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Central Michigan Chippewas

At Central Michigan, a program built at the offensive line emerges under Matt Drinkall

Central Michigan is no stranger to have elite linemen, and the new coaching staff — led by a former Joe Moore Award winner — is happy and intent to continue building on that legacy.

News

Monday notebook: Quick hits on all 5 teams, CMU trying a WR at QB, freshmen of note

The five Mitten programs are grinding through the middle portion of spring practice, with plenty of news, notes and tidbits to keep up on, from WMU's OL depth to a Michigan transfer getting healthy.

Q&A

Q&A: Detroit native Shawn Smith on Super Bowl officiating assignment, coming up as ref

Smith spoke with Mitten Football about his Super Bowl assignment, his pathway in the profession and his full-time job with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Western Michigan Broncos

Broc Lowry, WMU aim to expand passing offense in 2026

The Broncos finished among the worst passing offenses in 2025, and still won 10 games and a MAC title.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Strong transfer class fuels Eastern Michigan OL optimism: ‘We hit on all those guys'

The Eagles had a major offensive line overhaul to undertake, and feel the five transfers could be transformational for the group.

Michigan Wolverines

Beginning Year 2, Bryce Underwood aims to grow as Michigan's leader

Underwood was challenged by new head coach Kyle Whittingham to take on more leadership of his team.

Western Michigan Broncos

Opening spring, Western Michigan’s focus turned to the future, tuning out past success

The reigning MAC champions aren't resting on their laurels, and have turned the focus to greater successes in 2026.

Michigan MAC

MAC 2026 schedule release: Michigan MAC slates, takeaways for CMU, EMU, WMU

The three Michigan MAC schools finally know their full conference slates, with some more happy than others about how it all fell together.

News

Spring practice notes: CMU’s evolving offense, new vibes for MSU, UM

The Chippewas are evolving the offense to more of what the coaches desire, as MSU and UM settle in with new regimes.

Western Michigan Broncos

Western Michigan, Nadame Tucker enjoy fruits of star-turned 2025 season

The edge rusher led the nation in sacks and tackles for loss and will surely be drafted, something both he and the Broncos are quite happy about.

NFL Draft 2026

Pro day notes: Standouts, quick hits from workouts across the Mitten

All five FBS programs held pro days this past week, with a number open to media for viewing and interviews.

Michigan Wolverines

At Michigan pro day, Ernest Hausmann shares more on bipolar diagnosis, November absence

Hausmann first shared the story of his abrupt departure from the Wolverines last fall with Sports Illustrated in a tell-all interview.