Wednesday notebook: WMU, UM OL plans, Week 1 portal era prep, freshmen to look out for
From offensive lines getting set in Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor to Week 1 prep being a disparate challenge now, there's plenty happening around the Mitten.
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Western Michigan’s new-look defensive front faces major test vs. Michigan’s run game
Western Michigan will line up against a Wolverines offense that wants to run the ball and should be pretty good at it.
Beat writer Q&A: Alejandro Zúñiga dishes on Michigan ahead of Week 1 debut vs. Western Michigan
The Wolverines and Broncos kick off their respective seasons on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. on NBC.
WMU C Jeremy Schleicher, DE Noah Bishop out for 2026 season, Lance Taylor says
The Broncos will have to look elsewhere on the roster for a starting center, and Taylor said the staff has a plan.
Noah Kim’s sizzling debut is a promising sign for Eastern Michigan’s season
Kim looked in complete control on Saturday night as the Eagles beat Sacramento State for a season-opening win.
Now on Michigan State’s coaching staff, Devon Spalding is basking in being home
Spalding once promised his wife that they'd move to Michigan to be closer to home — but he didn't expect it to happen this soon.
Eastern Michigan's revamped defense shines in 28-17 Week 0 win vs. Sacramento State
The Eagles started 2026 with a win — a conference win at that — in part behind a defense that largely smothered the visiting Hornets.
Announcing 'In The Pocket,' a new podcast co-hosted, produced by Mitten Football
Episodes will post weekly and center around covering FBS college football across the state of Michigan.
Unpacking CMU's Week 1 QB plan: Angel Flores to start, expect Jadyn Glasser to play
Central Michigan named a starter on Thursday, but the general gist is that two quarterbacks are expected to feature in notable roles during the opener in Albuquerque.
Angel Flores’ steadiness made him Central Michigan’s QB1: ‘His resume is foolproof’
Flores won out in a quarterback competition that ran, in effect, the entirety of the offseason, though Jadyn Glasser is expected to factor in.
Facing a wildcard in Sacramento State, Eastern Michigan looks inward prepping for Week 0
The Eagles open with a Week 0 matchup against Sacramento State, and aren't really sure what the visitors will want to do once the game starts.
Could footwork fixes be a salve for Bryce Underwood after underwhelming 2025?
Underwood might've been reverting to bad, old habits last year, something the he and his new coaches are working to iron out.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Entering Week 0 vs. Sacramento State, 3 big questions for Eastern Michigan
EMU enters the season a week ahead of most foes, and with plenty of questions still to answer as the games begin.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Nick Devereaux is a natural fit for one of Eastern Michigan's most sacred jerseys
Devereaux will don No. 2 for Eastern Michigan, known within the program as 'The Deuce.'
Central Michigan Chippewas
CMU scrimmage notes: Quarterbacks take center stage
The Chippewas are close to making a decision at quarterback, and Friday's scrimmage was a key evaluation point for that position battle.
Michigan State Spartans
Dan Bartholomae’s intro offered clear message: The Spartans plan to be the state’s top dogs
Michigan State isn't planning on taking a backseat to anyone, anywhere.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan, Noah Kim hope to reap benefits of veteran QB’s returning experience
Eastern Michigan has a returning quarterback for the first time since 2017, and is enjoying all that comes from Kim's experience and veteran status.
Western Michigan Broncos
For Western Michigan’s passing offense, the pieces are in place for a breakout 2026
The Broncos want to evolve the passing offense in 2026, and have all the requisite ingredients to get cooking on game days.
Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan counting on deep defensive rotations to live up to lofty standard
The Chippewas will be bringing back just four players who started in any capacity on defense in 2025, but feel good about their ability to come at opponents in waves.
Western Michigan Broncos
Dan Bartholomae leaves Western Michigan better than he found it
In nearly five years running the Broncos' athletic department, Bartholomae consistently pushed WMU to a better place in college athletics.
Western Michigan Broncos
WMU camp notes: Lowry looks sharp passing, deep WR room benefits from varied skillsets
The Broncos kicked off the third week of camp practices and got a stern message from head coach Lance Taylor after practice.
Victory Cannon
In raising a standard, Central Michigan doesn’t need to look farther than its chief rival
The Chippewas have MAC title expectations and a reigning MAC champion as their biggest rival, making it easy to set Western Michigan as a benchmark.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Veteran leaders, improved tackling have co-DC Kasey Teegardin bullish on EMU’s defense
The Eagles are hoping for a big turnaround on defense so far through camp the returns are promising.
Central Michigan Chippewas
CMU camp notes: Expect heavy defensive rotations, Drinkall challenges squad after sloppy team period
While the end of practice wasn't stellar on Friday, the Chippewas got a lot done — and have plenty to keep improving.