Early transfer portal notes on Michigan, MSU, CMU, EMU and WMU

All five of the FBS teams in Michigan have gone about the portal in unique ways, from big-time tear downs to keeping the crew together.

Eastern Michigan QB Noah Kim granted extra year of eligibility by NCAA

Kim started all 12 games for EMU in 2025 after playing in 16 across his prior five years and was a prolific passer in the MAC.

Coaching notebook: Tidbits on MSU, Michigan staffs, plus EMU elevates familiar name

The Spartans and Wolverines are both assembling new staffs, and offer some insights into how things might look on the field come the fall.

Gallery: Michigan falls to Texas in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to close out 2025

Michigan fell to Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, capping the 2025 season and setting the stage to turn the page to a new era under Kyle Whittingham.

In 1 year, Central Michigan’s football future has been made brighter

The Chippewas entered 2025 with a new coach piloting the program from disarray, and end the year in a much steadier, better place.

Central Michigan’s lopsided bowl loss vs. Northwestern leaves sour taste, doesn’t obscure bigger picture

The Chippewas saw the 2025 season end on the wrong note, but it's not obscuring the bigger picture of a program on the rise.

What is GameAbove Sports, Detroit’s bowl game sponsor?

The sponsor of the annual Boxing Day matchup in Detroit isn't really a company advertising a product, but trying to show off a city.

Photos: Central Michigan bowl practice, potato-packing power hour at Gleaner’s food bank

The Chippewas were busy on Tuesday, starting the day with practice before heading to a food bank for an hour of service work.

Central Michigan leading rusher Nahree Biggins to miss GameAbove Sports Bowl

The Chippewas will turn to other members of the backfield-by-committee to carry the load in Friday's bowl game.

Notebook: EMU defensive coordinator change, Fitzgerald’s MSU staff takes shape, UM a ‘malfunctioning organization' seeking new coach

The Eagles made a needed change while MSU's staff under a new coach is coming into focus, and the coaching search in Ann Arbor remains murky.

Central Michigan bowl trip to Detroit means a holiday homecoming for many Chippewas

The Chippewas will be playing in front of plenty of friends and family come Friday, with 41 players on the roster from Michigan and more than a dozen from the Detroit area.

Western Michigan caps turnaround from 0-3 start with historic 10th win, drubs Kennesaw State in bowl

The Broncos have won double digit games for the second time in program history, blasting Kennesaw State for a bowl win.