Outside of Connor Stalions, if anyone has been the face of Michigan football's 'signgate' saga, it's been ESPN reporter Pete Thamel. The one reporting on the allegations throughout the process, he became a villain to fans in Ann Arbor and a hero to those in Columbus and East Lansing.

Michigan relied heavily on its defense last season and the unit should be a strength again in 2025. How good will it be? MLive’s Michigan football beat writers give their answers below. Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann, and Ryan Zuke share their thoughts on Michigan’s defense before the Aug. 30 season opener against New Mexico.

Michigan football has its official leaders after the team voted for who will represent the group as captains for 2025.

Coming up with a list on Wednesday, ranking the top second-year breakout players in 2025 across college football, Marshall ended up being ranked second of the 11 players who made the cut, just behind projected OSU QB starter Julian Sayin.

Dominic Zvada was snubbed by college football’s top kicking award last season, but ESPN continues to recognize his talent. The Michigan senior made the outlet’s All-America team, released on Monday, as the first-team placekicker.

After nearly two years of investigation and speculation, the Michigan advanced scouting case has finally reached a resolution. Former Michigan staffer Connor St

It wouldn't be college football without awesome uniforms and iconic helmets. And on Tuesday, ESPN put together its list of the 11 best in the sport. There were some predictable schools on there like Michigan's classic winged design and Phil Knight's experimentation at Oregon — but the network left

The NCAA went after Michigan’s wallet. Michigan received a fine of at least $20 million that could top $30 million — according to ESPN estimates — for its alleged 2023 sign-stealing scandal involving staffer Connor Stalions.

The computers and numbers behind ESPN's Football Power Index are not high on the Spartans reaching a bowl game this season