Ivan Maisel, Adam Rittenberg and Ryan McGee discuss the start of Lincoln Riley's tenure at Oklahoma, talk about the best coaching rivalries in college football, examine the financial quandaries at Cal and more.
Vincent Smith might be best known for becoming a viral sensation after Jadeveon Clowney decleated him in the 2013 Outback Bowl. But the hit never defined him, and now the former Wolverines RB's Team Gardens project is a making its mark in the community.
A look at four relatively-unheralded players from the Big Ten East who may make a big impact for their schools this fall.
Less than a week after stumping in Washington, D.C., on behalf of a group that helps those who can't afford lawyers, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh decided to get a firsthand look at the process by serving as a law clerk in a Genesee County courthouse.
Jim Harbaugh wants former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama to serve as honorary captains for a Michigan home game this fall.
Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan cast large shadows, but receivers from Indiana and Purdue could steal some of the spotlight this fall.
Led by Northwestern's Justin Jackson, who led the league in rushing last season, the Big Ten is loaded with backs who could run for 1,000 yards.
Tom VanHaaren believes that a particular Michigan running back is the current Wolverine most likely to don a headset when his playing days come to a close.
78 days until the college football season kicks off. Michigan defeated Rutgers 78-0 on October 8. It was the most points scored in a single game against an FBS opponent in 2016. It was the Wolverines' largest win since 1939 when they beat Chicago 85-0.
Jim Harbaugh is being gracious with his time in the Senate ...
There is a line to speak to Harbaugh after the event ...
Jim Harbaugh told the audience he understands some might wonder why a football coach is here, but that "I am an American first and foremost, and all Americans should care about equal access to justice." He spoke for about five minutes.
Jim Harbaugh has traded his khaki pants today for a dark gray suit, gold tie and purple dress shirt, as he is about to speak in the U.S. Senate on behalf of lower-income families who need legal assistance. A photographer kindly approached him to help him fix the buttons on his suit. "They don't let me go out much," he joked. Harbaugh is taking his role here very seriously -- it's not just a celebrity appearance. He is still, however, a celebrity in this city. Harbaugh came to D.C. with his son yesterday and they went to the Nats game. Jay Harbaugh told me his dad was asked to take about 75 photos in three innings.
The Big Ten continues to shed its plodding, pro-style reputation and it's possible that half the league could have 3,000-yard passers this fall.
Good morning from the Senate Russell building, where Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is one of several speakers today in support of legal assistance programs for lower-income families. This is one of the programs President Donald Trump would like to eliminate.
An anonymous donor will wind up spending between $750,000 and $800,000 to pay for the Michigan football team's trip to Italy.
Can Ohio State throw the ball? Can Michigan run it? We look at the biggest questions that each team will be trying to answer as they get back to work.
Upsets are tough to predict by nature, but there are plenty of opportunities for some Big Ten East teams to shock the world this fall.
The heir apparent for Peppers' do-everything role at Michigan is sophomore Khaleke Hudson, a hard-hitting hybrid and special-teams contributor.
Everyone talks about the East, but Big Ten West teams are hoping to make some noise in 2017 and these games offer them a chance to make a statement.
The FAU coach needs to generate buzz any way he can. What better way than inviting Jim Harbaugh, the master of offseason headlines, to town?
Sports scientists come with high-tech machines, new-age techniques and one old-school trick to provide data that, when combined with other resources within a program, can unveil secrets to make any team better. So why are there still skeptics?
Coaches from Michigan and Ohio State, as well as five other Big Ten teams, will be in attendance at USC's Rising Stars satellite camp on June 11. The camp boasts over 30 colleges and 10 plus conferences that will be coaching at the event, including the Wolverines, Buckeyes, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Northwestern and Vanderbilt among others.
FAU coach Lane Kiffin said he was happy to have big-name coaches like Michigan's Jim Harbaugh and Willie Taggart of Oregon attend his football camp. Harbaugh caused a fuss last summer when his staff went on a barnstorming camp tour across the country.
A long line of players waited to take pictures with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh when the FAU camp ended.
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Peoples-Jones | WR | Signed | 88 |
| Cesar Ruiz | OC | Signed | 86 |
| Aubrey Solomon | DT | Signed | 84 |
| Luiji Vilain | DE | Signed | 84 |
| Chuck Filiaga | OT | Signed | 83 |
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 8-1 | 11-3 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Indiana | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| Maryland | 3-6 | 6-7 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 7-2 | 11-3 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Northwestern | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Illinois | 2-7 | 3-9 |
| Purdue | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | Vince Lombardi/Rotary Award |
