Watch: Michigan State introduces head coach Jonathan Smith

"Priority No. 1 is to learn the roster, not just what they look like on tape, but what their story is," he said. "You can coach these guys as hard as you care about these guys."

No. 3 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio State 30-24 for 3rd straight win in rivalry

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With Jim Harbaugh nowhere in sight and a scandal hanging over their heads, J.J. McCarthy and No. 3 Michigan stared down No. 2 Ohio State and ran the school’s win streak against the Buckeyes to three games with a 30-24 victory on Saturday in maybe the most consequential game in the history of the storied rivalry.

Ohio State-Michigan highlights slate of college football rivalry games this weekend

The winner of the Ohio-State-Michigan matchup will represent the East in the Big Ten championship game and is all but assured a spot in the College Football Playoff if it beats Iowa next week.

Michigan prepares for Ohio State and spot in Big Ten title game
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Jennifer Hammond reports from Ann Arbor on Monday where the Michigan Wolverines began preparations for the big game against Ohio State at home on Saturday. You can watch that game on Fox 2 with coverage beginning at 10am.

No. 2 Michigan escapes with 31-24 win over Maryland for 1,000th victory in program history

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Michigan’s milestone day nearly turned into a nightmare, and when the Wolverines finally secured the program’s 1,000th victory, players posed with signs commemorating the accomplishment.

University of Michigan fires LB coach Chris Partridge

There was no reason given for Partridge's removal. The firing happens as the school is in the throes of a cheating scandal after they were accused of illegally stealing signs from other teams.

Connor Stalions never filed expense reports with University of Michigan, FOIA request finds

The Associated Press' request for information from the university on the former Michigan staffer's activities amid a sign-stealing probe revealed a curious detail in the 17 months Connor Stalions was employed with the school.

Foster, Filipowski lead way as No. 9 Duke beats No. 18 Michigan State 74-65

Caleb Foster scored 18 points, Kyle Filipowski added 15 and No. 9 Duke beat No. 18 Michigan State 74-65 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.

Harbaugh talks Chickens, win over Penn State and Hearings
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Jennifer Hammond reports from Ann Arbor on Monday where suspended Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh had a lot to say about the team's big win over Penn State, his upcoming hearing, and... chickens.

Hearing to halt Harbaugh's suspension amid UM-Big Ten strife scheduled for Friday

The Big Ten suspended Head Coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the season amid a sign stealing probe at the University of Michigan. The decision was met with anger from the school.

Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win

With Jim Harbaugh banned by the Big Ten Conference, J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum and No. 2 Michigan played unfazed by a scandal that has hounded the program for weeks — and their toughest opponent yet — grinding past No. 9 Penn State 24-15 Saturday.

Michigan will be without coach Jim Harbaugh against Penn State after no court ruling to lift his ban

Michigan will be without coach Jim Harbaugh on Saturday against No. 9 Penn State after a judge did not issue a ruling on the school’s attempt to at least temporarily lift the Big Ten’s penalty against the Wolverines for a sign-stealing scheme.

U-M files court order to halt Big 10 suspension of Harbaugh

Michigan responded by promising to fight the ruling with a court order, and added that the timing of the conference's actions coming down on Veterans Day - a court holiday, was by design.