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Final predictions for Michigan Football’s depth chart on offense
We’ve finally reached game week, with Michigan set to begin its 2026 football season on Saturday night against Western Michigan at The Big House. The offseason has been full of anticipation, and fall camp has generated plenty of optimism, particularly for the offense. Based on all the buzz this offseason, we’ll be making one final […]
Western Michigan HC Lance Taylor is casting a wide net in preparation for Michigan
As is customary when preparing for opponents, you have to look into the past to know what to prepare for. That’s exactly what Western Michigan head football coach Lance Taylor is doing when preparing to play Michigan this weekend at The Big House. “Our mentality is we’re going to attack every blade of grass and […]
Get the best of Maize n Brew on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Maize n Brew. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Michigan Wolverines. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition […]
Recruiting Roundup: Elite WR locks in visit for Oklahoma game
Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our two-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… Elite WR visiting Michigan […]
Kyle Whittingham names Michigan’s WR3 entering 2026 season
Head coach Kyle Whittingham, quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr. and QB1 Bryce Underwood joined host Jon Jansen on the 2026 premiere of the Inside Michigan Football Radio Show. When asked about his hopes for the Western Michigan opener, Whittingham emphasized playing a “clean game” and not committing “ignorant penalties” before transitioning to Underwood and his […]
How many wins will Michigan Football have in September?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Michigan fans and fans across the country. The Michigan Wolverines have four games in September. All four are home games at Michigan Stadium. However, the difficulty of these four games will vary. In […]
Kyle Whittingham says this young player could be Michigan’s best pure pass rusher
Michigan could be deep at edge rusher during the 2026 season. John Henry Daley transferred to Michigan via Utah; Dominic Nichols is poised to make an impact; Cameron Brandt brings a veteran presence to the unit; Lugard Edopayi is ascending; and then there are up-and-comers like Carter Meadows and Tariq Boney, who will be receiving […]
Michigan Football looks to establish identity in Kyle Whittingham’s debut
The Michigan Wolverines kick off the 2026 season against the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday. Not only is the opener a chance to start the Kyle Whittingham era with a win, but it’s an opportunity to set a tone for the season as a whole. “We want to play well every week, but the opener […]
Offensive Big Board 1.0: Michigan Football recruiting targets in 2028 class
Michigan Football is gearing up for a loaded prospect visitor list scheduled throughout the regular season this fall, as the program also starts its run to finish with a top-ranked recruiting class in 2028. Maize n Brew breaks down every notable 2028 prospect who Michigan is in contact with and has offered at all six […]
Kyle Whittingham previews Michigan Football coaching debut vs WMU
The Michigan Wolverines will kick off their 2026 football season under the lights of The Big House on Saturday against the in-state Western Michigan Broncos (7:36 p.m. on NBC). Head coach Kyle Whittingham met with the media on Monday morning to preview his Michigan coaching debut and much more. Here are the key things he […]
Kyle Whittingham officially names Michigan Football’s QB2 for 2026
The quarterback depth chart behind starter Bryce Underwood has officially been settled. Head coach Kyle Whittingham announced during his press conference on Monday morning that true freshman Tommy Carr has been named the direct backup quarterback for the 2026 season, giving the Wolverines a clear picture at the position heading into the season opener on […]
Big Ten Football Power Rankings heading into Week 1
Preseason rankings are inherently silly in and of themselves. However, they do provide a good baseline to look back and laugh at once the games have been played on the field. From here on out, we’ll be publishing our Big Ten Power Rankings each Monday to assess how teams have shifted up and down the […]
Where Michigan Football stands on ESPN’s FPI heading into Week 1
We have made it to football season, and later this week, there will be regular-season action at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines are in an interesting spot with so much offseason turnover, and ESPN’s Football Power Index is not thrilled with their outlook, projecting 7.8 wins to 4.3 losses for a team with a 15.9 rating, […]
Survey Results: Fans hate new ads inside Michigan Stadium
Advertisements will be going up this season at Michigan Stadium. Google Gemini, Meijer, and Coca-Cola will be featured on Michigan’s padded end zone walls, as well as on the jumbotron. Earlier this week, we asked fans if they loved or hated ads going up inside Michigan Stadium. The results are in, and fans aren’t liking […]
Michigan Football RB commit Lundon Hampton ready for enrollment, working to flip fellow in-state star
Michigan running back commit Lundon Hampton began his senior year doing what he does best: score touchdowns. The in-state 2027 tailback finished with two trips to the end zone Thursday. It marked the start of his final run with Grand Rapids (Mich.) Kenowa Hills in its journey towards reaching Ford Field in late November. Although […]
A tough preseason strength of schedule is not the end of the world
Stop me if you have had a conversation this offseason that has sounded anything like this: “improvement, but because of the schedule, 8-4, 9-3.” At face value, this makes total sense, as the Michigan Wolverines should absolutely put out a better product this year thanks to coaching changes and a strengthened roster, but will go […]
Michigan Football announces non-conference opponent for 2028
The Michigan Football team will play Charlotte for its second game of the 2028 season, it announced on Friday. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2028. Charlotte is a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). It hasn’t been around for long, as the football team played its first season since the mid-1940s […]
5 former Michigan Wolverines to watch for in the 2026 NFL season
Whether it be someone on your favorite team or your least favorite, it is always intriguing to see how former Michigan Wolverines grow after their time in Ann Arbor. As the NFL approaches and rosters fill with dozens of former Wolverines, let’s take a look at some guys to watch for this season. DE Aidan […]
The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 1
We’ve reached the end of the Michigan Wolverines’ athletics offseason, and with that concludes our series ranking the top-25 players for the men’s basketball team in between the 1989 and 2026 national championships. The celebration of Dusty May and this program winning their first national title in more than three decades concludes with the only […]
Big Ten Championship winner odds: Where Michigan stands
The 2026 college football season is right around the corner, and teams in the Big Ten are all vying to win the conference championship. Indiana is coming off a national championship and will be in a good position to win a consecutive Big Ten title. However, teams such as Ohio State and Oregon will be […]
K Trey Butkowski’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
Neither the offense nor the defense performed to expectations last season, but maybe the greatest disappointment of all was special teams. Kicker Dominic Zvada was coming off a first-team All-American season where he set Michigan’s single-season record for field goal percentage at 95.5 percent, including a perfect 7-for-7 from 50+. But there was a drastic […]
Michigan Football’s most uncertain position group plans to surprise in 2026
The most uncertain position for the Michigan football team heading into the 2026 season is the linebackers. That isn’t just us saying that. In fact, senior linebacker Troy Bowles said as much to the media earlier this week. “I feel like people are going to be surprised because we’re definitely the most uncertain group,” Bowles […]
Michigan Football adds another MAC team to its 2029 schedule
The Michigan football program announced on Friday that it has added another future non-conference opponent to the schedule, setting up a matchup against Bowling Green at The Big House on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2029. With this addition, Michigan now has two of its three non-conference matchups locked in for the 2029 season, along with another […]
Michigan football 2026 position group breakdown: Special teams
The Michigan football team has usually been able to rely on a consistent, well-drilled special teams unit. But last year, as turmoil enveloped the program, even that wasn’t safe, as a blooper reel of punter and kicker gaffes haunted the Wolverines at some costly moments. Entering 2026, though, Michigan has revamped its special teams room […]
3 Michigan Football depth pieces on defense that could make a big impact in 2026
Defensive depth used to feel like life insurance. It sounds good, but do you really need it? Now, defensive depth has become as vital as mixing in a water at brunch. Next to a quarterback, defensive depth has emerged as the second-biggest prerequisite for a national championship. Early on, head coach Kyle Whittingham feared Michigan […]
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