MAC Media Day 2026
A scene from ‘The Wire,' plus 9 thoughts on MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher’s media day remarks
The MAC commissioner seems to understand the moment, but maybe could've been more direct in communicating it.
Analysis
Five things to think about for MAC media day
The MAC kicks off the 2026 football season on Wednesday at Ford Field with plenty of intrigue and news around the conference ahead of the season.
Central Michigan Chippewas
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Central Michigan in 2026
The Chippewas have high hopes for 2026 and the tools to accomplish their goals, and of course could be undone in a few key spots.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Updated: Eastern Michigan announces 12 more women's flag football signees
The Eagles have 17 players on board for the inaugural flag football team, set to begin competition in spring of 2027.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Eastern Michigan in 2026
The Eagles have a strong team back in 2026 and seemingly nowhere to go but up, but things can always get sideways somehow.
Western Michigan Broncos
With outdoor hockey coming to Waldo Stadium, AD Dan Bartholomae has high hopes
Bartholomae has long wanted to bring this type of event to Kalamazoo, and anticipates being one of the biggest in the history of the city.
Western Michigan Broncos
As Western Michigan reigns in MAC, the next goal is College Football Playoff contention
AD Dan Bartholomae and HC Lance Taylor aren't resting on any laurels and want to see WMU football take another step after winning the MAC in 2025 and returning much of that team.
Western Michigan Broncos
How WMU’s ‘Boomer’ came to be, the bigger legacy it fits in
ROTC instructor and former U.S. Army sergeant major Joe Guilfoyle might've been a driving force behind Boomer, but the story runs much deeper than a cannon and a man.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan’s field branding deal is potentially the tip of the iceberg
The Eagles are pursuing a jersey sponsor — perhaps multiple — and AD Scott Wetherbee is open to getting creative with new branding and revenue opportunities.
Michigan Wolverines
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Michigan in 2026
Michigan is ushering a new coaching staff, departing from the Harbaugh umbrella and setting the stage for an intriguing 2026 campaign under Kyle Whittingham.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
EMU AD Scott Wetherbee on hiring head coach Jesse Siordia, next steps for flag football
Wetherbee had an eye on his inaugural flag football coach for a while, and then the stars aligned for him to hire Siordia as EMU's first-ever women's flag head coach.
Michigan State Spartans
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Michigan State in 2026
The Spartans are charting course on a new era in 2026, with plenty of reason to hope for the best — and plenty to be cautious about, too.