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Wolverine Wednesday: It Doesn't Seem Like Its Getting Any Better

2026-11-11T08:59:16.231-05:00

Since today is Veterans Day, I want to thank all the BHB readers that served our country. My father and my grandfather served, its the greatest of all honors and Thank You for your service!

Kyle Whittingham was hired to bring stability and quiet excellence to Ann Arbor. The Wolverine program has seen great heights in recent times but that came with an assortment of off the field issues. Michigan fired Sherrone Moore very late in the off season coaching search cycle and there weren't many options for the Wolverines to choose from.

Kyle won the off season but very little after that. His offense is the worst in the country and he looks completely disconnected from his team and staff during game days. Most of the time his mic on his headset is pointed towards the sky. He looks like a coaching zombie roaming the sidelines.

Kyle fired his OC on Sunday and now the news continues to get worse as Nate Marshall has been suspended from the team. Is Kyle now losing the locker room? There is also some concern with Jim Harding and the Sprague situation.

Michigan on Saturday faces a hot Oregon team that also went through issues this season, but has seemingly come out the other side. Many Big 10 teams struggle when making such a long trip West and even though Michigan has a solid defense, they are not really expected to score against the Ducks and currently a 11.5 dog.

So the road filled with gold and roses into retirement continues to look more like a long walk on a short bridge. The game has based him bye and Utah knew it and Michigan will pay millions to come to that same conclusion.

Thank goodness basketball season is here! They take on Marquette at Crisler at 7:00.

So Sparty is having a good week. Wolverines go down on Saturday and Duke on Tuesday.

Rutgers who can't afford any type of buyout will continue on with Greg Schiano next season. Lucky them!

Michigan Tuesday: Time is Not on Your Side Kyle

2026-11-10T09:40:05.644-05:00

Kyle didn't come to Michigan to learn about Michigan Football and coach a Top 10 team. He came to save face after Utah pushed him out and to ride off into retirement with a nice contract. He finally had the resources and recruiting he needed to take his former mediocre results and turn them into championships.

Guess what Kyle, we have had way too many examples of that failing and you are doing and excellent job of failing spectacularly. Yes, the Beck firing gets you a few more weeks. But those weeks are a trip to Oregon and Columbus, while hosting a top 5 UCLA. Your days are number my friend.

BTW, regarding trophy games still left. Michigan and OSU don't play for a trophy but if you knew anything about college football, its the top rivalry in football and maybe all of sports. Thanks for coming to Ann Arbor, I hope your home sells quickly.

How does Michigan fix this mess?

1. Michigan needs to hire a very strong AD. This person needs business experience not necessarily academic experience. They need to understand Michigan and what Michigan needs. It's a unique place with unique needs. No not a David Brandon type of hire, a Jim Hackett type of hire.

2. Fire Kyle the Sunday after the OSU Game. This year could not have gone any worse.
Go drop a huge bag on Bob Chesney of UCLA. Michigan needs a young smart aggressive football coach that runs to work everyday. I also like the ring to Big House Bob! 😀 Bob, will get to see Ann Arbor and the Big House in person in two weeks.

3. Start to rebuild this battle ship. It doesn't take years anymore with the transfer portal, Michigan can have a good team next year with the right leadership.

As College Football continues to morph into a professional football. The 2027 24 team playoff that nobody asked for is now official and the death of the Big Ten Championship game has happened next season. This will be the last year of the Big 10 Championship game in Indy.

It really is time for the the Group of 6 leagues to have their own playoffs. Play on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and crown a National Champion. I would assume the Bowl Games are now dead as well.

Michigan Basketball after a bit of a rough UConn game plays Marquette on Wednesday.

Michigan Monday: It's About Becking Time

2026-11-09T09:05:16.382-05:00

It seems there is some Michigan leadership with a pulse still in Ann Arbor. Because somebody got to Kyle Whittingham as he had zero intention of firing Beck after the MSU game. He was using his press conference speak to basically say the following: now is not the time to make a change, but I will review all positions on the staff in the off reason, as this is a results business, bla bla bla........

On Sunday, Warde sends out a press release that Beck has been fired and later that Offensive Line Coach, Jim Harding will be taking over.

Now let's review this decision.

Was there a Beck or you conversation with Coach Whitt? Best Guess: Yes, there had to be. Kyle who had been protecting Beck all year, decided his salary was more important then standing by Jason Beck any longer.

Why Jim Harding? When Jim was hired all we heard were things like, "best OL coach in the country" talk. Then we have watched the O Line just be terrible all year. So the question is, Was that Beck or Harding causing the issue with the line? If the answer is both, Michigan does not have a net gain here. If it was Beck, then maybe the line can play better.

What does this mean for Coach Whitt's future in Ann Arbor? Not much, this was a desperate move by a desperate coach that doesn't have any answers. I expect he will be removed as soon as the Ohio State game finishes. This was a failed experiment when Michigan had limited options at head coach. He was a bridge hire and the bridge got washed away.

I can't imagine if your are a donor who helped pay for this $40M roster and getting these results. Someone had to be fired and the changes are not over. I sure has hell would not want to be taking those calls in Schembechler Hall right now.

At Our Whitt's End

2026-11-08T07:43:31.050-05:00

When Kyle Whittingham got hired at Michigan I had a few concerns. My biggest concern was Michigan is hiring a guy that Utah pushed out and clearly felt was holding them back. I didn't bang that drum too loudly as everyone in the media just raved about the hire. You couldn't find one person to say one bad thing about him.

Then he got to work, saved most of the roster, re-did the weight room, brought over All Americans from Utah and hired what seemed to be a strong staff. Something then fell apart and now the Michigan program is completely broken as last night they lost to the worst team in the Big Ten, instate rival, and a team playing mostly 3rd and 4th stringers due to injury. Not to mention the worst QB in the history of the program ran the ball down the middle of Michigan's top tier defense all night.

That's it for Coach Whitt in Ann Arbor. The only issue is U of M doesn't have any leadership to pull the trigger. It's lacking a President and AD.

Here is what I learned as we all have watched this team implode:

Beck is looking to get fired, he wants out. There is no way you call a game like that and think you have a job on Monday.

The boosters that fund this team and spend Millions, will not be writing that same check next year with this staff and that performance. A change has to be made.

Coach Whitt has lost this team and his staff, he doesn't do shit on the sideline except peer off into space.

Utah is undefeated and will be #1 or #2 in the next CFP rankings.

Watching Utah I now understand how Beck's offense works. During passing downs the QB isn't supposed to throw, he is supposed to scramble for 15 yards each time. He just needs to be a "serviceable" thrower to open the run lanes. The problem with Bryce is, he was always trying to throw on throwing downs.

The University of Michigan is not prepared to run a professional football and basketball team. Their academic backgrounds don't fit this model. I'm sure the lady from Vandy will run a great University but I'm 100% sure she is not ready to run multiple professional sports teams.

I'm really tired of getting coaches out of the discount bin. Sherrone, Biff, Coach Whitt, and (it's still early) Coach Boynton. While we miss out on other coaches that were on the staff doing things in the NFL like winning a Super Bowl for example. Or program changers like UCLA, UK, and IU have.

Who is to blame? You don't have to look too far, its Warde. Cignetti or Day didn't run off to the NFL. Hurley got a huge contract offer from the Lakers but still stayed at UConn. Something is broken at Michigan and it starts with leadership.

Michigan's defense is not as good as we think. They don't get 3 and out's, they don't tackle well, give up very long drives, and they get run on. Yes, they don't give up TD's but there are a ton of holes in that defense.

The offense line has no idea what they are doing. They are spinning around like tops out there. Might be the worst OL in 10 years.

You can't make your highest paid player, a recruit out of high school. If your going to spend that type of money it has to be for a proven QB at the college level.

So now what? This team does not deserve your time, it really doesn't. It's a really poor football team. They have 3 more loses on the schedule and then it's over. No Bowl game this year, but who cares about that anyways. It's not like this fan base it going to dig into our pockets and travel to the Liberty Bowl.

A clear lack of leadership will continue to bear its ugly head as Michigan has been completely neglectful on keeping a lame duck AD and not hiring a new one. Michigan has to get a AD hired quickly and allow him or her to do their job aggressively and quickly.

Either way, the one things that needs to happen is Coach Whitt needs to get on his motorcycle and head into retirement a few years earlier than expected.

Preview MSU

2026-11-06T09:22:53.253-05:00

Time: 7:30
Location: Big House
Weather: 44 No rain
TV: Peacock/NBCSN
Line: Michigan -13.5

This is one game that really doesn't need any introduction. Michigan and MSU clearly just don't like each other. It doesn't help now that Michigan Basketball won a National Championship which Sparty felt was their domain. The uniqueness of this match-up is neither team is very good. MSU has lost 6 games in a row with its new coach Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan is standing at 5-3 struggling on offense with its new head coach. Michigan has 3 ranked opponents after this game, so they dearly need this W.

We also know this game is the only way Sparty can save their season. Fun times.

Dear Coach Whitt,

You seem like a guy that likes a good hypothetical? Is that a fair to say? I've seen comments like we are a couple plays away from being 7-0 and talk like that. Here is a deep hypothetical for you. Should you be fired from Michigan if Utah makes the playoffs this season? Something you were not able to accomplish in your 100 years there. Here is how I see it: You were pushed out because your good teams always had bad finishes and didn't win Championships. You get the Michigan job and take 4-5 of the top players from Utah and bring them to Ann Arbor. Not to mention the struggling OC and some family members who accompanied you as well.

Let's check on Utah who hosts BYU (which is an instate rivalry game if you need a reference for this week). Utah is 8-0 and ranked #3 and hosting #9 BYU. Now there is time for the Utes to implode and not make the playoffs still, so that is why this is a fun hypothetical question. If the place you left, automatically becomes a lot better when you leave after you take staff and their top players. Were you the problem all along?

Since we got that out of the way. Let me try to prep you for this weekend. State is struggling and will put up their best effort of the year on Saturday. They have one chance to hold their heads high this season and Saturday night is it. You know how I told you weird things happen when you play Iowa and that actually happened. This game will have that 2x. Expect fake punts, onside kicks, fake field goals, reverses, everything Sparty has in the playbook your going to see Saturday night.

Here is a special nugget for Saturday. Sparty will try to get Michigan into personal foul penalties, its really important your squad (which has not done a good job with that this year) understands that. Let MSU make the mistakes as your team laughs at the attempts.

As I continue to watch your team this year, I'm starting to draw some conclusions. I believe the offensive line has played poorly most of the year. You have a great backfield full of RB's and there just isn't the holes. Yes, the defense is loading the box, but they have done that for 100 yards of Michigan Football. It would be great if that unit played with some passion and got a 100 yard rusher.

Carr just needs to do what he does. Not be afraid of the moment and execute the best he can. Yes, would like to see a few deep balls completed but love his moxy and his accuracy when throwing the ball. His running game is your only running game at the moment. If he protects the ball and Michigan can move the ball on the ground, it should be a good evening for the Wolverines and its fan base. If your turn the ball over and get dumb penalties, you are going to keep Sparty in it.

I really like Coach Hill and his aggressive style, but that style kept Rutgers in the game last week. We need to be able to get pressure with the front 4 and lock down the WR's, TE's, and RB's with the secondary. Selective blitzs are smart but don't tip your hand.

Coach, don't be naïve the Hate is real between these two teams and programs. Don't under estimate it and make sure the Wolverines play clean and smart on Saturday.

Michigan 28 MSU 14

Big Ten Preview Week 10 with Injury Report and New Kicker Update

2026-11-05T10:26:24.348-05:00

This might be one of the best football weekends of the year and The Big Ten's highest ranked team is playing as well. That team is UCLA, which is a shocker. The Ducks visit the Buckeyes but nobody expected they would have a combined 5 loses. It would've been 6 loses if IU's Marsh had better field awareness.

Friday Night:

Nebraska (-4.5) @ Illinois: These are the the same team. Both teams are 5-3 and the Nebraska fans are swearing at the kids of Matt Rhule. I don't like Nebraska being a favorite on the road. Illinois 28 Nebraska 20

Saturday:

UCLA (-5.5) @ Minnesota: This is an interesting game. UCLA is playing good football but haven't really played anyone and Minnesota keeps playing better football and probably should've beat IU last week. I'm guessing UCLA will struggle in this one. Minn 24 UCLA 20

Maryland @ Purdue (-6): No thank you! Purdue 30 Maryland 17

Oregon @ Ohio State (-7.5): The battle of the backup QB's! Neither QB is going to be able to move the offense very well. OSU 20 Oregon 10

Penn State @ Washington (-2.5): I don't think Iowa State will travel well to Seattle. Wash 31 PSU 21

Rutgers @ Wisconsin (-17.5): Wisconsin is better and Rutgers isn't. Wisconsin 38 Rutgers 13

Iowa @ NW (-2.5): These are similar teams, with Northwestern being the biggest surprise of the year. Their new stadium will win the day. NW 17 Iowa 14

Injury Report for MSU @ Michigan

Michigan will have some place kicking help coming next season as recruit Ryan Jung has re-classified to the 2027 class.

Wolverine Wednesday: Losing Recruits Is Never Good

2026-11-04T09:01:14.830-05:00

That title is a bit misleading, yes there are times where its best if a recruit and Michigan go their separate ways. Maybe it was a really bad senior season, legal issues, or eligibility issues. Michigan lost one recruit on Tuesday and it looks like a legacy recruit is heading to South Bend.

Sidney Rouleau decommitted from Michigan yesterday after taking a visit to Syracuse over the weekend. Sidney is a 3-star prospect that transferred to Texas from Canada. His name hasn't come up much lately and Sidney might of picked a school a little closer to home. I'm pretty sure the Wolverine staff is not losing sleep over this one.

The next one they might, 2028 Asa Burch is seeing insiders flip their predictions from Michigan to ND over the weekend. Asa is of course the son of Alfie who was a WR and DB at Michigan. Asa is also a 4-star edge prospect and the 89th player on the 24/7 composite. Right now 24/7 has 100% predictions to ND.

Looks like Moody is back in the NFL with the Ravens. I wonder if he is going to kick and play QB?

ND didn't have the best Tuesday night as the first CFP rankings have them 11th barley in the playoff. ND hosts #1 Miami this weekend and everyone expected a top 5 or at least a top 10 match-up. They are ranked #4 in the AP.

The Michigan Oregon game is a 3:30 kick on FS1. Speaking of things nobody expected both seasons for the Wolverines and Ducks and their match-up being on FS1.

I think these early coaching searches are interesting. NC State is interviewing all their famous former players, RG3 wants the Baylor gig, and Brian Kelly wants all the openings. Manny Diaz winning at Duke is going to get him another job.

Quick question, do you think Greg Kampe from Oakland Basketball has turned down a ton of other jobs? That guy can flat out coach basketball.

Michigan Tuesday: New Season and Win #1

2026-11-03T08:37:03.640-05:00

The reigning National Champs took the floor officially for the first time last night with some returning players and lots of new ones. I questioned if Oakland should've been nearly a 30-point dog and I was right. Oakland gave the Wolverines a ton of problems with its 1-3-1 Beilein type zone defense, but Michigan came away with an 84-68 win.

McKenney (shot 5-12) seemed to have an off night with 17 points, which was matched by Gayle who started at small forward for the Wolverines. JP Estrella was dominate at times and added 15 points but also fouled out. Michigan played 10 players without big man Moustapha Thiam who was out with an illness.

Hard to see what this team will be without Thiam in the lineup, but the defense and rebounding will need some work. Michigan also didn't shoot that well going 31-71 or 44% from the field, but that will get better. Quinn is a knock down shooter but a liability on the defensive side of the ball as he learns D1 basketball.

A win is a win, and I'm excited to see what this team looks like with Thiam in the lineup, Coach Boynton seemed reluctant to put Moller the other 7-footer in the game.

JHD and Nichols are expected back for MSU

Babalola is healthy but not ready to play yet

No new news on Sprague

There will be an open kicking competition in practice this week

Oklahoma fired their OC on Monday

Michigan Monday: National Champs Tip Off The Season and Too Early on Sparty

2026-11-02T09:09:59.781-05:00

With Yax being one of the top story lines in the NBA, Mara playing well, and Dusty actually coaching an NBA team, it was no wonder Michigan won a National Championship last season. They were loaded, had elite coaching, and played for each other. The next version of Michigan Basketball takes the floor for the first time this regular season tonight in Crisler against Oakland. We know Oakland to be a very well coached team and not the easiest of opening games for the Wolverines. But Vegas feels differently and has the Wolverines nearly a 30 point favorite to win tonight (-27.5).

Michigan will need to be a guard first team this season, with Cadeau, McKenney, and Gayle leading the way. Not to forget recent transfer Noland who we hope can provide Cadeau a legit back up when he needs rest. Yes, there are talented bigs on this roster but Michigan will be successful if their guard play is really strong.

6:00 on BTN

Too Early Look at the Sparty (2-6)

Best Win: Toledo

Worst Loss: 31-3 to Wisconsin

Pass: 180 Yards per (207)

Run: 110 (122)

Score: 19.9 (124)

Give Up: 25.8 (85)

Neither Sparty or Michigan's new head coach this year is having a very good time in their new jobs. I would say neither fan base is happy. Sparty is on a 6 game losing streak, so that makes Pat Fitzgerald the biggest loser at the moment. He knows there is only one way to save the season and that would be a win over the hated Wolverines. Sparty will be well rested coming off a bye and Michigan is coming off a un-even effort against Rutgers on the road.

Don't love the kick time as it competes against the best game of the year in Miami @ ND that is even on the same network.

The Chargers are 0-7 now

Levi Kerr a 4 star 2028 QB commits to UNC over Michigan and others.

Post Game: Never Easy

2026-10-31T16:32:40.219-04:00

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect

Michigan played like a a 2 TD favorite for most the game. The only issue was that they also kept Rutgers in the game with self inflicted wounds. Nobody is popping bottles with a 7 point win over a Rutgers crowd that probably had more Wolverine fans then Scarlet Knights.

On to the Cheers and Jeers!

Cheers:

Tommy played very well and saved Michigan with his feet for two TD's.
The defense hasn't given up a completed pass in back to back weeks in the 2nd half
I love JJ!
I love Bracy!
Beck had a decent day with the offensive play calls
Hiter ran hard
Hello again TE's!
Marsh had 7 catches
Benny Patterson had his best day as a Wolverine
Moa 1 catch for 44 yards and good decisions on the punts
Cam Brown averaged 46.5 yards per punt

Jeers:

Trey Missfieldgoalski should be watching the rest of the season
The offensive line had a terrible 1st half
Mason Curtis catch the ball!
Sowden less penalties please!
Jordan Marshall tackled himself
Defense giving up two big plays that kept Rutgers in the game
Those officials should be suspended, they can't figure out a DPI or OPI or Kick catch interference to save their lives. WR's are now just grabbing CB's in hoping the Ref thinks its the defense.
Tommy has to get the ball to Marsh on those long throws, those were two easy TD's if he throws it further
Rutgers QB had 3 completed passes for 123 yards, WTF?
Michigan never making anything easy

This is a Win and that's about all you can say about it. Michigan dominated but kept Rutgers in the game with bone head penalties, missed scoring chances, and blown assignments. I like how aggressive Hill's calls are, but it was pretty obvious they were going to call a run into that blitz in the 2nd half. The QB wasn't completing passes and their best WR was out.

Lastly, the Offensive line has to play better. Jake Butt was highlighting how bad they were in the 1st half.

Learn, clean up the mistakes, scout the soccer team, get healthy, and Beat State.

Rutgers Halloween Preview

2026-10-30T09:55:44.674-04:00

Time: 12:30

Location: SHItadium

Weather: 57 No Rain

TV: BTN

Line: Michigan -15.5

This is a spooky game for many reasons. 1. Its kicking off at 12:30 2. It's Halloween and 3. If Michigan doesn't win this game, there will be a Soprano's SUV waiting for Coach Whitt and Beck after the game.

The Wolverines have one of the best defenses in the country and one of the worst offenses. Rutgers has a really good WR with the last name Duff, that is doubtful for the game. Rutgers would probably fire Schiano if they could afford to. Michigan might fire Whitt if there was anyone in charge in Ann Arbor to fire him. Both situations are FANTASTIC!

Dear Coach Whitt:

Your clearly not listening to my advice or anyone's advice. Your just the happy go lucky guy doing his own thing like its Utah where nobody gives a damn. It's obvious your the CEO but it also obvious your not engaged at all on the offensive side of the ball.

Now, a little about the game this Saturday. Losing to Rutgers is un-acceptable by any means but since your pretty good at losing games Michigan should win, I bet you don't understand that the Scarlett Knights will give you the best effort they have had all year on Saturday. They are starving for win and would love nothing more then a season saving win over the Wolverines.

You understand what that means, correct? It means after the game, I don't want to hear things like:

Coach Beck really wanted a few Red Zone calls back.

I didn't agree with that play call, but I didn't say anything

Does anyone know what time the Bada Bing closes?

I didn't think it was possible to mess up Michigan's power run game but you and Beck have found a way. Please line up and play some power football. It's something Michigan has been doing for over a 100 years.

Get Carr some easy throws, use the TE's and try to get one of Michigan's running backs over a 100 yards. Wouldn't that be something!

In the end, the Michigan Defense will have to win the game and probably score 14 or more points on their own.

Final words, don't come back to Ann Arbor if you don't win this game. We are all nearing our Whitt's end.

Michigan 24 Rutgers 10

Big Ten Week 9 Preview

2026-10-29T09:05:02.535-04:00

This is more of an interesting weekend for the Big Ten then full on top tier match-ups. Storylines to follow:

Iowa and Wisconsin figure out who is the better 5-2 team
Minnesota doesn't play well on the road and should get rolled by IU
Can NW make the trip across the country to win a football game?
Can Ohio State beat USC with their back-up QB?

Like I said, more interesting then must see TV.

Wisconsin @ Iowa (-3.5): The Big Ten has figured out the Hawkeyes after their win over Michigan. Wisconsin has sort of been a surprise this year but is still 5-2. Iowa 20 Wisconsin 13

Illinois (-2.5) @ Maryland: The Terps are without a head coach and Illinois has been a disappointment this year. Only watch this game if your paid to do so. Illinois 13 Maryland 10

Minnesota @ IU (-20.5): Minnesota has trouble on the road and even though IU won last week, it wasn't pretty. The Golden Gophers are going to feel that pain on Saturday: IU 36 Minn 14

Northwestern @ Oregon (-3.5): The Ducks like Wolverines are struggling but their name seems to get them a few points in the line every week. NW is the much better team but can they travel West? Vegas doesn't think so. Oregon 28 NW 21

Nevada @ UCLA(-22.5): Strange late in the season non-conference game. UCLA 41 Nevada 10

Purdue @ Penn State (-9.5): Pretty Pretty Bad game. PSU 31 Purdue 17

OSU (-6.5) @ USC: Can Lincoln Riley save his job? Can OSU back-up QB not have the shakes? I like USC in this one if they show up. USC 24 OSU 20

Washington @ Nebraska (-7.5): Nebraska plays well at home. NEB 26 Wash 20

Michigan @ Rutgers Mid-Week Injury Report:

Wolverine Wednesday: How Long Is The Bridge?

2026-10-28T13:20:50.104-04:00

CBS Sports is reporting that Michigan could be in the head coaching market again this off season.

Insiders believe that Coach Whitt was just a bridge hire and if the Wolverines go 6-6, they could elect to make a move after a new AD is hired.

That leads me to this question? How long is the bridge?

If the Regents are true leaders, they have a plan for this. They knew a few things at the end of last season.

1. Sherrone has to be fired

2. We have to get out of the Warde business.

It will have taken to the end of this year but both goals were completed. But there seems to be some legitimate signs this was the plan all along.

Coach Whitt is near retirement and was looking for a soft landing after Utah pushed him out. He brought instant credibility to the role after Michigan had distratous off the field issues and NCAA penalties. He has also acted like a leader that has no worries as his team sits near .500.

Now, I don't believe Coach Whitt "mailed in" this season, but I also don't think he has any pressure to fire his terrible OC. This is not his long-term gig.

Michigan currently doesn't have a President or AD and Coach Whitt can do what he wants, because he has a contract and a short term strategy for retirement.

Another sign is the two year prove it contract for Mike Boynton that Michigan offered after Dusty jumped ship to Dallas.

Are there signs, this wasn't the plan? The biggest one is that Michigan started their AD search just now and not back in August. Hopefully the Regents have a short list already vetted.

Either way, right now the Michigan athletic department has more bridges then Madison County.

Michigan Tuesday: Run on Top In-State QB's

2026-10-27T09:27:24.360-04:00

College Football has had a run on State of Michigan former High School QB's leading top teams. Some were 5 Stars and others were under the radar. I've been watching college football for a long time and never recall so much talent at QB position from the Great Lakes State.

Oregon - Former 5 star QB Dante Moore picked UCLA out of HS and then transferred to Oregon. Unfortunately, he took an illegal hit in September which resulted in a serious concussion. He is out for the remainder of the year.

ND - CJ Carr will probably lead the Irish to the CFP this year. This of course is Lloyd Carr's grandson.

Michigan has two on its roster: Bryce Underwood 5 star and current starter Tommy Carr who was a 3-star QB and heading to the MAC before he got the call to come to Ann Arbor. Lloyd's other grandson of course.

Ole Miss - Trinidad Chambliss, who might be the best out of all the Michigan QB's spent time at Ferris State before Lane Kiffin and staff picked him out of the transfer portal. All the instate programs missed out on the talented QB out of Grand Rapids.

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I'm starting to lean very strongly that Coach Whitt was a bad hire for the Wolverines. He is acting like an out of touch CEO of the Michigan Football program.

These remarks just rip at my soul:

-Now is not the time to panic

-I'm not a micro manager

-If I hear an offensive call I don't like, I stay quiet because it could be setting something up later in the game.

-I'm mainly a defensive guy

-We are a few plays away from being 6-1 or 7-0

Coach, you and Coach Beck have failed us on the offensive side of the ball and your lack of leadership is illuminating brightly. I'm now understanding why Utah pushed you out. Did I mention Utah is ranked #6 in the country and 7-0. Maybe that is what he meant when he said, we are a couple plays away from 7-0. The "we" is Utah.

Yax went for 31 last night against Denver!

Michigan has started its search for it's next AD

Couple questions?

Why are you starting now?
Would be great if we had someone already in place as your football team implodes and your basketball coach is on a two year prove it contract.

The lack of leadership at U of M right now is unbelievable.

Photo from Coach Whitt's Monday's Press Conference

2026-10-26T11:56:13.683-04:00

Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham says he's aware that programs across the country are making coordinator changes right now. But at Michigan, "right now, I don't think it's time to panic."

Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham says the season “hasn't been a complete disaster.”

“Two or three plays, and we're 6-1, and maybe even better. … But that's shoulda, woulda, coulda.”

Also said, "he isn't a micro manager"

Kyle Whittingham: 'Plain and simple, we're not getting it done from a coaching standpoint at this point in time.' (only truthful comment the entire conference)

Michigan Monday: Too Early Look and You Weren't Hired For You

2026-10-26T10:35:00.829-04:00

College Head Football coaches think they understand two things. 1- What Success looks like and 2- Their approach and system can work anywhere.

Both of those assumptions are completely wrong and 100% wrong in Ann Arbor. Michigan doesn't hire head football coaches to bring their "system" to Ann Arbor, they are hired to take what historically been in Ann Arbor and improve on it.

Success at Utah, Minnesota, Iowa, is different then success at Michigan.

Rich Rod thought we were hiring him and his weird offensive system. He cried and got fired. Hoke came in with success at Ball State and SDSU and flamed out quickly. Jimmy who should've known what it takes to win at Michigan, took a really long time to understand it, and finally got there. Coach Whitt doesn't have those years to learn. This is a destination job.

Coach Whitt thinks Beck is a really good OC and is standing by his guy. He has seen successful with Beck's offense at Utah. He brought his system and its currently the 130th total offense in the country. It's completely broken and so is Coach Whitt's leadership. This is the Big Ten and Michigan.

Another issue is Michigan has zero leadership right now. The lame duck AD is probably in the Bahama's and the new President doesn't start until 12/1. Things are in really good shape right now. 😒

Too Early Look at Rutgers (2-5)

Best Win: Maryland

Worst Lost: UMass

Pass: 242 Yards Per (87th)

Run: 152 (74th)

Score: 28 (68th)

Give Up: 33 (127th)

Rutgers is terrible but they have a better offense then Michigan does. The Wolverines at this point, can't over look anyone and has to win on defense. If Coach Whitt loses this game, there will be a large black SUV waiting for him and Beck outside the stadium to go boat shopping with the Sopranos.

Yes JJ, maybe its a Harbaugh thing!
Blake another TD!
In the NFL, I now don't root for teams, I root for former Wolverines!

IU Post Game: Sir Your Offense, is Offensive

2026-10-24T19:17:02.800-04:00

I will continue to repeat my worry when Coach Whitt was hired. I was worried Michigan would become Utah East. An above average team that never wins anything but plays hard. Hire Iowa State's coach and get a bunch of Iowa State transfers, guess what you have? Penn State becomes Iowa State.

Cheers:

A dominating Michigan Defense
Bracy continues his strong play
Bryce being a captain and a leader
Berry/Hill shutting down Marsh and Becker
Goodwin hello!

Jeers:

Tommy is a freshman and will make freshman mistakes
Beck's offense might be the worst in the nation
Beck's play calling
Roughing the passer call on Boney Toney
Leaving points on the board
Missed field goals
No TD's
Defense had nothing left in OT
Missed PI call on JJ
Is IU the only program in the history of football to not have an injury?
Michigan had 57 yards of rushing with a 1.4 yard average carry

When you play well enough to win and you don't, that falls on coaching. Does Michigan have the best defense and the worst offense in the Big Ten?

How does Beck still have a job? Also we don't accept moral victories at Michigan. We played with the #6 team in the nation, crap.

Indiana Preview

2026-10-23T11:10:41.447-04:00

Time: Noon
Location: Big House
Weather: 58 - No Rain
TV: Fox
Line: Indiana -7.5

There is not a college football fan alive that still isn't in shock that Indiana is the reigning National Champions. The only thing I can relate it to is when the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016.

IU lost to Ohio State last week at home, when their MSU transfer WR stepped out of bounds on a wide open TD throw. Some will argue that mistake is on Hoover who should've lead him more to the open space in the end zone. IU doesn't turn the ball over or make many penalties, they play clean football.

Dear Coach Whitt:

When you were hired to Ann Arbor we expected a coach to bring in leadership, bunch of new talented coaches to get this team to compete by playing clean fundamental football or what IU has done the last 3 seasons. As a Michigan Football fan, I've never thought or have spoken this sentence in my life: I hope Michigan can play like Indiana.

Thank you for making the QB change, it was long overdue and had an immediate impact. There is still plenty to fix on offense and I'm also worried that Carr will play like a true freshman at some point. The guy seems to be ready for the moment, so a huge hat tip to him.

An area that I'm worried about and maybe I'm the only one, is the defense. The defense seems to be giving up a ton of yards and long drives. That unit will have to dominate on Saturday for the Wolverines to win this game. IU doesn't turn the ball over so your defense will need to get off the field with 3 and outs. The secondary will need to lock down Marsh and get pressure on Hoover. Hill the DC and Hill the DB will both have to have big days. IU has struggled to run the ball and that will need to continue.

On Saturday, I would love to see a clean game on both sides of the ball. If Michigan turns the ball over a couple times and has 10 penalties for 100 yards, it will be a wrap. IU will try to confuse the young Carr into making mistakes, so if Michigan can run the ball that will be ideal! Beck will need to give Carr some confidence throws but also some downfield throws if those go well. It's time to unlock this offense with Carr running it.

I predict Michigan will be motivated to play but will they play clean? Time to show what type of coach you are. Because the coaching fire power on the other side just had an historic two years. This team can be beat and it would be great if Michigan played its best game of the year and pulled the upset. We're all waiting to see that.

IU 28 Michigan 17

Big Ten Weekend Preview and Maryland Had Enough

2026-10-22T09:55:50.715-04:00

Not the best weekend for match-ups for the Big Ten who was hoping for a top 15 battle between IU and Michigan. Well, IU lost to OSU last weekend and Michigan got past a struggling Penn State team. We shall carry on with a non-inspiring weekend of Big match-ups.

Rutgers @ NW (-16.5): If this was next year, Northwestern would be on the playoff bubble. They are playing good football at 5-1 and looking to send the 2nd Big Ten coach packing this season. Northwestern 31 - Rutgers 14

Oregon (-8.5) @ Illinois: Who is going to QB the Ducks? What happened to both of these teams this year? Why in Nike's stock down? Can they make an innovated shoe? Oregon 24 Illinois 21

MSU @ UCLA (-14.5): UCLA is a team on the rise, with a young coach. MSU is just the opposite. UCLA 28 MSU 17

Iowa (-6.5)@ Minnesota: Both teams beat Michigan, wow it hurts just to think that. Iowa 21 Minnesota 10

USC (-3) @ Wisconsin: Maybe the Trojans are playing better when they travel East? A least this is a night game and in the Central time zone. Is Wisconsin quietly good? USC 17 Wisconsin 14

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The Big Ten made one mistake when they expanded. It was the Rutgers/Maryland wave. There was no reason for it. I don't want to hear about the DC and NYC TV markets, neither really care about college football and for sure not the Terrapins and the Scarlet Knights. Both should be relegated to the ACC.

Not so ironically, both had head coaches on the hot seat. Mike Locksley was fired this week and Greg Schiano might be next.

Some names to consider: Manny Diaz Duke, Brian Hartline USF, Dan Mullen UNLV, Jason Eck New Mexico, and Brian Kelly.

The only one that makes me laugh is Brian Kelly who would not be motivated to coach Maryland after his runs at ND and LSU. Jason Eck is a really good coach and Brian Hartline has a ton of upside as a head coach but still learning the role.

This is funny as IU must have Mr. Miyagi on staff

Wolverine Wednesday: Welcomes New 2027 WR

2026-10-21T09:05:00.000-04:00

Michigan Football got a high rising senior commitment from FL WR 3-star Yuto Kawamura-Johnson on Tuesday as he flipped his commitment to the Wolverines from Toledo. Yuto was planning a visit to Penn State this weekend, but picked the Wolverines first. ESPN is the highest on Yuto as the 198th WR in the country.

One reason kids don't get ranked higher originally, is because they haven't seen the field much prior to their senior year and that is the case here. YKJ is 5'11 and 185 pounds and was starting to see a bunch of new offers come at him. UK, FAU, UConn, Wake, and Louisville had all recently offered the HS senior that is averaging 24 yards per catch this season.

Welcome!

Michigan Tuesday: I Don't Know Who Is Starting?

2026-10-20T09:49:52.019-04:00

Coach Whitt didn't want to give up who the starter will be against #6 IU this weekend. This reminds me of a story of a Michigan AD who went on the radio saying he wasn't going to be fired and was fired days later (or quit with a surprising separation package).

Everyone knows who Coach Whitt's choice is and there were rumors as soon as he took the job that Coach wanted a different QB under center. I also don't understand how not stating the starter confuses Indiana who clearly also knows that Carr is starting.

Other News and Notes:

Zach Marshall is clearly suspended for his leaked group text

Babalola was dressed last game but has only had a week of practice, we should expect to see him get some snaps at LT soon.

I'm wondering if we can start drawing some parallels and conclusions with Bryce and Arch both expected to be benched this weekend. Being the #1 player in the country as a QB does not guarantee success on the field in college and most definitely does not lead to success in the NFL. NIL investments needs to come with results instead of potential.

12:30 kick for Michigan @ Rutgers on Halloween

The 24 team playoffs kills the Bowl Game scrimmages now correct?

PFF highest rated Big Ten DB in Week 7, Rod Moore Jr.!

Michigan Monday: Too Early Look at IU

2026-10-19T08:50:55.073-04:00

Before I start on the Too Early, I wanted to fix something I left out of Cheers and Jeers on Sunday.

Cheers:

Bryce Underwood acting like a captain and supporting Tommy Carr while he was playing. He was engaged and celebrating with Tommy after TD's. That's a class move. He could've went all Tate Foricier, but didn't.

After a wild Saturday of upsets, Miami sits a top of the rankings as the reigning National Champs and pretty much everyone else lost on Saturday.

Indiana #6

Best Win: Iowa

Worst Loss: OSU at home

Pass: 249 per (75th)

Run: 200 per (29th)

Give up: 13 (4th)

Score: 36 (25th)

The turnaround at Indiana has been historic and un-precidented . IU has been historically one of the worst football programs in the country then Cignetti rolls into town and goes to the CFP in Year 1 and a National Championship in Year 2. He has ruined the "honeymoon" period for every new head coach at any new job. (can put Dusty in that sentence as well)

This team has been so good, they haven't lost a game since the CFP loss to ND in year 1, before they lost to Ohio State on Saturday when Marsh couldn't keep his feet in bounds. That's how close they were to handing the Buckeyes their 2nd loss. Now, they roll into the Big House pissed off and a struggling Michigan offense looking them right in the eye.

As you can see their national numbers are not jumping off the page, but they are playing good defense and giving up less then 2 TD's per game. The Michigan Defense will have to figure out a way to get off the field and keep this game close.

Did we have a JJ sighting on Sunday? 👀

Blake with another TD, this time receiving!

Loveland also got his first TD of the year!

24 team playoff, I need to get my head around that.

The last time the Chargers were 0-6, Harbaugh was the QB

Penn State Post Game: The Only Option

2026-10-18T08:23:38.689-04:00

Isaiah Hole, WolverinesWire

Coming out of a bye week the Michigan offense didn't execute anything in the first half on Saturday and was down 3-0 at halftime. At the half, everyone's group chat blew up saying the same thing, "it has to be Tommy time!". With his grandfather watching next to old number 14 Brian Griese, the new #14 Tommy Carr took the field to start the 2nd half. The crowd cheered as they hadn't had anything to cheer about for the prior 2 hours.

You watched the game, so you know the defense got 3 turnovers and Carr turned those into 21 points in the 2nd half. Michigan wins 21-18 after a failed attempt at an onsides kick by Penn State.

These type of games are why we have Cheers and Jeers:

Cheers:

Michigan found a way to win in the 2nd half
Hiter with a big run when Michigan was backed up near the goal line!
Kuzdzal's long run changed the game!
Tommy for not being nervous
Bracy is my MVP of the game!

5 solo tackles
1 Pick
1 TFL
1 Sack
couple of big pass breakups

Marshall ran hard
A TE Hogan Hansen caught 2 balls
Rod Moore with a pick (did he get injured celebrating?)
Defense with 3 turnovers
Moa caught all the punts!
JHD had a nice game
Boney Tony is going to be superstar
Troy Bowles quietly is the best player on defense

Jeers:

The defense was either hot or cold
Can we please stop making defensive penalties when the game is on the line?
Marsh needs to catch the ball
Jyaire Hill had a tough day against #0 in White
Can we double that guy?
Earls seems to make one dumb penalty a game
Bryce played terribly and needed to get pulled
The 1st half
Cam Brown, what was with those punts?
I still thought the play calling on offense was really bad

We all assume this is Tommy's job moving forward. Which it should be, we all saw the difference of being trained as a QB vs, being an elite athlete trying to play the position. Now, my concern is, the defense needs to get off the field. I think maybe they forced one 3 and out the entire game. Michigan is going to have to win games on defense the rest of the year and with the National Champs coming into town after their Marsh steps out, it could be ugly if the Wolverines defense doesn't get quick stops next Saturday.

Michigan's running game was a little bit better gaining 211 yards but most of that came on 2 big runs. Michigan sill needs better production on 1st downs. Still 90 yards passing is not going to beat good teams, we have to get the ball to JJ, Marsh, the RB's and TE's in the passing game. Maybe Michigan can be more balanced with Tommy under center.

Any chance we could play Minnesota again with Tommy at QB?

Penn State Preview

2026-10-16T09:02:10.544-04:00

Time: 3:30 EST

Location: Big House

Weather: 53 Sunny

TV: CBS

Line: Michigan -7

These two programs are at similar cross roads. Both hired new coaches in the off season and both programs were ranked to start the year. The problem is both have been pretty bad lately. Penn State is 3-3 and Michigan is 3-2 and neither programs seem to have any answers. There are even empty seats in Happy Valley and that is a strong statement. The Big Ten set up two premier games this weekend. OSU at IU and PSU at Michigan, that plan didn't go as the home office thought.

Dear Coach Whitt:

Coach, I'm very disappointed in the effort the team brought in Minnesota. They looked tired and disinterested the entire game. This is a tough question to ask, but have you lost the locker room?

I know you were brought in to be the CEO, but the lack of discipline, turnovers, penalties, poor execution, and lack of effort are very troubling. Then you do something maybe unpresidented for Michigan Football and brought in two new transfers this week. What is the thinking behind that? Are there more injuries we don't know about? How are these guys able to enroll in October?

That is the issue coach, there are more questions then answer at this point. The good news is the guy across from you is also facing similar questions. He rolled into to Happy Valley from Ames, Iowa to learn the Big Ten is different then the Big 12, a lot different. I think you are feeling something very similar from your time at Utah.

Ross Perot when running against the Governor of Arkansas for the President of the United States, had this memorable line: "You can't go from managing the general store to managing Walmart". Ross clearly didn't win the election but the saying is accurate to both yourself and Matt Campbell, who reportedly turned down the Detroit Lions at one point.

Coach this is where I give you advice on the game, but this week I don't have any. I'm not sure how to fix your problems on offense. I've watched Bryce for 18 games not get any better but he is still the starter because he makes bank. I see a 2nd string guy with strong QB mechanics and no experience continue to sit and watch. There is also a Colorado State transfer with a ton of playing experience continue to watch as well. I see what should be the best RB's in college football continued to get stuffed at the LOS, and talented WR's not get the ball. The offensive line is also very questionable at this point and I'm not smart enough to understand if its scheme or skill.

I'm glad you made one good hire with Jay Hill's defense who will probably have to win the game on Saturday again, like they did against Oklahoma and almost did against Minnesota.

Coach, my hope is your team got better the last two weeks but Michigan fans need to see it with our eyes and not our heart. The injury report was troubling for both teams and I'm not sure we are going to see inspired football from either party on Saturday. This is where I tell you each week to play clean football, no turnovers, and only a few penalties, but that hasn't worked. So I'm going to change the advice this week, try to have some fun with the kids this week, play the game like you were playing Madden and just throw deep every play. Go George Costanza and just do the opposite of every football instinct you have and lets see how that plays out.

Prove me the fool for questioning you.

Michigan 17 Penn State 14

Big Ten Week 7 Preview and Michigan - PSU Injury Report

2026-10-15T08:46:27.212-04:00

This is one of the premier weekends that the Big Ten schedulers spit out for big TV ratings. Yes, its Rutgers - Maryland week! Buckle Up!

Friday Night:

Washington @ Purdue (-3.5): How is the state of your program and/or defense? Being an underdog to Purdue is not a great sign. Purdue just rolled the Golden Gophers and Washington has big travel and a short week. Did I mention they also can't stop the run? Purdue 31 Wash 27

Saturday:

Ohio State (-3.5) @ IU: The last two national champions are facing off in the regular season. IU survived a scare at Nebraska last weekend and Ohio State just keeps throwing the ball to the future Heisman winner. Both teams are beatable and both have been living on Fox's Big Noon. I like a low scoring battle here. OSU 23 IU 17

Northwestern (-7.5) @ MSU: This is the Pat Fitz Bowl, sponsored by Gorton's Fish and Chips. Pat is in his in first year at MSU but his former team is now 4-1 and plays in a new Billion Dollar stadium. I think his old program where he played and coached is doing pretty well, current program, not so much. Northwestern 33 MSU 23

Rutgers @ Maryland (-4.5): The premier Big 10 match-up of the weekend. This is your DO NOT WATCH Game of the weekend. Maryland 20 Rutgers 17

Wisconsin @ UCLA (-2.5): Who is the best young coach in the Big Ten? Bob Chesney is. UCLA is undefeated in the Big Ten and Wisconsin only loss this year is to ND. Yes, the PSU - Michigan game was supposed to be the 2nd big game of the weekend, but this game is actually it! I love UCLA and the points here. UCLA 28 Wisconsin 20

Nebraska @ Oregon (-7): Both teams are coming off heart breaking loses. Nebraska thought they were back to find out, you have to play a 4th quarter and Oregon found out that UCLA is for real and they have to have better QB play. The biggest question is Riaola a double agent? He got benched last weekend. This is a 11PM EST kick. Oregon 38 Nebraska 21

PSU - Michigan Injury Report

They almost needed a 2nd page.