In the past half-century, the Illinois Fighting Illini have beaten the Michigan Wolverines at home just twice, in 1983 and 2009, entering today. Make it three, as the #21 Illini upset the #24 Wolverines 21-7 on Memorial Stadium's 100th anniversary/Official Rededication game. It was the 77th sellout in the history of the historic stadium, and what a coincidence given how today … [Read more...] about Illini Gain Historic, Emotional Win Over #24 Michigan, Fans Storm Field
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Michigan Wolverines Among Most Hated Teams, Polls Show
With the Michigan Wolverines in the national title game, for the first time ever, we re-examine this piece from 2014. Because after all, being hated is a compliment in its own way. You know the old adage- being talked about badly is better than not being talked about. There must be a lot of Ohio transplants living in Las Vegas. Maybe some Ohio State and Michigan State alumni … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Among Most Hated Teams, Polls Show
Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Recently freed political prisoner Jim Harbaugh, and his merry band of inspirational, overly oppressed freedom fighters known as the Michigan Wolverines football team are back in the College Football Playoff for the third straight season. Having endured unfathomable levels of adversity this season, as perfectly articulated by OC/late season Interim Head Coach Sherrone Moore … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
Video: Jadeveon Clowney hit on Michigan ball-carrier that everyone is talking about
South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney came to SC as the #1 rated recruit in the nation. His college football career has not disappointed. Today, he began his 2013 Heisman campaign, and case to be the 2014 #1 NFL Draft pick. Everyone knows his name now, as Twitter exploded with GIFs, screen grabs and videos of his game-changing hit on Michigan Wolverines running back Vincent Smith. … [Read more...] about Video: Jadeveon Clowney hit on Michigan ball-carrier that everyone is talking about
Michigan Wolverines football to be featured on 60 Minutes
The University of Michigan football program will be featured in a 13-minute segment aired on CBS’ 60 Minutes this Sunday, Nov. 18, at approximately 7:30 p.m. EST, following the networks NFL doubleheader. The feature hosted by Armen Keteyian looks at the business of college football. … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines football to be featured on 60 Minutes
Notre Dame-Michigan series cancelled for 2015-17
The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced today (Sept. 25) that the series with Notre Dame has been cancelled for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 football seasons. The Irish informed Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon prior to kickoff of the match-up Saturday in South Bend. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame-Michigan series cancelled for 2015-17
Michigan starting cornerback lost for season; torn ACL
University of Michigan football sophomore cornerback Blake Countess (Owings Mills, Md./Our Lady of Good Counsel) will miss the remainder of the 2012 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in last Saturday's game against Alabama. The loss to the Crimson Tide was bad enough, but now there's injury added to insult for the Wolverines. … [Read more...] about Michigan starting cornerback lost for season; torn ACL
Alabama vs. Michigan at Cowboys Stadium will be prime time
The Michigan Wolverines, in conjunction with ABC, announced today kickoff times for the Sept. 1 Cowboys Classic contest against the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Nov. 24 contest at Ohio State. … [Read more...] about Alabama vs. Michigan at Cowboys Stadium will be prime time
Michigan Wolverines’ Taylor Lewan: next big OL NFL Prospect
The Big Ten has been great at producing offensive linemen prospects for he NFL lately. The Wisconsin Badgers are a factory, but there's also been a bunch in the few year coming out from the Illinois Fighting Illini, Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. Who's the next Jake Long? Maybe Michigan junior left tackle Taylor Lewan. Part of what makes these o linemen from … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines’ Taylor Lewan: next big OL NFL Prospect