Which teams will have the best defensive lines in 2018?
Which programs will have the best D-lines this season? Clemson's depth and talent might be in a class by itself, but there are plenty of other elite groups.
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Which teams will have the best RBs in 2018?
Which college football programs have the top running backs for 2018? The best group should be in the Pac-12, where Bryce Love decided to play one more season at Stanford. Here are the top 15.
The teams that could make a surprise CFP run
Everyone knows Alabama and Clemson will be in the playoff mix. But what other teams could make a surprise run toward a title? It starts with Notre Dame.
Scout's Take: DT Mazi Smith to Michigan
Michigan picked up its highest-rated recruit in the 2019 class, and he might remind Wolverines fans of another Michigan DT, Maurice Hurst.
U-M adds 3, including No. 29 prospect Smith
Michigan landed three commitments on Sunday, including one from ESPN 300 defensive tackle Mazi Smith, now the highest-ranked commitment in the Wolverines' 2019 class at No. 29.
C-Webb to appear at U-M after Harbaugh invite
With the NCAA's 10-year ban on Chris Webber having recently been lifted, the former Wolverines basketball star accepted Jim Harbaugh's invitation Friday to attend a football game at The Big House this season.
Broncos hoping they've found their answer at tight end with Jake Butt
Denver needs to find more production at tight end. Butt, a former All-American coming off an injury, is looking like the top target.
Patterson on Ole Miss exit: 'This is a business'
New Michigan quarterback transfer Shea Patterson reiterated that he left Ole Miss because school officials and coaching staff weren't forthright about NCAA violations within the football program.
Campus Conversation: Slive, Cannon, Transfers, More
Ivan Maisel, Heather Dinich & Chris Low discuss the legacies of Mike Slive & Billy Cannon (3:08), gambling's impact on the sport (17:00), the transfers that will shape the 2018 season (26:08), the Alabama/UCF beef (45:35) and more.
Harbaugh to take U-M to South Africa in 2019
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said he is taking his team to South Africa in 2019.
AD wants Harbaugh at Michigan until retiring
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel says he wants football coach Jim Harbaugh and basketball coach John Beilein to stay in Ann Arbor until they're ready to retire.
Harbaugh exploring ways to compensate players
Jim Harbaugh said Thursday that he's trying to learn if there are ways to provide his players with "deferred compensation" without making them full employees, which could create tax implications. He's yet to ask the NCAA if it would approve his ideas.
Marty Smith's America The Podcast: Dan Le Batard, Michigan Wolverines & Kentucky Derby
Marty chats with Dan Le Batard about his parents being exiles from Cuba and what makes his show work. And, Marty was in France with the Michigan Wolverines and at the Derby
Michigan takes its paintball game to France (1:56)
Michigan and Marty have tons of fun in France (1:55)
QB controversies could be coming with talented batch of early enrollees
With players like Clemson's Trevor Lawrence putting on shows in spring football, this year's early enrollees might have started some QB controversies.
Michigan honors those lost on D-Day (2:42)
Powerful trip to Normandy for Michigan Wolverines
After a couple days of fun in Paris, the mood turned reflective for the Wolverines during a sobering trip to Normandy to honor those who fought in World War II.
Michigan players finding new perspective in France (1:14)
Michigan QB Patterson 'thankful' for opportunity to play (1:03)
Michigan DT Hurst falls to Raiders in 5th round
The Oakland Raiders traded up in the fifth round to select Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst Jr. with the 140th overall pick.
Sights and sounds from Michigan's clinic in France (2:01)
Patterson is a 'huge score' for Michigan (0:38)
U-M, Ole Miss agree: Patterson can play in '18
Former Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson is officially eligible to play this season after submitting a new waiver that both schools agree is accurate.
Marty tours Paris with Wolverines (2:08)
2018 Big Ten Standings
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Michigan State | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Michigan | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Indiana | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 9-0 | 13-1 |
| Northwestern | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Purdue | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Iowa | 4-5 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Minnesota | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Illinois | 0-9 | 2-10 |
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hinton | DT | Committed | 86 |
| Mazi Smith | DT | Committed | 86 |
| Stephen Herron Jr. | DE | Committed | 83 |
| Nolan Rumler | OG | Committed | 83 |
| Trente Jones | OT | Committed | 83 |
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 |
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