College football's 60 best quarterbacks of the 2000s
Quarterback play has evolved more than ever in the past 20 years. Here are Bill Connelly's top 60 players at the position since 2000.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6th in Big Ten - East
Harbaugh says there was no disconnect among Michigan staff, players in 2020 (1:20)
Harbaugh: Staff overhaul not due to 'disconnect'
Jim Harbaugh, coming off his first losing season (2-4) as head coach at Michigan, said he shook up his coaching staff because he was looking for "great coaches" and that there wasn't a disconnect in 2020.
UM-NW game to honor Big Ten's 1st Black player
Michigan and Northwestern will begin playing for the George Jewett Trophy, a new rivalry trophy that honors the first Black player in Big Ten history, who competed for both teams in the 1890s.
Harbaugh adds another coach off brother's staff
Jim Harbaugh hired Baltimore Ravens running back coach Matt Weiss to lead Michigan's quarterbacks.
Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
Florida State, Oklahoma, Florida, Penn State and Miami are among the schools who have taken advantage of the transfer portal this offseason.
Michigan gives AD Manuel new 5-year deal
Michigan's board of regents approved a new five-year contract for AD Warde Manuel on Thursday, as Manuel's original contract was set to expire next month.
Michigan QB Milton enters transfer portal
Michigan quarterback Joe Milton entered his name in the transfer portal on Thursday.
Preseason SP+ projections: Ranking all 130 FBS teams
Bill Connelly breaks down his yearly SP+ projections and sees how they line up with the Way-Too-Early 2021 Top 25.
Big Ten football schedule 2021: Dates and key matchups
The 2021 Big Ten college football schedule is out. Here's a complete look at each team's slate.
Big Ten rivalries return to traditional spot in '21
The Big Ten Conference released its revised football schedule for the 2021 season, and it will return its traditional rivalry games -- including Ohio State-Michigan -- to the final week of the regular season.
2021 college football recruiting class rankings: Alabama leads top 75 teams after national signing day
With the 2021 recruiting cycle coming to an end, it's Alabama at No. 1 in the class rankings, Ohio State at No. 2 and then everyone else.
National signing day reaction: Michigan, USC among college football winners in February
Michigan and Ole Miss were among the teams that landed big recruits during February's signing day. But not all teams filled their holes.
College football's February 2021 national signing day tracker
We will keep you updated with news, analysis, highlights, updated class rankings and more during national signing day.
Sources: Kansas' Miles set to hire DeBord as OC
Kansas coach Les Miles is set to hire former Michigan offensive coordinator Mike DeBord to the same role with the Jayhawks, sources told ESPN.
2021 college football recruiting class rankings: Alabama, Ohio State 1-2 entering February's signing day
Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson all have top-five classes entering February's national signing day, but perhaps no one can catch Alabama.
Ex-Mich. QB McCaffrey transfers to dad's team
Former Michigan QB Dylan McCaffrey is transferring to Northern Colorado, where his dad, Ed McCaffrey, is head coach.
Harbaugh adds coach Bellamy to Michigan staff
Jim Harbaugh completed Michigan's new-look staff by adding wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy.
Michigan turns to Cowboys' Linguist as co-DC
As part of a staff overhaul on defense, Michigan has hired Cowboys defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist to be the Wolverines' co-defensive coordinator.
Michigan RB Charbonnet enters transfer portal
Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet, who led the team in rushing in 2019 and was second this season, is in the transfer portal.
The CFB Pod: Negandhi is joined by Andrea Adelson, Heather Dinich, Adam Rittenberg and Ivan Maisel to put a bow on the 2020 college football season
Kevin Negandhi is joined by Andrea Adelson, Heather Dinich, Adam Rittenberg and Ivan Maisel to put a bow on the 2020 college football season. They discuss the historical context of a season played during a pandemic, what was different about this year’s Alabama team, why the Big Ten would like to forget this season, if the College Football Playoff ever seriously flirted with the idea of expansion, Sarah Fuller making history, underdog stories, Dabo Swinney’s heel turn, concerns about the current structure of the sport, predictions and hopes for college football for 2021, and Urban Meyer taking the Jacksonville Jaguars job.
Chiefs without Patrick Mahomes still in capable hands of Chad Henne -- just don't ask about hashtags
Henne's execution on back-to-back plays during Kansas City's final drive is one of the "moments that lift teams," according to teammate Tyrann Mathieu.
Michigan turns to Ravens' Macdonald as new DC
New Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald had been working under coach Jim Harbaugh's brother, John, with the Ravens, so there is some familiarity as he returns to college coaching.
When Brady faced Brees in college (0:55)
Michigan brings in top rusher Hart as RB coach
Michigan has hired its all-time leading rusher, Mike Hart, as the school's running backs coach.
2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards250.344th
Rushing Yards131.595th
Points For28.373rd
Points Against34.533rd
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB-DT | Signed | 88 |
| Donovan Edwards | RB | Signed | 86 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | Signed | 86 |
| Giovanni El-Hadi | OT | Signed | 84 |
| Junior Colson | OLB | Signed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | J. Butt | John Mackey Award |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Paul Hornung Award |
| 2011 | D. Molk | Rimington Trophy |
| 2006 | L. Woodley | Lombardi Award |