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Belleville High School quarterback Bryce Underwood signs to play NCAA football at Michigan during a news conference in Belleville, Mich., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady

Read full article: Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady

Bryce Underwood was relieved to make his commitment to Michigan official with his signature as signing day in college football kicked off on Wednesday.

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, fans cheer as the Michigan team takes the field at Michigan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. The University of Michigan says fewer fans, if any, will attend games at The Big House if the Wolverines play college football games this year. The athletic department says a final decision will be made after conferring with medical experts, the schools leadership and the Big Ten Conference, along with government officials and agencies. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Booze in the Big House? Alcohol sales begin at Michigan Stadium in August

Read full article: Booze in the Big House? Alcohol sales begin at Michigan Stadium in August

Alcohol is already sold during events at the Yost Ice Arena and Crisler Center.

FILE - Retired University of Michigan coach Jon Urbanchek watches over the swimmers at a daily morning workout, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Urbanchek, an International Swimming Hall of Famer who was an assistant for several United States Olympic teams and led Michigan to a national championship, has died. He was 87. Urbanchek died Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by family. No cause of death was given. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Former US Olympic and University of Michigan swim coach Jon Urbanchek dies at 87

Read full article: Former US Olympic and University of Michigan swim coach Jon Urbanchek dies at 87

International Swimming Hall of Fame coach Jon Urbanchek has died.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 13: Blake Corum #2 of the Michigan Wolverines is introduced during the Michigan Wolverines football National Championship celebration on January 13, 2024 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Michigan football legend Blake Corum to throw ceremonial first Pitch at Detroit Tigers game

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Michigan Wolverines football legend Blake Corum will throw out the ceremonial first pitch inside Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers finish off a three-game homestand against the Oakland Athletics.

PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 29: Terrance Williams II #5 of the Michigan Wolverines in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 29, 2024 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Michigan 82-52. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan basketball senior forward Terrance Williams II declares for 2024 NBA draft

Read full article: Michigan basketball senior forward Terrance Williams II declares for 2024 NBA draft

Michigan Wolverines senior forward Terrance Williams II, a player of immense talent and potential, made a bold move by declaring for the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his eligibility to return to collegiate play.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 21: ESPN College Gameday host Kirk Herbstreit stands on the sideline during a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
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Kirk Herbstreit recounts first interaction with Ohio State football coaches after son chose Michigan

Read full article: Kirk Herbstreit recounts first interaction with Ohio State football coaches after son chose Michigan

Kirk Herbstreit shared the story of his first interaction with Ohio State football coaches after his son chose to go to arch-rival Michigan over his dad’s alma mater.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 04: Jaden Mangham #1 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after the Spartans defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-17, at Spartan Stadium on November 04, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Michigan football player who transferred from Michigan State wears U of M cap to MSU graduation

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A Michigan football player who transferred to the team from Michigan State wore a U of M cap to his MSU graduation.

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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 25: Rod Moore #9 of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to media during the post game press conference after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 30-24 to win the Big Ten East. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Report: Michigan Wolverines safety Rod Moore sidelined for rest of season with ACL tear

Read full article: Report: Michigan Wolverines safety Rod Moore sidelined for rest of season with ACL tear

According to reports, Michigan Wolverines standout safety Rod Moore will miss the 2024 season after he tore his ACL in practice.

The Michigan Wolverines take the field for their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Michigan suspends defensive line coach Gregg Scruggs following drunk driving arrest

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Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs has been suspended indefinitely while the football program and athletic department review details of his arrest for suspected drunk driving.

The Michigan Wolverines warm up before a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Crisler Arena on February 25, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Watch sports, drink beer: Alcohol sales begin at Ann Arbor’s Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena

Read full article: Watch sports, drink beer: Alcohol sales begin at Ann Arbor’s Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena

Alcoholic drinks will be sold during an evening wrestling match against the University of Iowa, and then again on Saturday during a men’s basketball game against Rutgers University.

Josaiah Stewart #5, Mason Graham #55, and Kenneth Grant #78 of Michigan Wolverines celebrate after a play during the second half of the 2024 CFP National Championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Michigan cements itself as top-5 program in this era of college football

Read full article: Michigan cements itself as top-5 program in this era of college football

When Michigan polished off a perfect 15-0 season with a national championship on Monday night, it also cemented itself as one of the sport’s top five programs of the four-team College Football Playoff era.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after defeating the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

From a tweet to a title: How JJ McCarthy helped save Michigan football program

Read full article: From a tweet to a title: How JJ McCarthy helped save Michigan football program

Nobody who follows the Michigan football program will ever forget how J.J. McCarthy helped lead it back to the pinnacle of the sport.

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates after a win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Michigan's Corum looks to cap record-breaking career with win over Washington in CFP title game

Read full article: Michigan's Corum looks to cap record-breaking career with win over Washington in CFP title game

Blake Corum could have declared for the NFL draft after last season, but the Michigan running back had unfinished business.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Michigan Wolverines fans cheer during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Watching the game on Monday? Here’s how to stay safe

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Regardless, the City of Ann Arbor wants fans to stay safe as they watch the game and has released a series of tips aimed at keeping partiers safe.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh smiles during a welcome event for the team at Disneyland on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. Michigan is scheduled to play against Alabama on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl, a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Harbaugh, Michigan savor trip to Disneyland after wild journey to CFP Rose Bowl semifinal

Read full article: Harbaugh, Michigan savor trip to Disneyland after wild journey to CFP Rose Bowl semifinal

Top-ranked Michigan has shown during its journey to the College Football Playoffs that whatever obstacles are put in its way, it ends up galvanizing the team.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 25: Interim head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter in the game at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

A4 Top 10: The most read sports articles of 2023

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Despite dominating their competition, the Wolverines were plagued by sign-stealing allegations, firings, suspended coaches and social media banter.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to recruiting and impermissible coaching

Read full article: Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to recruiting and impermissible coaching

The NCAA sent Michigan a notice of allegations related to impermissible on- and off-campus recruiting during the COVID-19 dead period and coaching activities, potential violations that led to the school’s self-imposed three-game suspension of Jim Harbaugh to start the season.

Saline High School quarterback CJ Carr, right, stands next to his grandfather Lloyd Carr, left, Nov. 14, 2023 in Saline, Mich. Carr will be among the hundreds of football players to sign a national letter of intent this week, sealing his commitment to join Notre Dame, but no one has a story quite the same. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

CJ Carr, grandson of ex-Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, to sign at Notre Dame

Read full article: CJ Carr, grandson of ex-Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, to sign at Notre Dame

CJ Carr will be among hundreds of prospects to sign a national letter of intent with college football programs on Wednesday, sealing his commitment to join Notre Dame.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 09: Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Michigan coach Juwan Howard cleared to resume regular duties for matchup with Eastern Michigan

Read full article: Michigan coach Juwan Howard cleared to resume regular duties for matchup with Eastern Michigan

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard will be back on the job Saturday for the Wolverines’ game against Eastern Michigan.

Kenneth Grant #78 and Josaiah Stewart #5 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after a play during the second half of a college football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

No. 2 Michigan routs Purdue 41-13 despite potential distractions of NCAA sign-stealing investigation

Read full article: No. 2 Michigan routs Purdue 41-13 despite potential distractions of NCAA sign-stealing investigation

Blake Corum matched his season high with three touchdowns and Semaj Morgan ran for a 44-yard score, leading No. 2 Michigan to a 41-13 victory over Purdue on Saturday night.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh stands on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis. The NCAA banned in-person advanced scouting in 1994 in part because not every school could afford to do it. Now Michigan is being investigated by the NCAA for a sign-stealing scheme that allegedly involved people secretly being sent to record opponents games. No. 2 Michigan and the Big Ten acknowledged the investigation Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Harbaugh says he’d ‘love to’ talk about Michigan’s sign-stealing investigation, but can’t yet

Read full article: Harbaugh says he’d ‘love to’ talk about Michigan’s sign-stealing investigation, but can’t yet

Jim Harbaugh usually shares his thoughts freely and often in unique ways.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 09: (L-R) Kris Jenkins #94 and J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines slap hands after a play during the second half of a college football game against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium on September 09, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 35-7 (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images).

6 positives, 5 negatives, and 4 questions after Michigan football’s win over UNLV

Read full article: 6 positives, 5 negatives, and 4 questions after Michigan football’s win over UNLV

Saturday was another businesslike win for Michigan football against UNLV, running out to a comfortable lead and then coasting to the finish line.