Injuries make it tough to evaluate Michigan State's woes
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio often shies away from talking about injuries. This year, the topic is unavoidable. The question is whether Michigan State's offensive woes can be blamed mostly on poor health - or if there are deeper problems the Spartans need to resolve.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio often shies away from talking about injuries. This year, the topic is unavoidable. The question is whether Michigan State's offensive woes can be blamed mostly on poor health - or if there are deeper problems the Spartans need to resolve.
WATCH: Harbaugh talks DPJ, Indiana & more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One season after Michigan's wide receivers could not get in the end zone, coach Jim Harbaugh had just one complaint about the Wolverines' pass catchers on Saturday. The guy with the black-rimmed glasses and khakis couldn't haul them in. "I dropped two in the pregame," Harbaugh said Monday. "Which I pride myself in, catching them all. There was...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One season after Michigan's wide receivers could not get in the end zone, coach Jim Harbaugh had just one complaint about the Wolverines' pass catchers on Saturday. The guy with the black-rimmed glasses and khakis couldn't haul them in. "I dropped two in the pregame," Harbaugh said Monday. "Which I pride myself in, catching them all. There was...
No. 10 Michigan State breezes past FGCU 106-82
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Two games into the season, Tom Izzo has already had it with how college basketball is being officiated. And he doesn't blame the referees. "I felt bad for our fans, I felt bad for their team, I felt a little bad for our team, and I felt really bad for the officials," Izzo said. "I've been here 24 years as a head coach and not sure I ever felt...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Two games into the season, Tom Izzo has already had it with how college basketball is being officiated. And he doesn't blame the referees. "I felt bad for our fans, I felt bad for their team, I felt a little bad for our team, and I felt really bad for the officials," Izzo said. "I've been here 24 years as a head coach and not sure I ever felt...
WATCH: Dantonio lets Harbaugh have last word, sets sights on Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is letting Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have the last word after Saturday's dustup. The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is letting Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have the last word after Saturday's dustup. The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan...
WATCH: Harbaugh 'It's not a product of their team but the program' on pregame incident at MSU
The pregame spat between Michigan and Michigan State is showing no signs of going away.
The pregame spat between Michigan and Michigan State is showing no signs of going away.
Spartans, Wolverines showing respect before big matchup on FOX 2
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio began his news conference this week by talking about how well Michigan is playing, and how the No. 6 Wolverines certainly deserve a lofty ranking. He later pointed out that recent matchups between the Spartans and Wolverines have been played in good spirit.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio began his news conference this week by talking about how well Michigan is playing, and how the No. 6 Wolverines certainly deserve a lofty ranking. He later pointed out that recent matchups between the Spartans and Wolverines have been played in good spirit.
WATCH: Harbaugh after 42-21 win over Maryland
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson took a shotgun snap and spun to his left, leaving a blitzing linebacker grabbing for air to extend a play that ended with the second of his three touchdown passes. Patterson had a season-high 282 yards passing thanks in part to ability to throw on the run to help No. 15 Michigan brush off a sloppy start and beat Maryland 42-21 on Saturday. "When he...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson took a shotgun snap and spun to his left, leaving a blitzing linebacker grabbing for air to extend a play that ended with the second of his three touchdown passes. Patterson had a season-high 282 yards passing thanks in part to ability to throw on the run to help No. 15 Michigan brush off a sloppy start and beat Maryland 42-21 on Saturday. "When he...
WATCH: Harbaugh & Higdon talk Northwestern, Maryland & more
Michigan running back Karan Higdon packed on about 15 pounds on muscle during the offseason, hoping the extra weight would help him give and take a pounding.
Michigan running back Karan Higdon packed on about 15 pounds on muscle during the offseason, hoping the extra weight would help him give and take a pounding.
Michigan's big win quiets Harbaugh's critics _ for now
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
Wolverines' Shea Patterson immediately eligible
The University of Michigan announced Friday that transfer quarterback Shea Patterson has been granted immediate eligibility.
The University of Michigan announced Friday that transfer quarterback Shea Patterson has been granted immediate eligibility.
Michigan heads to national title game against Villanova
Villanova and Michigan, prolific offense vs. stifling defense, have a national title on the line Monday night in San Antonio.
Villanova and Michigan, prolific offense vs. stifling defense, have a national title on the line Monday night in San Antonio.
WATCH: Michigan Wolverines rout Texas A&M 99-72 in Sweet 16 and advance to the Elite Eight
After reaching the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 with an improbable buzzer-beater, Michigan shot 62 percent from the floor and routed Texas A&M 99-72 in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night to reach the Elite Eight for the third time in six years.
After reaching the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 with an improbable buzzer-beater, Michigan shot 62 percent from the floor and routed Texas A&M 99-72 in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night to reach the Elite Eight for the third time in six years.
Robinson leads No. 17 Wolverines over Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - John Beilein has always coveted the type of player with near-limitless energy reserve who can provide a scoring spark off the bench. Michigan's coach has found his man this year. Duncan Robinson supported No. 17 Michigan's starters with 19 points and helped the Wolverines beat Penn State 72-63 on Wednesday night.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - John Beilein has always coveted the type of player with near-limitless energy reserve who can provide a scoring spark off the bench. Michigan's coach has found his man this year. Duncan Robinson supported No. 17 Michigan's starters with 19 points and helped the Wolverines beat Penn State 72-63 on Wednesday night.
WATCH: Robinson scores 18 as Wolverines beat Hawkeyes 74-59
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Lately, Duncan Robinson has found himself pondering his legacy. Senior co-captains Robinson and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman each scored 18 points to help No. 22 Michigan beat Iowa 74-59 on Wednesday night. It was a win that both young men looked at as another stepping stone toward greater achievements.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Lately, Duncan Robinson has found himself pondering his legacy. Senior co-captains Robinson and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman each scored 18 points to help No. 22 Michigan beat Iowa 74-59 on Wednesday night. It was a win that both young men looked at as another stepping stone toward greater achievements.
Abdur-Rahkman leads Wolverines past Dolphins 76-51
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 20 points and Michigan extended its winning streak to a season-high five games with a 76-51 victory over Jacksonville on Saturday. Charles Matthews added 18 points, Duncan Robinson scored 12 and Jordan Poole netted 10 points for the Wolverines (12-3). JD Notae paced the Dolphins (5-10) with 22 points, while Jay Hinton scored 11.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 20 points and Michigan extended its winning streak to a season-high five games with a 76-51 victory over Jacksonville on Saturday. Charles Matthews added 18 points, Duncan Robinson scored 12 and Jordan Poole netted 10 points for the Wolverines (12-3). JD Notae paced the Dolphins (5-10) with 22 points, while Jay Hinton scored 11.
Lewerke, Spartans roll past Cougars 42-17 in Holiday Bowl
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Michigan State put a nice, big exclamation mark on its turnaround season. Brian Lewerke threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns, and LJ Scott ran for 110 yards and two scores for No. 18 Michigan State, which took advantage of Luke Falk's absence to rout No. 21 Washington State 42-17 in the Holiday Bowl on Thursday night.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Michigan State put a nice, big exclamation mark on its turnaround season. Brian Lewerke threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns, and LJ Scott ran for 110 yards and two scores for No. 18 Michigan State, which took advantage of Luke Falk's absence to rout No. 21 Washington State 42-17 in the Holiday Bowl on Thursday night.
Beilein's Wolverines a work in progress for now
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is prepared for some growing pains this season. "I hope I'm not being a Debbie Downer here with this thing," the Michigan coach said. "Our early schedule, we're going to be hit with stuff."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is prepared for some growing pains this season. "I hope I'm not being a Debbie Downer here with this thing," the Michigan coach said. "Our early schedule, we're going to be hit with stuff."
Smashing pumpkins event returns at Detroit Zoo
The annual smashing pumpkin event at the Detroit Zoo returns this year on Wednesday, October 11 and Saturday, October 21.
The annual smashing pumpkin event at the Detroit Zoo returns this year on Wednesday, October 11 and Saturday, October 21.
Wolverines' Wagner staying in school, Wilson to NBA
Michigan forward Moritz Wagner announced Wednesday he will be returning to the Wolverines for his junior season, while forward D.J. Wilson announced he is staying in the NBA Draft.
Michigan forward Moritz Wagner announced Wednesday he will be returning to the Wolverines for his junior season, while forward D.J. Wilson announced he is staying in the NBA Draft.
Walton Helps Wolverines Take Control In Rare Win At Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Derrick Walton Jr. scored 25 points and Moritz Wagner had 11 points and 10 rebounds Sunday to lead Michigan past Indiana 75-63. The Wolverines (16-9, 6-6 Big Ten) won their second straight and just their 14th all-time win in Bloomington. De'Ron Davis finished with 13 points to lead the Hoosiers (15-11, 5-7). Josh Newkirk and Juwan Morgan each had 11 for Indiana,...
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Derrick Walton Jr. scored 25 points and Moritz Wagner had 11 points and 10 rebounds Sunday to lead Michigan past Indiana 75-63. The Wolverines (16-9, 6-6 Big Ten) won their second straight and just their 14th all-time win in Bloomington. De'Ron Davis finished with 13 points to lead the Hoosiers (15-11, 5-7). Josh Newkirk and Juwan Morgan each had 11 for Indiana,...