Michigan Wolverines

Catching on: Michigan’s pass offense evolution hinges on nixing drops, misfires

Michigan's passing offense is already orders of magnitude improved from 2024, but cleaning up some drops and doing the finer things more consistently can make this unit ascend.

Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State hunting consistent offensive play after flashes in 0-2 start in Big Ten

The Spartans played their worst offensive game of the season on Saturday in Lincoln, and feel like being better on a down-to-down basis should yield major results.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Eastern Michigan players, coaches keeping clear heads, feel close to turning corner amid early frustrations

The Eagles are off to a 1-5 start and miffed at a few close calls, but are keeping good spirits as they feel close to a breakthrough.

Analysis

Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: MSU offense struggles, UM drops not fatal, defense shines for trio of teams

Mitten teams went 2-3 on the weekend, with plenty to sift through after the Week 6 slate produced to intriguing results

Michigan Wolverines

Michigan's defense stifles Wisconsin in win as Rod Moore stars in Big House return

Moore returned to Michigan Stadium for his first game since getting injured in spring 2024, and led Michigan to a stifling defensive outing in a win.

News

Mitten Masterkey: Week 6

Back to a full five-game slate this weekend as four of the teams go on the road and Michigan hosts Wisconsin.

Analysis

Week 6 picks, preview: Road tests for MSU, Michigan MAC teams as Michigan stays home

Four of five teams from the Mitten are on the road this weekend, with the Wolverines playing host to Wisconsin at noon in Ann Arbor.

Central Michigan Chippewas

‘Don't try to be Superman of the defense:’ Simple formula fueling Central Michigan’s early defensive success

The Chippewas have been a stout defense in three games against relatively equal competition, and all three of those matchups have been wins.

News

Notebook: Broncos banged up, Chippewas navigating long-term injuries; linebackers, Chenault popping for WMU

The Broncos have some key offensive injuries, but are getting healthier in the linebacking corps, while the Chippewas have sustained a few serious dings of late.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Eastern Michigan seeking elusive solutions to slow starts after 1-4 opening

The Eagles have gotten into bad game scripts in four of five games, and early deficits have become a 1-4 record.

Central Michigan Chippewas

Amidst 3-2 start, recent history says Central Michigan's game vs. Akron is crucial

The Chippewas are in prime position to make hay with the final seven games of the season, but know a collapse from this point can come if they're not careful.

Michigan MAC

Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: Central Michigan takes 1st leg of Michigan MAC series, Western Michigan romps

With Michigan and MSU idle, it was a big weekend for Central Michigan and Western Michigan.