Sunday Reader
Notebook: Quick hits, CMU QBs, what spring games will look like
The five Mitten FBS teams are in the final stages of spring practice, with most of the spring games taking place next weekend.
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Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan WR Tommy McIntosh suffers torn ACL, will miss 2026 season
The productive returning senior for CMU will now go for a medical redshirt to return in 2027.
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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.
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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.
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.
Michigan State Spartans
Pat Fitzgerald’s vision for new-look MSU OL in focus: ‘Get excited about moving people against their will’
The Spartans gave up TFLs on 12 percent of offensive snaps in 2025, something that must improve for this upcoming season.
Spring Football
Spring football is starting in the Mitten: Dates, what to watch for
The five Mitten programs begin spring practice in the next eight days, kicking off a critical run of practices to set the stage for the 2026 season.
Michigan MAC
FOIA: Cursory look at Michigan MAC FY2025 football finances
The trio of Michigan MAC schools each spent $11-12 million on their respective football programs in Fiscal Year 2025.