigan. Washington made 40 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks while picking off two passes and defending nine more passes in 2018.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Is Michigan back on track after Iowa win?
Jordan Glasgow #29 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a 10-3 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. State of the Wolverines after win over IowaFor the time being, Michigan avoided a second loss that would have brought further outrage and increased calls for Jim Harbaugh's job. While Iowa's offense won't ever be confused for Ohio State or Alabama's, the U-M defense did dominate by forcing four turnovers and registering eight sacks in a 10-3 victory. Central Michigan gets win in other rivalry gameCentral Michigan lost one rivalry game at Western Michigan on Sept. 28, but responded a week later at home against its other in-state rival with a 42-16 win over Eastern Michigan. But that didn't matter to Hemlock, which produced a stunning 30-6 win over Ithaca to end that 66-game conference winning streak.
Miami football vs. Virginia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
MIAMI - It's back to the gridiron for Miami (Fla.) after a week off following an unexpectedly narrow 17-12 victory at home over non-conference foe Central Michigan. "(Head coach Justin Fuente) wants to find an identity, but we want to be known like what we say: Hard, smart, tough," Hokies offensive lineman Lecitus Smith told reporters. Bud Foster's defense (352.3 yards per game) gave up scores (six TDs, one field goal) on seven of Duke's final eight possessions last week. The Hurricanes have played in three games decided by five points or fewer, winning just once (against Central Michigan). PREDICTION: Miami 30, Virginia Tech 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Taylor helps No. 13 Wisconsin trounce No. 11 Michigan 35-14
Jonathan Taylor #23 of Wisconsin rushes for a touchdown during the first half against Michigan. 13 Wisconsin made it look easy in a 35-14 victory over No. Patterson returned in the second half after McCaffrey was knocked out of the game on a play that caused Wisconsin safety Reggie Pearson to receive a targeting penalty. Wisconsin has outscored South Florida, Central Michigan and now Michigan by a combined score of 145-14. MAN OF THE PEOPLEDonovan Peoples-Jones returned for Michigan after missing the previous two games with an undisclosed injury.
Badgered! U-M routed at Wisconsin
Josh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 14 Wisconsin. "We're excited to get going with Big Ten play and face a well-coached and talented Michigan team," Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst told reporters. Wisconsin has won five consecutive home meetings with Michigan. PREDICTION: Michigan 28, Wisconsin 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Miami football vs. Central Michigan: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Mike Harley #3 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates after a touchdown reception against the Bethune Cookman Wildcats during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Miami, Florida. LINE: Miami -29.5"I think that we have confidence now that we have a win," Diaz told reporters. Now we have a chance to improve, move on and try and get this feeling week in and week out." Miami has never faced Central Michigan but the Hurricanes are 7-0 against the MAC, including a 49-24 victory at Toledo last season. PREDICTION: Miami 51, Central Michigan 3More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Wisconsin football vs. Central Michigan: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers tries to outrun the tackle of Devin Bush #10 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half on October 13, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 16 Wisconsin looks to build on its impressive Week 1 win when it hosts Central Michigan on Saturday. ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1-0)Graduate transfer Quinten Dormady completed 27-of-37 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns against FCS outfit Albany to snap the Chippewas' eight-game losing streak. Taylor tops all active FBS players with a career average of 154.5 rushing yards per game. PREDICTION: Wisconsin 42, Central Michigan 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Michigan football: Toughest game on the schedule that most people aren't talking about
Donovan Peoples-Jones escapes the tackle of T.J. Edwards during a punt return on Oct. 13, 2018, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. When fans talk about the upcoming season, they usually point to the three home games against rivals Ohio State, Michigan State and Notre Dame. But why isn't anyone talking about the Wisconsin game? Alex Hornibrook throws a pass while playing Michigan on Oct. 13, 2018, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Since that game, Michigan is 0-4 in Madison, including losses by 16, 21 and 14 points in the last three matchups.