Let the madness begin with this 64-team college football bracket
ESPN's preseason FPI provides the field, then we line up the games and predict how they would play out.
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2019 Schedule
10-3, 1st in Big Ten - East
Michigan without Hill, Collins at spring practice
Michigan is without defensive back Lavert Hill and wide receiver Nico Collins at spring practice after both had unspecified procedures.
Wolverines picking up pace under new OC Gattis
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh says his team is working to incorporate an increased tempo and more downfield passing into its offense under OC John Gattis.
The best basketball player on each Top 25 football team
Notre Dame's Chase Claypool has the size, hops and hands to excel on the court. Which other players -- and one championship-winning coach -- join him?
The most dynamic game-breaker on each Top 25 team
Who will be the most electric players for the nation's top teams this season? Clemson and Alabama have an embarrassment of riches on offense, but they're not the only ones.
College football spring practice: Players we're most excited to watch
From QBs like Washington's Jacob Eason to top recruits like Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux, these are the players on top 25 teams we're excited for this spring.
The most intriguing non-QB position battles this spring
Sure, quarterback competitions are exciting. But what about Clemson trying to replace an entire D-line, and Notre Dame's linebacker holes?
Jim Delany's impact on Big Ten will be hard to replicate
Whether it was pushing for B1G expansion or pushing back against a playoff, Jim Delany has been central to every big CFB debate for three decades.
Michigan Audio: Devin Bush discusses who he models his game after as he prepares for the NFL Draft.
Adam Schefter talks to Michigan's Devin Bush about his preparations for the combine, who he models his game after, what he'll bring to an NFL franchise and more.
Harbaugh taking Michigan to South Africa in May
Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan's football team to South Africa in May.
Lawrence leads Clemson to top of QB Future Power Rankings
We break down which programs have the best outlook at quarterback over the next three seasons.
College Football Playoff path for top 10 FPI teams
Take a look forward at what the College Football Playoff selection committee will be paying extra close attention to on each FPI top-10 team's schedule.
Clemson looking like a lock to be best team in the country (1:52)
How Top 25 teams addressed needs on signing day
National championship contenders don't rebuild, they reload. Check out how each Top 25 team has used recruiting and the transfer market to replenish talent this offseason.
Michigan spring football preview: Is this the year?
It's been 14 seasons since Michigan's football team won a Big Ten title, and fans are searching for hope.
Michigan's top returning RB no longer with team
Michigan's running back depth suffered another potential blow this week when the school confirmed senior Chris Evans is not currently with the team.
Hamilton no longer on Michigan staff, source says
Assistant head coach Pep Hamilton won't be a part of the Michigan coaching staff in 2019, a source confirmed.
Biggest reason for optimism for each Top 25 team
Think the Sooners are happy to see Jalen Hurts? Here's why the nation's top programs should be feeling good heading into 2019.
Breaking down the Big Ten recruiting classes
The usual suspects -- Michigan and Ohio State -- are near the top of the recruiting rankings again, but the most surprising classes in the conference are at places like Nebraska, Purdue and Wisconsin.
Biggest concern for each Top 25 team
When will Justin Fields debut at QB for Ohio State? How much turnover can Alabama handle? All of the Top 25 teams have issues to be resolved.
Rashan Gary eyes 'legacy' with own agency
Rashan Gary is living his dream as the founder and CEO of his own sports agency.
Rypien, Stick lead West to win in Shrine Game
Brett Rypien and Easton Stick each threw a touchdown pass to help the West beat the East 21-17 in the East-West Shrine Game on Saturday.
Kiper Jr.: Steelers will select Michigan's Bush No. 20 overall (1:39)
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Source: Michigan has hired Arizona State defensive line coach Shaun Nua for the same position. Several reports surfaced Wednesday about Nua but the agreement wasn't finalized until earlier today. Nua spent one year at ASU after six as Navy's defensive line coach. The former BYU defensive lineman and coach played four seasons in the NFL. He replaces Greg Mattison with the Wolverines.
7th-grade QB offered scholarship by Michigan
Isaiah Marshall, a seventh-grade quarterback at MacArthur Academy in Southfield, Michigan, has been offered a scholarship by Michigan, his father said.
2018 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| Michigan | 8-1 | 10-3 |
| Penn State | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Michigan State | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Indiana | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 1-11 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 8-1 | 9-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Purdue | 5-4 | 6-7 |
| Iowa | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Illinois | 2-7 | 4-8 |
2018 Team Leaders
2018 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 14 |
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daxton Hill | S | Signed | 90 |
| Mazi Smith | DT | Signed | 86 |
| Christopher Hinton | DT | Signed | 85 |
| Anthony Solomon | OLB | Signed | 84 |
| Zach Charbonnet | RB | Signed | 84 |
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Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | J. Butt | John Mackey Award |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Paul Hornung Award |
| 2011 | D. Molk | Rimington Trophy |
| 2006 | L. Woodley | Lombardi Award |
