Michigan football national champion Mike Sainristil chosen by Commanders in 2nd round of NFL draft
Michigan Wolverines national champion Mike Sainristil, whose name resonates with pride and glory, was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday, marking a significant milestone in his journey from college football to the grand stage of the NFL.
Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing game
Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and No. 1 Michigan's smothering defense held Michael Penix Jr. and the prolific Washington offense to one touchdown in a 34-13 victory in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Self-inflicted wounds by Maryland helps Michigan football cheat defeat in historic fashion
A plethora of self-inflicted wounds by the Maryland Terrapins helped the No. 3 ranked Michigan Wolverines cheat defeat while becoming the first football program in of any kind to reach the 1,000th-win milestone.
Defense helps Michigan football overcome turnover-riddled game in 31-6 victory against Bowling Green
The defensive side of the ball for the No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines helped their offense and special teams overcome a turnover-riddled 31-6 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons under the lights at the Big House.
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.
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.
What would Michiganโs receiving corps look like this season without Nico Collins?
Wide receiver attritionIt looks like the Wolverines will be without three of their top four wide receivers from a year ago. That trio, which highlighted the teamโs top-five 2017 recruiting class, combined for 96 catches, 1,490 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns last season. So what would the receiving corps look like if Collins isnโt in the picture? NewcomersNo matter who comes and goes, Michigan is always going to bring in new playmakers at the wide receiver position. They donโt all need to be better than Collins, Peoples-Jones and Black.
Should Michigan college athletes be paid?
Nico Collins #4 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his first quarter touchdown with Mike Sainristil #19 while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. But under the law, they can't be stripped of their scholarships or kicked off the team if they sign endorsement deals. There are some limitations: Athletes can't enter into deals that conflict with their schools' existing contracts. For example, if your university has a contract with Nike, you can't sign with Under Armour. Here in Michigan, would you support this kind of law that would allow college athletes to receive such endorsements?
Predicting all 26 starters for Michigan football vs. Middle Tennessee State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Michigan football team is set to kick off the season Saturday at home against Middle Tennessee State. TE: Sean McKeonMichigan has a handful of young, exciting options at tight end, such as redshirt freshman Mustapha Muhammad and true freshman Erick All. LG: Ben BredesonA team captain for the second year in a row and a fourth-year starter, Michigan couldn't ask for a more reliable left guard than Ben Bredeson. DE: Kwity PayeKwity Paye forced his way onto the field as a true freshman and emerged as one of the team's best playmakers in the backfield last year. DT: Carlo KempThe interior defensive line is considered a potential weakness for Michigan, but Carlo Kemp is a safe, reliable veteran to lead the group.
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.
Predicting the stats for Michigan football's top 5 wide receivers this season
Here's a prediction of what the stats could look like for Michigan's top five wide receivers this season. 1 wide receiver in the 2017 recruiting class, and while he's been a good weapon for the Wolverines, he hasn't been a superstar. Tarik Black2019 stats: Four catches for 35 yardsMichigan football wide receiver Tarik Black makes a catch against Cincinnati (Joe Robbins/Getty Images). 595 player overallMichigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil during his recruiting process (Photo: Mike Sainristil/@MikeSainristil)It feels risky predicting a true freshman to be the No. As an early enrollee, Sainristil has an advantage over a pair of four-star wide receiver commits, Giles Jackson and Cornelius Johnson.