Delaware State @ Michigan Preview
Submitted by Wes Sims on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 21:43
Conference play takes a one week hiatus as the Michigan Wolverines return home to host Division 1-AA Delaware State on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets of Delaware State come into the game with a 1-3 (1-2 in the MEAC conference) record after losses to Florida A&M, Delaware and Bethune-Cookman while the victory came against Hampton. Michigan heads into the contest with a 4-2 (1-2 in the Big Ten conference) record after wins over Indiana, Notre Dame, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan and losses to Iowa and Michigan State.
Wolverines quarterback Tate Forcier heads into the game completing 57 percent of his passes for 988 yards, nine scores and four interceptions while also scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
Michigan @ Iowa Preview
Submitted by Wes Sims on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 17:24
A crucial Big Ten clash will take place Saturday night under the lights in Iowa City as the Iowa Hawkeyes 5-0 (1-0 in conference play) host the Michigan Wolverines 4-1 (1-1 in conference play) in Iowa’s Homecoming game. Iowa has taken care of business so far this season with road wins at Penn State and Iowa State while defeating Northern Iowa, Arizona and Arkansas State at Kinnick Stadium.
Michigan @ Michigan State Preview
Submitted by Wes Sims on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 16:56
Two teams heading in different directions meet in East Lansing this Saturday as the 1-3 Michigan State Spartans host the 4-0 Michigan Wolverines. After beating Montana State in the season opener, the Spartans have lost three straight, falling at home against Central Michigan in addition to on the road at Wisconsin and Notre Dame.
Indiana @ Michigan Preview
Submitted by Wes Sims on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 17:11
Michigan Stadium will be the setting as two undefeated teams will do battle to open up the Big Ten schedule, as the Michigan Wolverines host the Indiana Hoosiers. The Wolverines have taken care of business with all three wins coming at home against Western Michigan, Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan. Meanwhile, the Hoosiers defeated Eastern Kentucky and Western Michigan at home before getting a road win at Akron.
The visiting Hoosiers are led by quarterback Ben Chappell, who has completed 63 of 92 passes for 674 yards along with three touchdowns and three picks.
Eastern Michigan @ Michigan Preview
Submitted by Wes Sims on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 16:45
Coming off a 38-34 victory against arch rival Notre Dame, the Wolverines are preparing for the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Eagles come to the Big House at 0-2, after losses to Army at home and a road loss to Northwestern, a game EMU mounted a huge comeback in but came up a bit short.
Eagles quarterback Andy Schmitt rolls into to Ann Arbor having completed 38 of 59 passes for 331 yards, two scores and four interceptions. Running back Dwayne Priest has 210 yards on 36 attempts and two scores while adding 28 receiving yards on two catches.
Offensive leaders for the Wolverines heading into Saturday include last week’s Big Ten Offensive Player of Week, quarterback Tate Forcier.
Notre Dame @ Michigan Preview
Submitted by Wes Sims on Fri, 09/11/2009 - 19:02
With both teams coming off of very convincing wins, the Michigan Wolverines and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are on a collision course this Saturday in Ann Arbor. This of course, is a huge rivalry game that arguably is the second biggest for both schools (behind USC for Notre Dame and Ohio State for Michigan, respectively). With Notre Dame winning in a slop fest last year in South Bend and both teams much better than last, most experts expect a heavyweight bout at The Big House.
The visiting Irish are coming off a 35-0 route of Nevada where quarterback Jimmy Clasusen went 15 for 18, throwing for 315 yards and four touchdowns.
Michigan-gate
Submitted by Wes Sims on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 21:12
Unless you’ve been living underneath a rock, everyone has heard about Michigan-gate. In simpler terms, the allegations that Rich Rodriguez and company have held practices and other football activities that have surpassed NCAA regulations.
This adds fuel to the fire as Rodriguez is coming off a 3-9 season, the worst record the Wolverines have had in decades. If Rodriguez thought he was on the hot seat before these allegations came out, he must feel like he’s in a sauna now. Tomorrow’s season opener against Western Michigan has gone from a must win to a MUST win. If Michigan is upset by the upstart Broncos tomorrow, sports radio stations in Ann Arbor and the Detroit area will be flooded with “Fire Rich Rod” calls immediately following the game.
Big Ten Preview Part 2
Submitted by Wes Sims on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 12:08As promised, here is the second half of my Big Ten predictions. We start with the Hawkeyes of Iowa.
Big Ten Preview Part One
Submitted by Wes Sims on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 09:36With the college football season less than two weeks away, it’s time for predictions. Here are my Big Ten predictions, from my projected 11th place team to seventh place. The top six will come next week.
U-M Football News and Notes
Submitted by Wes Sims on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 13:53With the renovations scheduled to be in complete prior to the 2010 football season, the Wolverines have finalized plans on who will be their first opponent in the updated stadium. The Big East’s Connecticut Huskies will come to Ann Arbor on September 4, 2010 for the season opener. Michigan will travel to Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT in 2013 to complete the home and home series.
