MIKE SAINRISTIL NEWS

In building Michigan, Jim Harbaugh focuses on a recruit's fit, not his star rating

Michigan has dominated Ohio State despite lagging behind in the recruiting rankings. For Jim Harbaugh, it's all part of the plan.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

'A locker room of heroes': Michigan's toughness again wins out vs. Ohio State

For the second straight season, the Wolverines snuck up and buried the Buckeyes, overcoming a host of obstacles along the way.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Ryan Day, Ohio State will face scrutiny as Michigan stakes claim

Will he ever win the big one? That used to be a question reserved for Jim Harbaugh. Now, the focus might zero in on Ohio State and Ryan Day.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Mike Sainristil leads Michigan defense to second-half thwarting of Ohio State Mike Sainristil used to make receptions. Now he prevents them — and he'll find it hard to match the stakes of the two passes he defended on...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Mike Sainristil Continues To Shine Michigan really turned it up in the second half and ended up beating Indiana pretty easily.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike Sainristil Doesn't Make The Same Mistake Twice The former wide receiver turned defensive back has been exceeding expectations according to head coach Jim Harbaugh, showing tremendous grow...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How will Michigan handle Maryland's talented passing attack?

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt is excited to see how Michigan's defense is going to handle pressure for the first time this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

So Far, So Good For U-M's Mike Sainristil It’s early and he’s certainly going to be tested in ways like never before, but Mike Sainrsitil’s seamless transition to defense has been im...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Playing mostly on defense Sainristil has been taking about 80 percent of fall camp reps on defense, Clayton Sayfie of TheWolverine.com reports.

Impact Sainristil has played the last three season for Michigan as wide receiver, but is making a stark positional change as he enters his senior year. Sainristil has taken three quarters of his reps at cornerback and has only been working on offense about 20 percent of the time. He had 21 receptions for 305 yards and two touchdowns last season, and Sainristil has been able to transition between the two positions well.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could play two ways in 2022 Sainristil played both wide receiver and defensive back during spring ball, Clayton Sayfie of On3.com reports.

Impact Sainristil playing both offense and defense may actually hurt his fantasy value, as it would likely mean he would need a few more breathers on the offensive side of things to be able to keep playing on both units. It will be worth monitoring to see if his two-way play continues in fall camp.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Webblog: Michigan spring game - Five names of note (Defense) After Michigan’s annual spring game The Michigan Insider’s Josh Newkirk and I sat down for a wide ranging discussion of top performers, stor...

APRIL 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Harbaugh hopes changes help Michigan finally beat Ohio State

Jim Harbaugh shook up his coaching staff after his contract at Michigan was reworked last winter

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 8 Michigan tunes up for Ohio State, routs Terps 59-18

Mike Sainristil made a one-handed catch in the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown, Hassan Haskins scored two TDs of his own, and No. 8 Michigan did its part to raise the stake...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker-led No. 8 Michigan St tops No. 6 Michigan 37-33

Kenneth Walker ran for 197 yards and five touchdowns, lifting No. 8 Michigan State to a 37-33 comeback win over No. 6 Michigan on Saturday

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan hosts Western Michigan after going winless at home

Michigan will soon get a chance to accomplish something it failed to do last season

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unranked Michigan enters season with chip on its shoulder

Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to a fresh start

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranking Michigan's 25 most important players for the 2021 season — No. 24 Mike Sainristil We're counting down the 25 most important players to Michigan's success in the 2021 season.

JULY 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan ends 3-game skid, beats Rutgers 48-42 in 3OT

Hassan Haskins dove in from less than a yard out on fourth down in the third overtime and Michigan outlasted Rutgers 48-42 on Saturday night, avoiding its worst start in 53 years

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 13 Michigan hosts Michigan State in fan-free Big House

Michigan State travels to rival Michigan on Saturday for subdued version of their annual showdown

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receiver Mike Sainristil 'can't wait' to show a big jump in Michigan offense The first year playing college football last season for Michigan receiver Mike Sainristil was a lot like when he joined the varsity in high...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Michigan WR Mike Sainristil fled Haiti as child with family

Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil fled Haiti as a child with his family

OCTOBER 29, 2019