Lindsay Budin is a student at the University of Michigan and has written for Maize n Brew since 2024.
MSU’s Jonathan Smith ready for in-state rivalry despite not knowing which Michigan QB will start
In his first season at Michigan State, head coach Jonathan Smith will get his first taste of the in-state rivalry when the Wolverines and Spartans play on Saturday. He appears confident heading into the game, despite not knowing which QB to prepare for:
Former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr taught Bret Bielema something he still carries with him today
Back in 2006, then-Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr reached out to Bret Bielema during his first season as head coach of Wisconsin to give him guidance. Today, Bielema still takes that conversation to heart:
How former Michigan Wolverines who transferred out are doing on their new teams
Several players from the 2023 Michigan football team transferred out of the program this offseason. Midway through the season, how have those players fared with their new teams? We take a look:
QB Jack Tuttle using bye week to reflect, get more reps in starting role
After being sidelined for the first five weeks of the season, Michigan QB Jack Tuttle took over against Washington. With a bye week upon us, Tuttle now has an opportunity to reflect on last week’s performance and get more reps in.
Brandyn Hillman playing up to his potential, to have a ‘bigger role’ moving forward
After playing a minimal role for Michigan football as a freshman last year, safety Brandyn Hillman is making a bigger impact for the Wolverines this season and should play a big role in the secondary moving forward.
Jadyn Davis continuing to develop, focusing on the future
Although freshman quarterback Jadyn Davis hasn’t had any opportunities on the field this season, he’s working on his development. Instead of rushing things, Michigan and Davis are focused on his future:
Washington coach Jedd Fisch focusing on Michigan run game in National Championship rematch
Ahead of Saturday’s National Championship rematch between Michigan and Washington, Huskies coach Jedd Fisch recognizes the Wolverines’ elite run game and the threat it poses:
Michigan CB Will Johnson discusses possibility of playing offense, ‘wouldn’t hurt’ bid for Heisman Trophy
The last defensive player to win the Heisman was Charles Woodson in 1997. After his second pick-six of the season, Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is building his case, and recently revealed playing offense has been "talked about a little bit":
Max Bredeson puts Michigan OL ‘at ease,’ boosts entire offense with invaluable blocking skills
Deemed by offensive line coach Grant Newsome, Max Bredeson is the "best fullback in college football," and he’s proving his impact for Michigan’s offense:
P.J. Fleck hopes Minnesota can ‘slow down’ Michigan’s run-heavy offense this weekend
Last week, Minnesota succumbed to Iowa’s strong run game as it imploded in the second half. As it prepares to face Michigan this Saturday, P.J. Fleck and the Golden Gophers are ready to face the Wolverines’ run-heavy offense: