http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:14:24 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/27/no-17-iowa-drives-last-play-td-beat-no-18-michigan-20-19/stories/20260927136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/27/no-17-iowa-drives-last-play-td-beat-no-18-michigan-20-19/stories/20260927136#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:18:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/27/no-17-iowa-drives-last-play-td-beat-no-18-michigan-20-19/stories/20260927136 ANN ARBOR — In the same stadium where Michigan was given an extra second in a controversial win over Western Michigan, the Iowa Hawkeyes took full advantage of having one more snap with two ticks on the clock. Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception against Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/19/no-19-michigan-starts-shaky-finishes-strong-52-17-win-over-utep/stories/20260919108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/19/no-19-michigan-starts-shaky-finishes-strong-52-17-win-over-utep/stories/20260919108#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:56:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/19/no-19-michigan-starts-shaky-finishes-strong-52-17-win-over-utep/stories/20260919108 ANN ARBOR — No. 19 Michigan sputtered early against UTEP, trailing twice after giving up two touchdowns off turnovers. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) looks to pass the ball over the offensive line Sept. 19 in Ann Arbor. Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5) breaks away from UTEP safety Darnell Williams (17) for a touchdown. Michigan running back Jordan Marshall (23) carries the ball against UTEP safety Esteban Guillory (16) and linebacker Garrett Hawkins (4). UTEP head coach Scotty Walden argues with an official. UTEP running back Lamar Sperling (32) is hoisted by offensive lineman Brian Williams Jr. (56) after catching a touchdown pass against Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/12/briggs-michigan-football-comes-out-seeing-red-not-just-stands/stories/20260912089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/12/briggs-michigan-football-comes-out-seeing-red-not-just-stands/stories/20260912089#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:46:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/12/briggs-michigan-football-comes-out-seeing-red-not-just-stands/stories/20260912089 ANN ARBOR — In every way, the Michigan football team came out seeing red Saturday.  It was all over, crimson in the stands, fury on the field.  A week after its disputed miracle win against Western Michigan produced a national firestorm — and enough mockery to Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood scores on a 38-yard touchdown run as Oklahoma defensive back Peyton Bowen, left, defends in the first half. Michigan defensive end John Henry Daley, front, celebrates a play with Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng during the first half against Oklahoma. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/12/michigan-bounces-back-beats-no-11-oklahoma-17-10/stories/20260912088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/12/michigan-bounces-back-beats-no-11-oklahoma-17-10/stories/20260912088#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:26:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/12/michigan-bounces-back-beats-no-11-oklahoma-17-10/stories/20260912088 ANN ARBOR — Jordan Marshall scored on a tiebreaking 1-yard run set up by an interception midway through the fourth quarter and Bryce Underwood ran for a 38-yard touchdown to help Michigan bounce back and beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 Saturday. Michigan running back Jordan Marshall (23) scores a one-yard touchdown as Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) defends Sept. 12 in Ann Arbor. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) escapes the tackle of Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Powers III (3). Oklahoma running back Xavier Robinson (21) is stopped by Michigan defensive end Dominic Nichols (8). Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10) throws from the end zone against Michigan. Michigan defensive end John Henry Daley (90) tackles Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/11/michigan-more-problems-than-clock-controversy-no-11-oklahoma-coming/stories/20260911062 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/11/michigan-more-problems-than-clock-controversy-no-11-oklahoma-coming/stories/20260911062#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/11/michigan-more-problems-than-clock-controversy-no-11-oklahoma-coming/stories/20260911062 ANN ARBOR — Michigan's football team has much bigger problems, including No. 11 Oklahoma, than a clock controversy. Running back Jordan Marshall, center, and the Michigan Wolverines are 6½-point underdogs for the game Sept. 12 against Oklahoma. Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan makes the game-winning catch to win over Western Michigan with a last-second touchdown during play Sept. 5 in Ann Arbor. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood throws against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 5 in Ann Arbor. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables walks the field before an NCAA college football game against Alabama on Nov. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/10/former-hockey-players-university-michigan-sue-sexually-abused/stories/20260910098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/10/former-hockey-players-university-michigan-sue-sexually-abused/stories/20260910098#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:36:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/10/former-hockey-players-university-michigan-sue-sexually-abused/stories/20260910098 DETROIT — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago. Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson watches NCAA college hockey practice in Ann Arbor on March 22, 2016. The Michigan Marching Band performs Jan. 9, 2016, at the end of the first period during a hockey game between Michigan State and Michigan in Ann Arbor. Michigan head coach Red Berenson walks across the ice after the Midwest Regional final against North Dakota in the men's NCAA college hockey tournament March 26, 2016, in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:42:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106 KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. Michigan's wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes the game-winning catch to win over Western Michigan with a last-second touchdown. Western Michigan quarterback Broc Lowry (12) and Hunter Whitenack (77) watch from the bench. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:28:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081 ANN ARBOR — Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Bryce Underwood has to improve to keep his job as starting quarterback. Western Michigan defensive end Kedrick Burley (15) sacks Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/wait-just-second-no-16-michigan-catches-second-chance-hail-mary-survives-scare/stories/20260906152 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/wait-just-second-no-16-michigan-catches-second-chance-hail-mary-survives-scare/stories/20260906152#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:27:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/wait-just-second-no-16-michigan-catches-second-chance-hail-mary-survives-scare/stories/20260906152 ANN ABOR — Given an unlikely second chance at a game-ending Hail Mary, Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) reaches but is short of the goal line pylon as Western Michigan safety Kouri Crump (26) makes the tackle. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/briggs-even-if-call-right-let-face-wrong-team-won-michigan/stories/20260906148 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/briggs-even-if-call-right-let-face-wrong-team-won-michigan/stories/20260906148#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:25:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/briggs-even-if-call-right-let-face-wrong-team-won-michigan/stories/20260906148 How is it possible for a timeless win to be so forgettable? Michigan's wide receiver JJ Buchanan, center, makes the game-winning catch to win over Western Michigan with a last-second touchdown during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Sept. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/27/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-will-receive-a-7-million-lump-sum-in-his-separation-deal/stories/20260727065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/27/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-will-receive-a-7-million-lump-sum-in-his-separation-deal/stories/20260727065#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:29:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/27/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-will-receive-a-7-million-lump-sum-in-his-separation-deal/stories/20260727065 ANN ARBOR — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be paid a lump sum of $7.14 million as part of his separation agreement with the university, according to a document obtained Monday by the Associated Press. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3, in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:34:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083 There’s been an awful lot of smoke drifting south lately. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in Ann Arbor on Sept. 9, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:19:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining three years on his contract and he will step down at the end of 2026, culminating a decade-long run with four national championships and a string of scandals. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 14, 2023. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3, in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:51:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Tuesday addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has had conversations about a potential buyout. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:23:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065 ANN ARBOR — Michigan has agreed to a two-year contract with men's basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing the interim tag he was given after Dusty May left to lead the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Former Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton has been elevated to the head coaching position at Michigan, signing a two-year contract.