Michigan News & Breaking Stories

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Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara suffers injury in win against Michigan State, leaving his status uncertain for future games.

No. 2 Michigan plays its first road game of the season as the Wolverines head to Nebraska; Michigan favored by multiple touchdowns.

Texas Longhorns secure a 40-14 victory over No. 24 Kansas, improving to 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big 12.

Clemson Tigers face off against undefeated Syracuse Orange in Week 5 action. Watch the game on ABC or fuboTV.

Penn State's coach, James Franklin, wants to see more explosive plays from his team's offense in addition to their strong defense.

Former friend turned Republican rival Chris Christie compared Donald Trump to Donald Duck for "ducking" the GOP debate. Christie accused Trump of being afraid to defend his record.

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting its focus from the second Republican debate to Michigan and the general election.

Lottery officials urge players to check their tickets as a $1 million Powerball jackpot is set to expire.

Dana Perino questions Trump's decision to skip the second Republican debate, calling it a missed opportunity.

Week 4 College Football Playoff contenders graded on their performances, including thrilling wins, dominant shutouts, and disappointing struggles.

Get ready for an intense showdown as Ole Miss faces Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Ole Miss has shown impressive offensive firepower while Alabama has vulnerabilities.

Kentucky Wildcats win 45-28 against Vanderbilt in SEC opener. Ray Davis scores 2 TDs against his former team.

Rutgers aims to upset Michigan in their first road game, relying on their strong defense and efficient quarterback play.

Ronnie Bell, a sixth-round draft pick, overcame being overlooked and had a successful NFL debut, scoring a touchdown.

Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver a speech in Detroit targeting union workers, as he skips the second Republican presidential debate to involve himself in a dispute between striking workers and automakers. Trump aims to win back working-class voters who supported Biden in the 2020 election.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is proving to be one of the best quarterbacks in college football, catching attention from scouts and NFL Draft analysts. Sanders has displayed outstanding physical tools and mental prowess, and has been compared to Geno Smith. He has a high completion rate and TD-INT line in the second half of games. Sanders may stay at Colorado in 2024 or declare for the NFL Draft.

NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr.'s former partner, Sherry Pollex, passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer. Pollex was well-known for her work in raising awareness and supporting cancer patients. The NASCAR community mourned her loss and expressed their condolences.

Syracuse football team earns 10 points in Coaches Top 25 Poll after road win over Purdue, faces tough upcoming schedule.

NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr.'s former partner Sherry Pollex, known for her battle with ovarian cancer, has passed away.

Democrats show strong support for UAW workers as they go on strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.

FBI investigates cyberattack that shut down computer systems and credit card transactions at MGM Resorts properties, details undisclosed.

MGM Resorts shuts down slot machines and ATMs due to a "cybersecurity issue," FBI investigating. Hotel guests unable to access services.

Texas climbs to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 after defeating Alabama, marking their first top-five ranking since 2010.

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Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker is embroiled in a sexual harassment investigation, causing a scandal with advocate Brenda Tracy.

The No. 12 Utah Utes and Baylor Bears are set to face off in a non-conference game. Watch the game on Saturday.

Don't miss the highly anticipated Week 2 matchup between Georgia Bulldogs and Ball State Cardinals in college football.

Michigan defensive backs Will Johnson and Rod Moore returned to practice this week, with a potential return to the field near.

Jared Goff's fiancée, Christen Harper, opens up about their relationship, online dating, and dealing with negativity as an NFL player's partner.

Mitch McConnell's freezing episodes spark questions and gossip, but no one dares challenge the Republican leader. A mutiny is avoided.

Long sentences for Capitol attack defendants have sparked appeals, with the Justice Department also appealing some as too short.

Get ready for the opening weekend of college football in 2023 with predictions for every top 25 team.

Florida State and Colorado were the big winners in Week 1, moving up in the latest AP Top 25 poll.

No. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado moved into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Tuesday after scoring the biggest upsets of the opening weekend of the season, and No. 4 Florida State jumped into the top five after its resounding victory over LSU in Week 1's marquee game.

Lee Corso's highly anticipated picks for the College Football Playoff and national championship include Georgia, Michigan, Texas, and USC. He predicts USC will triumph over Georgia in the national championship game.

Michigan Wolverines win first game without head coach Jim Harbaugh, who is serving a three-game suspension for NCAA rule violations.

College football betting is in full swing, with Colorado attracting more national championship bets than some top teams.

Oklahoma football faces challenges after a losing season and the departure of their head coach. Improving the defense will be crucial for success.

Sophomore running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen are expected to have a breakout season for Penn State football.

Michigan is predicted to dominate in their game against East Carolina, with a score of 42-6.

Iowa football announces Cade McNamara as the starting quarterback for the 2023 season opener against Utah State.

Michigan State's 2023 college football season will start at home on a Friday night against Central Michigan, kicking off the 100th season at Spartan Stadium.

Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows testified in court to deny allegations made against him in a Georgia indictment accusing him of participating in an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election. Meadows is seeking to fight the charges in federal court rather than in state court.

President Biden's reelection campaign is running abortion rights ads on Fox News' website featuring the "Dark Brandon" meme.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh will serve a three-game suspension for NCAA recruiting infractions, self-imposed by the university.

AMBER Alert guidelines for issuing alerts in Michigan are outlined, specifying the circumstances that warrant activation of the alert system.

A plane crashed into a parking lot during an airshow in Michigan, causing the residents to feel the impact.

The Cup race at Michigan International Speedway was stopped during the second stage with 74 laps completed. Tyler Reddick is currently leading the race, with Alex Bowman in second place. Michael McDowell is currently outside of the final playoff spot and has damage to the nose of his car. McDowell has made multiple pit stops to repair the damage and is hoping to improve the performance of his car. If points were awarded at this point, Ty Gibbs would have a six-point lead on McDowell for the final playoff spot. McDowell is confident that he can make up any deficit or pad his advantage in the remaining races.