Notebook
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.
Analysis
Michigan Wolverines
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.
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.
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.
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
As 2027 signing class shapes up, Eastern Michigan coaches eye the 2028 cohort
The Eagles have remained steadfast in recruiting the high school ranks amidst the transfer portal era, and found success trying to work a year ahead.
Sunday Reader
Monday reader: Pondering Memorial Day, plus motives behind CMU, EMU’s Motor City gambit
A brief meditation on Memorial Day, and digging into the underpinning analysis supporting CMU and EMU playing in Detroit in 2026 and 2027.
Central Michigan Chippewas
The 'good problem' for Central Michigan at QB and what to expect come fall
Central Michigan has multiple quarterbacks returning who played in 2025, and no clear starter among the group.
Sunday Reader
Sunday reader: The NCAA keeps asking Congress to solve its problems
There's a reason no other American industries hand the future of their business model to 535 legislators.
Western Michigan Broncos
Three takeaways from Western Michigan’s spring game
The Broncos capped off spring practice with an efficient 40-minute scrimmage at Waldo Stadium, with the gold team pulling out a win.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Spring game preview: Eastern Michigan
The Eagles finish up spring practice on Friday night under the lights at The Factory, with some key position groups shaping up.
Michigan State Spartans
Spring game preview: Michigan State
The Spartans will look vastly different from 2025, from the head coach to the offensive line to the offensive scheme.