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Newsstand: Former Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy named Minnesota Vikings team captain

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Tweets Of The Day

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy was named a captain for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy is the team’s starter entering his second professional season, after he missed his rookie year with a knee injury suffered in preseason.

The Wolverines held a preseason pep rally with students at The Big House.

A look at the ‘iced out’ all-white uniforms New Mexico will wear at Michigan this Saturday night.

Former Michigan cornerback Ambry Thomas has signed with the practice squad for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Barstool Sports founder and U-M alum Dave Portnoy has receipts on opposing fans saying that the Wolverines will get ‘the hammer’ for alleged scouting violations.

Former Michigan tight end Jake Butt shares insight on the Wolverines’ defense.

Quote Of The Day

“Michigan was always up there. It’s a place he talked very highly about all the time. The coaching staff and the players and the history of the program, Pete seemed to be really big into that. And I think that’s important, and I think that’s why it made it such a good fit.”

— M2 QB Academy trainer Alex McLaughlin on top 100 Michigan quarterback commit Peter Borque, a Hingham (Mass.) Tabor Academy product

Headlines Of The Day

• Ethan McDowell, The Wolverine: Top 100 QB Peter Bourque is a perfect fit for Michigan, here’s why
• EJ Holland, The Wolverine: How I would rank every 2026 Michigan offensive commit going into the season
• Chris Balas, The Wolverine: Keys to the Game: Michigan football vs. New Mexico
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: By the numbers: What to know ahead of Michigan football season opener vs. New Mexico
• Ethan McDowell, The Wolverine: UM to host intriguing defensive line targets for New Mexico game