Harbaugh Hailed As Football Genius By 12th-Ranked Wolverines
Sometimes, Jim Harbaugh sounds as if he is talking to himself during team meetings. Other times, he is the star — or stars — of a one-act play for his team that sends a particular message.
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Sometimes, Jim Harbaugh sounds as if he is talking to himself during team meetings. Other times, he is the star — or stars — of a one-act play for his team that sends a particular message.
"He's got everybody in town looking stupid in khakis."
"I think every football team that goes out there, I don't care where they're at, they expect to win," Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged, albeit reluctantly, that the countdown clocks for Michigan State and Ohio State games have been removed from Schembechler Hall.
'Yeah, the past can hurt. You can either run from it or embrace it and learn from it.'
Michigan is not just winning, it's getting better each and every week and that is a sign what a good football team does.
Downing Northwestern 38-0, Michigan posted its third straight shutout – the first time since 1980 that the program has done so.
While leading the Northwestern Wildcats 31-0 in the third quarter, Harbaugh lost his mind -- and almost his hat -- when he yelled at one of the sideline referees.
There's nothing that could happen or be said to him that ever gets him flustered or where he doesn't have a tight grip of his mind.
Three of the nation's top four scoring defenses reside in the Big Ten, and the best of them will meet Saturday when Northwestern visits Michigan.
The No. 4 Spartans and Jim Harbaugh's now-ranked (No. 18) Michigan team will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor, the schools announced.
"It was really good to have Derek Jeter on the sideline, personally for me. I took great pleasure in that. As a youngster, I wanted to be a major league shortstop. I dreamed about being Derek Jeter."
Hurricane Joaquin is hurtling its way to the east coast. But "God willing, and the creek don't rise," Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh said. "We'll be there."
The former New York Yankees great, who attended the University of Michigan briefly, was in the house when the Wolverines hosted No. 22 BYU on Saturday.
It's a nice week for Michigan football when the Internet at large starts comparing its players to NFL stars Odell Beckham Jr. and Marshawn Lynch.
BYU is as prepared as perhaps any team in the country to play anyone, anywhere in college football.
No. 22 BYU at Michigan. Jim Harbaugh can get his first win over a ranked opponent when the Cougars visit the Big House.
"He's good, really good. He's cool in the pocket, extends plays. He can scramble, he can keep his eyes downfield and find receivers. He plays an exciting brand of quarterback."
If you were under the assumption that The University of Michigan was just a pit stop for Jim Harbaugh then you aren't alone.
Michigan allowed one 53-yard pass and one touchdown, but otherwise locked down UNLV, with the Rebels barely seeing Michigan territory the entire game.
"It was an amazing experience to watch James Earl Jones do the voiceover. It must have been what it was like to watch Willie Mays take batting practice back in that time."
Could the storied Michigan-Notre Dame football rivalry begin again? On the Big 10 coaches' teleconference this week, Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh said it could be a possibility.
De'Veon Smith rarely went down on the Beavers' first attempts, and he rattled off three touchdowns and 126 yards on 23 carries. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry on his way to trucking Oregon State defenders and leading Michigan to a 35-7 win.
Jim Harbaugh's home debut as Michigan's coach has created quite a buzz in a town beat down by a string of lackluster seasons under Brady Hoke and Rich Rodriguez.
According to a minimal press release from Michigan, junior offensive lineman Logan Tuley-Tillman has been dismissed from the football program.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border.
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
A propane company owner from northern Michigan will pay roughly $4.1 million in taxes and restitution after pleading guilty to failing to report or pay sales tax collected.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department put out a call on social media for community members to participate in the "Jewelry Heist Mystery Game." It's all designed to be like a jewelry heist with missing pieces throughout the city.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border on Thursday.
Police in Birmingham, Michigan, say a large pool party at a rental property should have been shut down earlier, and a look at your top headlines.
The Trump administration released a 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. President Trump emphasized the U.S.-Iran agreement is not a final deal, and he warned the U.S. could resume bombing Iran "if they don't behave." Tina Kraus reports.
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