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Michigan Wolverines football lost its top four linebackers from the beginning of last season, including junior Cole Sullivan, who transferred to

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Three Michigan linebackers standing out, including one who's 'going to be special'

The Big Ten is loaded with proven stars entering the 2026 season, but every year brings a new wave of breakout performers. Several league insiders

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The Michigan Wolverines just wrapped spring camp, which rarely settles everything, but often reshapes the conversation around a few players.  With

Team Maize running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against Team Blue cornerback Shamari Earls (2) during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Junfu Han/Detroit Free Press)

5 Michigan football players who boosted their stock this spring

The Michigan Wolverines have reshaped their roster this offseason with the transition of new head coach Kyle Whittingham. The defense is the most

Michigan Wolverines football linebacker Troy Bowles and cornerback Jyaire Hill in on a stop against Purdue. (Photo by Lon Horwedel / TheWolverine.com)

Breaking down Michigan's linebackers: Position group could be biggest 2026 question mark

Anytime the Michigan Wolverines play their penultimate regular-season game, you want to come out of it feeling like the team is as ready as it can be

Nov 22, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) reacts after throwing a first half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Michigan's youth movement is peaking just in time for Ohio State to feel the pressure

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