2 More Wolverines Choose NFL Route
Michigan cornerback David Long and tight end Zach Gentry are entering the NFL draft, skipping their final seasons of college eligibility.
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Michigan cornerback David Long and tight end Zach Gentry are entering the NFL draft, skipping their final seasons of college eligibility.
The unbeaten Wolverines (14-0, 3-0) weren't always that dominant while playing lesser competition in December, and the first half against Penn State (7-7, 0-3) wasn't all that great either from an aesthetic standpoint. The teams combined for 18 turnovers in the first 20 minutes, and Michigan led 25-20.
No. 2 Michigan (13-0, 2-0) has won 27 of its last 28, with the loss being the 2018 national championship game against Villanova.
"I know people would probably say, you'd like more nonconference games, games you're going to win by 20. I don't want them," Beilein said. "We're done with that."
Michigan can become the 10th team in school history, and the first since 2011, to win at least 11 games.
Florida looks to cap off their year with a win over Michigan in the Peach Bowl on Saturday.
Juwann Buschell-Beatty, Michigan's right tackle, is the fourth draft-eligible player to pull out of Saturday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against No. 10 Florida.
Starting the season, only three Big Ten teams were in AP's Top 25, but now the league has six. That's at big deal, especially because the Big Ten increased the number of conference games.
Michigan is 12-0 for only the third time in school history. The Wolverines also did it in 1985-86 and 2012-13.
Shea Patterson is returning for his senior season at Michigan instead of entering the NFL draft.
Bush announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday, the opening day of the early signing period.
Michigan dismissed running back O'Maury Samuels from its football program on the same day he was arraigned on two charges, including one for domestic violence.
Jordan Poole scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half, and No. 5 Michigan remained unbeaten with an 89-78 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.
Jordan Poole and Michigan finally faced some adversity Tuesday night.
Michigan offensive guard Ben Bredeson says he plans to return for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft.
