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Gardner had shown flashes of impressive play before, but with the Irish as such a meaningful opponent, with ESPN College GameDay in attendance, it was a big step toward showing that Gardner is the real deal.
In the midst of the last game for the foreseeable future between Michigan and Notre Dame at the Big House, a halftime interview stole the spotlight.
"No disrespect to Michigan State, but they don't have the national appeal that Notre Dame has," Howard said. "I don't think anybody's fooled by that, right?"
I pick the games and I leave my record week by week here as well. I pick all Michigan, Michigan State and Lions games.
Saturday's glamorous Top 25 showdown at the Big House will come down to the most unheralded, overlooked men on the field - the offensive and defensive linemen.
Running the stairs of an empty Big House on Thursday, just like he used to do during his years at the University of Michigan, Howard recalled the workouts of former longtime Michigan strength and conditioning coach Mike Gittleson.
Regional or national rivalry, Michigan-Notre Dame is a matchup worth watching, at least according to the ESPN College GameDay crew, who sets out to cover the most exciting game every weekend.
For as long as I can remember the Michigan-Notre Dame game has been special.
He ranked the rivalries in order of importance, saying: "Ohio's the biggest one, and Notre Dame and Michigan State's our little brothers."
"Everybody has an opinion," Hoke said. "I told Brandstatter last night, some people think him and I are thin, and that is really far from the truth, but everybody's got their own opinion."
For the first time in Michigan history, a commercial business might be allowed inside the state Capitol to sell goods and merchandise.
Michigan football coach Brady Hoke says it means "a whole lot to the university as a whole" that Stephen Ross donated $200 million to the business school and athletics programs.
If all goes according to plan, the possibility of one of those attention-grabbing FCS wins won't exist much longer in the Big Ten.
The Michigan Health Information Management Systems Society has moved its annual conference to a larger venue to accommodate more attendance. "HIT: Building A Foundation For Healthcare Transformation In Michigan" will be held Sept. 10 and 11 at the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth.
As No. 14 Notre Dame and No. 17 Michigan prepare to meet at the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend, Irish coach Brian Kelly seems to think the matchup is no big deal.
Michigan's new-look offensive line passed its first test. The next one is going to be much tougher.
Entering Saturday's game, much was unknown about the Michigan offensive line.
Gardner's first game as the bonafide starter - last year he started games at the end of the season, but only because Denard Robinson was injured - yielded mixed results.
Despite a 59-9 final score, Brady Hoke seemed less than thrilled about Michigan's performance Saturday.
Indian's outfielder Nick Swisher doesn't hide the fact that he loves Ohio State!
Last week Michigan fans turned sappy and nostalgic when Tom Brady addressed the current Wolverine football team.
The vote clears a big hurdle for implementing a key but optional component of the federal health care law.
University of Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke announced today that senior defensive back Courtney Avery, sophomore tight end Devin Funchess and fifth-year senior wide receiver Jeremy Gallon (Apopka, Fla./Apopka) will don Michigan Football Legends numbers this season.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke thought the Wolverines found a prime candidate for that role, but Amara Darboh suffered a season-ending injury.
With Devin Gardner at quarterback, a healthy Fitz Toussaint named the starter at tailback and returning All-America tackle Taylor Lewan anchoring the line, the Michigan football team has most of the pieces necessary for its transition back to a pro-style offense for the post-Denard Robinson era.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
CBS News Detroit learned on Thursday that current plans are to continue running the course as it is.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28% starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
Michigan Athletics announced that it will be displaying advertisements for Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google Gemini at the 99-year-old Michigan Stadium for the first time.
Police say Ku Klux Klan flyers found in Southeast Michigan may be from a group from Ohio and appeared to have been tossed out of a car window.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28% starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
CBS News Detroit learned on Thursday that current plans are to continue running the course as it is.
Tammara Saloum, a Muslim woman of Iraqi descent, filed the lawsuit in the Oakland County Circuit Court through the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI).
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been open for nearly a month, and it is celebrating with a new commemorative patch.
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
Michigan Athletics announced that it will be displaying advertisements for Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google Gemini at the 99-year-old Michigan Stadium for the first time.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Detroit Public Schools Community District is celebrating staff ahead of the school year with the "Summer on the Block" party.
Iran's foreign minister on Thursday dismissed President Trump's threat to wield "Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale" as a diversion from the burgeoning U.S. national debt and a "doubling down on failed policies."
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28 percent starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
The developer of a controversial data center in Saline Township, Michigan, is buying a neighboring golf club.