Two Conference Losses Squash Wolverines High Hopes
The Wolverines (5-2, 3-2 Big Ten) were handed a second loss at Penn State, leaving them on the brink of being eliminated from the Big Ten race just past the halfway mark of the regular season.
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The Wolverines (5-2, 3-2 Big Ten) were handed a second loss at Penn State, leaving them on the brink of being eliminated from the Big Ten race just past the halfway mark of the regular season.
Jim Harbaugh insists Michigan is hitting its stride on offense, apparently seeing what observers outside the program are missing.
Michigan enjoyed the feel-good, confidence-boosting win it desperately needed.
Just a few weeks ago, the possibilities seemed endless for Michigan.
There is a strong temptation in college football to define teams early in the season, especially when a traditional power delivers a high-profile clunker.
Jim Harbaugh hired Josh Gattis and handed him the keys to Michigan's offense last winter, hoping the offensive coordinator would bring the program up to speed in college football.
No surprise here: Shea Patterson is Michigan's starting quarterback.
CBS Sports college football analyst Houston Nutt looks at what offensive coordinator Josh Gattis brings to the Wolverines and why this has to be their year.
Jim Harbaugh lashed out Tuesday night at Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell, who said Michigan did not support a transfer's attempt to immediately play for the Bearcats.
Millen was diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare disease in which abnormal protein buildup can cause organ failure. He waited about three months to get the call and received his new heart during a procedure last December.
"It's night and day," quarterback Shea Patterson said Saturday after the Wolverines practiced in front of fans at Michigan Stadium. "As far as the similarities, I think there are very few of them."
Michigan is without defensive back Lavert Hill and wide receiver Nico Collins at spring practice after both had unspecified procedures.
Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan's football team to South Africa in May.
Michigan finished the football recruiting cycle with the top class in the Big Ten, and four other conference programs were ranked in the top 25 in the nation Wednesday.
Jim Harbaugh has completed his coaching staff for his fifth season at Michigan.
Brian Marshall said Harbaugh made the offer after watching film of his son Isaiah, who plays quarterback. Offers like this are nonbinding, so it's hard to tell how seriously they should be taken.
The twist the playoff race has been waiting for came Saturday. The debate, for now, is Ohio State and Oklahoma.
No. 4 Michigan has the nation's top-ranked defense with NFL-caliber players at each position group and one of the game's best coordinators calling the shots.
The Wolverines (9-1, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) are favored to beat Indiana (5-5, 2-5) by more than four touchdowns in their final home game of the season.
Shea Patterson has stamped Michigan a national title contender.
No. 2 Clemson may be the closest thing to Alabama right now. No. 5 Michigan is making a case that it is not be that far behind the top two.
Chase Winovich chose to stay in college to pursue championships and improve his standing for the NFL draft.
The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan State's game this Saturday against Purdue.
2007: After a win over the Spartans, Michigan's Mike Hart refers to Michigan State as a little brother. Dantonio responds by warning the Wolverines that "pride comes before the fall" — and the Spartans have won eight of 10 in the series since then.
The Wolverines (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) have established themselves as a real factor in the Big Ten East after being picked fourth.
