Chris Balas

Chris Balas is The Wolverine’s senior editor, covering Michigan football and basketball since 1997. From before breaking Jim Harbaugh’s hiring to now and beyond, longtime insider Balas has established himself as a voice U-M fans want to hear.

@Balas_Wolverine

$Michigan reps and the NCAA Committee on Infractions are set to meet this week.$
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The 3-2-1: Michigan preparing for the NCAA Committee on Infractions — questions and answers, more
Chris Balas•06/04/25
The Wolverine Football
Tuesday Thoughts: What’s Michigan’s best O-line combination, and how can it regain its edge?
Chris Balas•06/03/25
The Wolverine Football
INSIDE THE FORT: Behind Michigan basketball’s recruiting success, football and NOA rumblings, more
Chris Balas•05/31/25
The Wolverine Football
Thursday Thoughts: Now’s the time to change Michigan’s ‘they don’t throw’ narrative
Chris Balas•05/29/25
The Wolverine Basketball
Yaxel Lendeborg, Dusty May’s latest coup, makes Michigan a national contender
Chris Balas•05/28/25
The Wolverine Football
The 3-2-1: Michigan football players we can’t wait to see, two coaches under the microscope, and a prediction on 'The Game'
Chris Balas•05/25/25
The Wolverine Football
INSIDE THE FORT: Offseason Michigan football, basketball rumblings, one more NOA opinion
Chris Balas•05/16/25
The Wolverine Football
Wednesday Thoughts: Michigan football summer goals laid out – where things stand
Chris Balas•05/14/25
The Wolverine Basketball
Tuesday Thoughts: Michigan and Dusty May year two — a few more hurdles to clear
Chris Balas•05/13/25
The Wolverine Football
The 3-2-1: Michigan and the NCAA – where things stand
Chris Balas•05/12/25
The Wolverine Basketball
Michigan signee Winters Grady — the next Nik Stauskas?
Chris Balas•05/11/25
The Wolverine Basketball
ITF EXTRA: Michigan basketball rumblings - Yaxel Lendeborg, portal, and more
Chris Balas•05/10/25
The Wolverine Basketball
Exclusive: Dusty May on revamped roster- 'we didn't have enough playmaking across the board'
Chris Balas•05/09/25
The Wolverine Basketball
Dusty May has high hopes for his trio of Michigan incoming freshmen
Chris Balas•05/08/25
The Wolverine Basketball
Inside Dusty May’s rapid rise: Michigan’s Sweet 16 run, top recruits, and NIL success
Chris Balas•05/08/25
The Wolverine Basketball
Michigan basketball: Signee Winters Grady, a 'perfect fit,' is a shooter, but so much more
Chris Balas•05/07/25
The Wolverine Football
Justice Haynes’ impressive spring opened eyes and turned heads
Chris Balas•05/07/25
The Wolverine Football
Sherrone Moore — additional punishment rumblings in addition to a two-game suspension
Chris Balas•05/05/25
The Wolverine Football
Michigan expected to suspend Sherrone Moore two games as 'Signgate' punishment
Chris Balas•05/05/25
The Wolverine Football
Analysis: Rod Moore's interception vs. OSU revisited — a response to Kyle McCord
Chris Balas•05/02/25
The Wolverine Football
INSIDE THE FORT: Final spring rumblings, Michigan recruiting approach, more
Chris Balas•05/02/25
The Wolverine Football
Thursday Thoughts: ‘The best Michigan freshman quarterback ever (?)’
Chris Balas•05/01/25
The Wolverine Football
The 3-2-1: Michigan football veterans who need big years, 2025 toughest road game, more
Chris Balas•04/30/25
The Wolverine Football
Tuesday Thoughts: Michigan spring game “steal” ready for a bigger role?
Chris Balas•04/29/25
The Wolverine Football
Former Michigan assistants Jesse Minter, Steve Clinkscale receive show causes from NCAA
Chris Balas•04/28/25

Chris Balas

The 3-2-1: Michigan preparing for the NCAA Committee on Infractions — questions and answers, more

Tuesday Thoughts: What’s Michigan’s best O-line combination, and how can it regain its edge?

INSIDE THE FORT: Behind Michigan basketball’s recruiting success, football and NOA rumblings, more

Thursday Thoughts: Now’s the time to change Michigan’s ‘they don’t throw’ narrative

Yaxel Lendeborg, Dusty May’s latest coup, makes Michigan a national contender

The 3-2-1: Michigan football players we can’t wait to see, two coaches under the microscope, and a prediction on 'The Game'

INSIDE THE FORT: Offseason Michigan football, basketball rumblings, one more NOA opinion

Wednesday Thoughts: Michigan football summer goals laid out – where things stand

Tuesday Thoughts: Michigan and Dusty May year two — a few more hurdles to clear

The 3-2-1: Michigan and the NCAA – where things stand

Michigan signee Winters Grady — the next Nik Stauskas?

ITF EXTRA: Michigan basketball rumblings - Yaxel Lendeborg, portal, and more

Exclusive: Dusty May on revamped roster- 'we didn't have enough playmaking across the board'

Dusty May has high hopes for his trio of Michigan incoming freshmen

Inside Dusty May’s rapid rise: Michigan’s Sweet 16 run, top recruits, and NIL success

Michigan basketball: Signee Winters Grady, a 'perfect fit,' is a shooter, but so much more

Justice Haynes’ impressive spring opened eyes and turned heads

Sherrone Moore — additional punishment rumblings in addition to a two-game suspension

Michigan expected to suspend Sherrone Moore two games as 'Signgate' punishment

Analysis: Rod Moore's interception vs. OSU revisited — a response to Kyle McCord

INSIDE THE FORT: Final spring rumblings, Michigan recruiting approach, more

Thursday Thoughts: ‘The best Michigan freshman quarterback ever (?)’

The 3-2-1: Michigan football veterans who need big years, 2025 toughest road game, more

Tuesday Thoughts: Michigan spring game “steal” ready for a bigger role?

Former Michigan assistants Jesse Minter, Steve Clinkscale receive show causes from NCAA