The Wolverines have a favorable matchup on Saturday against a reeling Rutgers team. mrf.lu/2pDJD

Some pregame commentary on Beck's status, the use of the jet sweep, injuries and more ahead of Michigan-Rutgers. mrf.lu/2pqh6

Michigan opens its title defense under new coach Mike Boynton Jr., who faces questions about roster depth despite returning key players Cadeau, McKenney, and Gayle. mrf.lu/2pRWY

Coordinator Jay Hill has players who are bought in and thriving under his defense, which ranks second nationally in yards allowed per game. mrf.lu/2pNH6

Michigan coach Mike Boynton Jr. acknowledged his contract is not ideal but credited the program's national champion status for attracting experienced assistant coaches Mike Martin and Dylan Murphy. mrf.lu/2pN01

The latest Wolverine Confidential podcast episode is available mrf.lu/2XJC_

Michigan’s struggles have given rivals more ammunition as signing day approaches. mrf.lu/2XK5F

The Wolverines are sticking with a three-man rotation until someone "clearly" separates from the pack, Kyle Whittingham said this week. mrf.lu/2XBWp

The Wolverines face a defense Saturday that ranks last in the Big Ten and has surrendered at least 28 points to every FBS opponent. mrf.lu/2Xw4q

Four of the five players in question for Michigan are on the defensive side. And there's been a major development for Rutgers. mrf.lu/2XVc8

Midseason addition Jeremiah Earby, who has started 38 games in his career, is quickly fitting in as he pushes for a role in Michigan’s secondary. mrf.lu/2Xpb0

Jay Hill addressed the walk-off loss to Iowa on Sept. 26 for the first time publicly on Wednesday. "That one hurt," he said. "It still hurts." mrf.lu/2XgCy

The Wolverines' offense hasn't scored a touchdown in two of their last three games. Rutgers fields the worst defense in the Big Ten. mrf.lu/2XdQp

The Wolverines are searching for their "why" as losses and outside noise mount mrf.lu/2Xmv0

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano had a lot of good things to say about Michigan ahead of Saturday's matchup mrf.lu/2XS60

MLive's Wolverine Confidential is available on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. mrf.lu/2XsWx

Australian pro Dallas Loughridge steps into a larger role for Michigan after starting point guard Mila Holloway's injury mrf.lu/2XkBg

The Wolverines have played five different combinations up front in seven games. mrf.lu/2Xk5G

Former Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg was in the news again, this time for his scoring barrage in the Warriors' first win mrf.lu/2XtzN

The Michigan head coach keeps leaning on Jason Beck's two-year track record of success, but admitted Monday "you can't live on that forever." mrf.lu/2XTL5