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that it hired running backs coach Tony Alford to be the Wolverines’ running backs coach and run game coordinator. “Tony is an elite running backs coach who is an outstanding mentor and example for young men in all aspects of football and life,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said in a news release. “I know that he will have a profound impact on our running back room and football program. We are excited to have Tony and his wife, Trina, and their boys join the Michigan Football Family.” Advertise…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The scheme is the same, but the playlist has changed. In another sign of the times at Michigan, the defensive coordinator now wears white compression shirts under sleeveless hoodies and has his favorite music playing when other coaches arrive in the morning. The selections vary, but there’s usually a common theme. Advertisement “It’s all old school, trust me,” Wink Martindale said. That’s fitting for Martindale, 60, who describes himself as the “O.G.” of the Baltimore Ravens s…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — With a chance to set a record for the most prospects selected in a single NFL Draft, drew a big crowd of coaches and evaluators to its pro day Friday afternoon. The headliner was quarterback , whose stock has risen steadily since he declared for the draft days after leading Michigan to a McCarthy, a top-10 pick in many projections, said his goal was to show touch on his deep passes and prove he can make all of the throws required of an NFL quarterback. Advertisement “I just…

The opened March 18 for men’s and women’s basketball, which meant Rachael Bacchus was having anything but a normal day. Normal days barely exist for Bacchus, the general manager for NIL at . Her job is to stay on top of policy changes, court rulings, portal windows and everything else that goes into the ever-changing world of name, image and likeness. When a season ends and the portal opens, the bidding begins. For Bacchus, that means having in-depth conversations with coaches and players about…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A fitting image to describe ’s offense would be tight end standing in an empty room, hands in his pockets, wondering where all of his friends went. Ten offensive starters from Michigan’s national championship team have a chance to be drafted in April, leaving Loveland as the only returner. The transition isn’t as drastic as it sounds, as players like , , and played significant roles last year without being full-time starters. Still, a lot is changing for Michigan’s offense…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — got a lot of mileage out of the “no-star defense” label, which came to symbolize a group that was greater than the sum of its parts. There was a time when the label fit, but not anymore. Several of the players who were part of that original no-star defense became stars in their own right and will be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft. Though the Wolverines have a lot to replace from last year’s No. 1-ranked defense, they also have a lot coming back, starting with , and , thr…

Michigan’s football program will serve three years of probation as a result of violations dating back to the COVID-19 dead period. The NCAA’s Committee on Infractions approved a negotiated resolution involving Michigan and five current or former staff members, it said Tuesday. As part of the resolution, agreed to pay a fine and the staff members accepted one-year show cause orders tied to Level II violations. Advertisement “Today’s joint resolution pertains to the University of Michigan Athlet…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Members of ’s national championship team walked away from Saturday’s spring game with four championship rings and, in the case of Jim Harbaugh, to commemorate Michigan’s 15-0 season. Members of the 2024 team, meanwhile, walked away with a reminder of how far they have to go to reach those heights, particularly on offense. Fortunately, there’s a long runway between now and Sept. 7, when Texas will come to Michigan Stadium for a “Big Noon” game on Fox that will be one of the fi…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — had to stop and think for a moment as he recalled the revolving door of position coaches who have passed through Michigan’s defensive meeting rooms since the season ended. Mike Elston, Michigan’s defensive line coach the past two seasons, left to join head coach Jim Harbaugh with the Los Angeles Chargers in February. Greg Scruggs had the job for a few weeks before resigning after his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Lou Esposito, Scruggs’ replacem…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — At this time last year, had 14 commitments and a recruiting class that ranked No. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. Michigan’s 2025 class is operating on a different timeline, in part because of the major transition that accompanied Jim Harbaugh’s departure for the and Sherrone Moore’s ascension as head coach. A three-month commitment drought ended last month when , a top-50 prospect and Michigan’s first commitment since Moore took over. The current class, which also includes ,…