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Michigan football early-season struggles

Michigan's run game issues, quarterback questions, and coaching decisions following a rough start, with continued scrutiny expected.

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Five Bold Predictions: Michigan Set To Host UTEP In Non-Conference Finale

Michigan is expected to beat up on UTEP but U-M's offense, the weather and desperation from the Miners could make things interesting.

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8h ago

Luginbill breaks down how Oklahoma can bounce back from Michigan loss

With the Sooners looking to rebound, ESPN's Tom Luginbill explains on The Paul Finebaum Show why simplifying the offense could help John Mateer clear his head and get back on track.

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Oklahoma's run game must improve after setback loss to Michigan

Brent Venables says Oklahoma must establish and stick with the running game after its loss to Michigan.

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Michigan vs UTEP Prediction: Can the Wolverines Open It Up?

After two nasty fights, is Michigan ready and able to crank up the offense against UTEP? Here's the CFN preview and prediction.

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Michigan Football’s TEs are key in improving the pass game, QB Bryce Underwood

Michigan Football’s TEs haven’t played a big role in the pass game so far this season. How could that change going forward in an effort to spark the offense?

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Oklahoma Sooners have to fix a random issue that Ben Arbuckle created against the Michigan Wolverines before it's too late

The Oklahoma Sooners have to fix the run game, and it won't be easy. It's up to Ben Arbuckle to get it right.

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Michigan State at No. 3 Notre Dame: How to Watch the Battle for the Megaphone

The Spartans bring a powerhouse run game into South Bend to challenge the Irish’s elite defense as two undefeated rivals clash under the lights for trophy rights.

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4d ago

Joel Klatt raves about Bryce Underwood, Michigan after Oklahoma win

Michigan football silenced critics with a win over Oklahoma as Joel Klatt praised Bryce Underwood's improvement.

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Michigan State Defensive and Special Teams Grades: Week Two

Eli Coenen’s pass-rush dominance and a revitalized secondary fueled a second-half shutout, proving the Spartans corrected their Week One flaws to stifle the Eagles’ struggling offense.

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Michigan’s Bryce Underwood Fails to Impress NFL Hall of Famer Despite Oklahoma Win: “Not Advanced Enough”

Through two games, Michigan and Bryce Underwood are averaging 15 points per game and have scored 17 or fewer in both wins. That is quite low for a program with playoff hopes.

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6d ago

Mitch Albom: Bryce Underwood, back against the wall, delivered exactly what Michigan needed

Bryce Underwood faced the pressure and delivered a huge win for Michigan over Oklahoma.

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6d ago

Whittingham backs Underwood after upset of No. 11 Oklahoma

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham clarified his remarks from last week, saying Bryce Underwood is solidified as the team's quarterback after Underwood led the Wolverines to a 17-10 upset of Oklahoma on Saturday.

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Michigan Football Mailbag: Will QB Bryce Underwood get benched?

What happened to Michigan Football’s run game? Will QB Bryce Underwood get benched? We answer your questions in this week’s Michigan Mailbag:

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Urban Meyer Suggests Bryce Underwood Could Get Benched This Weekend

Perhaps no college football team in recent memory had as unconvincing of a win as Michigan did over Western Michigan last weekend.

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Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan Score Prediction

Fresh off a gritty victory over Toledo, the Spartans must stifle former teammate Noah Kim and a hungry Eagles offense to remain undefeated in this heated intrastate battle.

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7d ago

Michigan QB depth chart: Meet Tommy Carr, others in line if Bryce Underwood gets benched

A look at who could be in line to replace Bryce Underwood if his struggles under center continue

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8d ago

Big Ten announces final decision on new protocol

Last Saturday’s matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Western Michigan Broncos ended as one of the most controversial games in college football history. The Wolverines appeared to lose as the clock struck zero after a Hail Mary pass attempt by Michigan’s Bryce Underwood flew to the back of the end zone, but after review,…

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8d ago

Everything you need to know about Michigan Football’s new ‘Rhino’ position

Michigan Football deployed the Rhino position for the first time on Saturday. The sixth OL role that followed Jason Beck, Kyle Whittingham and Jim Harding from Utah is already a major part of the Wolverines’ offense:

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8d ago

Michigan vs Oklahoma Game Preview and Keys to a Big House Victory

Physical dominance meets high-octane speed as the Wolverines seek redemption. To topple the Sooners, Michigan must control the trenches, master defensive communication, and unleash Bryce Underwood’s playmaking.

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9d ago

UNC won't host recruits vs. ETSU after violation

Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels won't host recruits for Saturday's home opener against ETSU after self-reporting a recruiting violation.

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9d ago

Michigan Football must fix a broken run game before it’s too late

Michigan Football’s run game was broken against Western Michigan, and it must be fixed before facing Oklahoma.

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9d ago

Michigan didn't hire Kyle Whittingham to babysit a 5-star QB | Opinion

Kyle Whittingham didn't come to Michigan to protect Bryce Underwood's feelings. After more shoddy play from its high-priced QB, a change may be needed

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10d ago

Sooners Coach Issues Reality Check on Michigan QB Bryce Underwood

Michigan football star Bryce Underwood received a surprise endorsement from Oklahoma Sooners coach Brent Venables. The post Sooners Coach Issues Reality Check on Michigan QB Bryce Underwood appeared first on HEAVY.

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10d ago

Michigan Football Film Room: Breaking down the run game issues vs WMU

The game was over. The worst had happened — Michigan lost to Western Michigan, 12-7. After Michigan’s Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the back of the end zone, Broncos head coach Lance Taylor and his team rushed onto the field as he flashed the emblematic ‘W’ over his head. It was the biggest victory […]

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10d ago

Run game takes blame for Michigan football struggles on offense

“Sometimes instead of getting north-south, a little too much east-west going on," Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham said of a win over WMU.

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