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Michigan does it at last, powering through Washington for first national title since 1997
Jim Harbaugh's team became national champions with a powerful run game to top No. 2 Washington, 34-13, on Monday night.JANUARY 9
Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing game
Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and No. 1 Michigan's smothering defense held Michael Penix Jr. and the prolific Washington offense to one touchdown in a 34-13 victory in the College...JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan vs. Washington: Everything to know about CFP title game matchup
The Wolverines and Huskies will meet for a national championship next week. Here's a breakdown of the coaches, players to watch and more.JANUARY 8
Michigan's 3-year build is about to reach a turning point
Whether or not the Wolverines win a championship on Monday night, the program could be facing a major rebuild soon after.JANUARY 7
Mike Sainristil On National Championship: 'This Is What I Came Back For' The veteran defensive back will play his final game as a Wolverine on Monday night in the national championship game against Washington, and...
JANUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hail to the graybeards: Michigan, Washington built on experience
Beyond possessing loads of talent, Michigan and Washington both saw their paths to the title game led by a collection of players who have se...JANUARY 7
Washington's offense vs. Michigan's D, and other key matchups in CFP title game
Can Michigan's D-line get to Michael Penix Jr.? Can Washington's LBs stop Blake Corum? We break down the important matchups on Monday.JANUARY 5
Ranking the top 20 players in the College Football Playoff National Championship
FOX Sports’ staff of college football writers put their heads together and came up with a list of the top 20 players in Monday’s national ti...JANUARY 4
College Football Playoff championship expert picks: Will Michigan or Washington win it all?
We asked our experts to predict how Monday's CFP National Championship Game would turn out. See how they broke it down.JANUARY 3
Everett's Mike Sainristil enters his final days as a star Michigan cornerback eager to honor his parents' sacrifices - The Boston Globe “There are two things I look out for when I talk to anyone in life — are they willing and are they able?” co-defensive coordinator Steve Cli...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Can a Michigan defense built on fundamental 'pillars' stop stacked Alabama?
In order to match an Alabama offense loaded with 5-stars, Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter will turn to the 'Four Pillars' he cre...DECEMBER 29, 2023
Michigan's Mike Sainristil played 3 seasons on offense. Now he leads one of the nation's best defenses into the College Football Playoff. Position switches in college football often occur when a player isn’t producing. That wasn’t the case with Mike Sainristil at Michigan.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Mike Sainristil becomes perhaps Michigan's best player on defense after playing 3 seasons on offense
Mike Sainristil played receiver in his first three years at MichiganDECEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Sainristil discusses how Michigan can slow the Alabama offense Mike Sainristil has made huge plays for Michigan football, and the Wolverines need another big game from their captain.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michigan's last laugh: An easy win, a raucous celebration and another Big Ten title
Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines didn't just win another conference title and certain CFP bid on Saturday, they made a statement about who rules th...DECEMBER 3, 2023
Michigan dominates Iowa for third straight Big Ten crown
The Wolverines smothered the overmatched Hawkeyes 26-0 to continue their Big Ten dominance, and now turn their gaze toward the potential No....DECEMBER 3, 2023
All-NFL Draft Team for college football's championship week
This weekend's college football championship games are loaded with NFL Draft talent. We built a team of the best pro prospects in action.NOVEMBER 30, 2023
How Michigan built the nation's stingiest defense
Savvy recruiting, key transfer portal additions and a fine-tuned scheme from Jesse Minter have made the Wolverines a challenge for any oppos...NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Inside the position change that turned Michigan's Mike Sainristil into a star Mike Sainristil is one of the top nickelbacks in college football — a dangerous combination of an ultra-athletic defensive back with the bra...
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
'This is the Big Ten Championship': Mike Sainristil previews Michigan vs. Ohio State The Michigan captain knows everything is on the line against Ohio State this weekend.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ohio State vs. Michigan: Who's up, down heading into The Game?
Michigan's defense is heating up, and so is Ohio State's ground attack. Check out our special edition of the Big Ten Stock Watch, focused on...NOVEMBER 20, 2023
No. 3 Michigan tops Maryland for 1,000th win in program history Blake Corum scored twice in the first half, Mike Sainristil intercepted two passes and No. 3 Michigan became the first college football prog...
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
