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Brady Hoke, Michigan preparing for 'salty' Penn State defensive front

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 07, 2014, 2:33PM

The Nittany Lions are allowing just 60.2 yards per game on the ground, No. 2 nationally and No. 1 in the Big Ten. Full story »

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5 things to watch: Can De'Veon Smith handle the load, and what will Saturday's Michigan crowd look like?

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 07, 2014, 11:01AM

Five things to watch for Michigan-Penn State. Full story »

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Brady Hoke not discussing Jabrill Peppers' injury, won't say if Erik Magnuson's hurting

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 07, 2014, 6:01AM

Hoke had no updates on Peppers, Desmond Morgan or Erik Magnuson on Monday. Full story »

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Photo gallery: Michigan football quarterback Devin Gardner 2014

Michigan's behind Devin Gardner, but will it let him get creative out of the pocket?

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 07, 2014, 5:01AM

Gardner is back in the saddle as Michigan's quarterback and offensive leader. But will Michigan let him play on the fly more moving forward? Full story »

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With Derrick Green out, Michigan turns to De'Veon Smith to shoulder the load at RB

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 06, 2014, 2:39PM

With Green out for the season, Michigan will rely much more on De'Veon Smith. Justice Hayes and Drake Johnson will serve as the team's primary backups from here on out. Full story »

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Michigan RB Derrick Green out for the year with a broken clavicle

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 06, 2014, 12:42PM

Green has rushed for 471 yards on 82 carries so far this season. De'Veon Smith is now listed as Michigan's starter. Full story »

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Devin Gardner is Michigan's starter moving forward, per Brady Hoke on team's website

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 06, 2014, 10:28AM

Hoke tells MGoBlue.com that Gardner will the starter moving forward. Full story »

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Column: Rutgers' reaction Saturday shows why Michigan's uphill climb will be even more tough this season

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 06, 2014, 5:01AM

The Wolverines are a flawed football team that's going to have to play nearly perfect to win a football game this season. Why? Because no one's overlooking Michigan -- even if it doesn't look much like "Michigan" right now. Full story »

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Photo gallery: Michigan football vs. Rutgers at High Point Solutions Stadium

Grading the Wolverines: Offense plays hard, defense falters, coaching staff not getting it done

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 05, 2014, 4:25PM

Grading Michigan's 26-24 loss at Rutgers. Full story »

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Michigan's Jabrill Peppers sits with another leg injury, no word on if Shane Morris is cleared to play or not

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 05, 2014, 1:01PM

Peppers was on the sidelines in street clothes Saturday night, suffering from a leg injury. Full story »

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Michigan secondary falls apart, defense crumbles on third down vs. Rutgers

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 05, 2014, 11:01AM

Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova threw for more than 400 yards Saturday. On third down alone, Nova was 8 of 12 for 170 yards in Rutgers' 26-24 win over Michigan. Full story »

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Devin Gardner wasn't happy being benched, but still vows to lead Michigan

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 05, 2014, 7:01AM

Gardner wasn't perfect Saturday -- 178 passing yards and an interception -- but he did give Michigan a chance late. At this point, he says he's focused on leadership and helping younger teammates pull through the club's rocky present. Full story »

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Column: Get used to this Michigan reality, where a tough call ends Brady Hoke's toughest week

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 05, 2014, 5:01AM

Michigan probably got hosed in the final minutes Saturday night at Rutgers. But the fact that it probably didn't even matter is possibly the saddest reality of all for this team. Full story »

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Brady Hoke, Michigan unhappy with controversial ruling on final possession vs. Rutgers

Posted on Michigan Wolverines on October 04, 2014, 11:52PM

Hoke, Devin Gardner and the Wolverines felt Amara Darboh made a catch on the Rutgers sideline late in the fourth quarter. The play was ruled incomplete, and one play later, the game was basically over. Full story »

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