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How Michigan State is preparing for Michigan’s QB mess

Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle stands on the sidelines in the closing minutes of the team's 21-7 loss to Illinois in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) AP EAST LANSING – The mention of a name brought a memory and smile to Cal Haladay’s face.

With ‘EV mandate’ claims flying, here’s what to know as politics hits Michigan auto industry

Electric vehicles have emerged as a major issue in the 2024 election, with Republicans claiming an "EV mandate" will hurt the auto industry and cause big job losses.

Gabe VanSickle Becomes the 13th Freshman to Shed His Black Stripe With the Buckeyes in 2024

Ohio State offensive lineman Gabe VanSickle becomes the 13th freshman to shed his black stripe with the Buckeyes in 2024.

Michigan sees record-breaking early voting turnout with 1.15M votes cast

According to the Department of State, about 16%, or 1.15 million of Michigan voters have already cast their ballots.

Michigan universities lost first-year students. Decline was worse nationwide

As financial aid delays racked up this spring, officials worried enrollment would suffer. Now, state numbers show some schools saw steeper declines than others.

Michigan universities overcame enrollment challenge, but issues remain

Michigan's 15 public universities eked out an enrollment gain this fall, but they overcame a number of challenges that could have caused trouble.

Young players make their move up Michigan’s depth chart

Curtis wasn’t the only true freshman to make his defensive debut Saturday. Cornerback Jo’Ziah Edmond, the No. 158 overall prospect in the country last cycle, played five snaps after Michigan’s secondary took an early hit with All-American Will Johnson exciting the game in the first quarter.

Michigan Tech goes for 14th-straight Miner’s Cup

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Tech Huskies dominated the rivalry game in 2023, taking the win, 62-0. In 2024, they’ll look to do it again on their home turf. The Northern Michigan Wildcats find themselves in a similar position to last year at this time: winless.

Women run Michigan but remain outnumbered in Lansing. Parity may wait

Roughly 80 Republican and Democratic women are competing for Michigan House seats in the Nov. 5 election. Despite historic gains, gender parity remains elusive.

4 candidates vying for 2 seats on Michigan Supreme Court in the Nov. 5 election

Tucked away on the nonpartisan section of the Nov. 5 ballot are elections for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court. The outcome of those races will determine if Democrats retain their majority of nominated justices on the state's high court, or if ...

Michigan looking forward to ‘State Championship’ to reenergize season

With most of the Michigan football team's preseason goals already out the window, the Wolverines are looking to this weekend to reenergize their season.

Michigan 2024 Trump-Harris Polls: Harris Takes 3-Point Lead In Latest Poll

Harris leads Trump 49%-46% in Quinnipiac University’s poll of likely voters published Wednesday, reversing Trump’s fortunes after a poll earlier this month showed him up 50%-47% (margin of error 2.9 points, and respondents could choose third-party candidates).

Michigan basketball lands class of 2025 small forward Oscar Goodman from New Zealand

When Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May said he and his new staff would look all over to find the best recruits, he clearly wasn't kidding.

Petition seeks Arb’s protection from University of Michigan elevated transit project

Local residents continue to push back against a portion of the university's proposed route moving through Nichols Arboretum.

New coaches? Lackluster records? Fans are still pumped for Michigan-MSU game

Michigan Wolverines defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) holds up the Paul Bunyan Trophy while celebrating his team’s 49-0 victory over MSU at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Cory Morse | MLive.com) Cory Morse | MLive.com

Rivalry running matters, and Michigan State football fixed its ground game just in time

The team with the most rushing yards usually wins between Michigan State and Michigan. The Spartans found a ground game in Saturday's win over Iowa.

Obama, Eminem rally Detroit to supercharge Michigan vote for Kamala Harris

DETROIT — Former President Barack Obama rallied a huge crowd in Detroit Tuesday evening on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, driving home the importance of voting in what’s expected to be a very close election.

Big Ten power rankings: Michigan, Michigan State similarly ranked entering rivalry week

Michigan State and Michigan may be both unranked in the AP poll entering their annual rivalry matchup for the first time since 1998. But if our Big Ten power rankings are any indication, the Spartans and Wolverines should be playing a close game on Saturday night in Ann Arbor.

Bird’s-eye view shows explosion of peak fall color in Northern Michigan

TRAVERSE CITY, MI--Over the weekend, MLive launched a drone in Northern Michigan to get a different perspective of fall color coming into peak. Fall colors and a dock on Long Lake in Benzie County, Mich. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Elon Musk and Michigan secretary of state clash over voter rolls

Jocelyn Benson accuses Elon Musk of spreading "dangerous disinformation" about Michigan voter registration numbers.

Michigan’s Sherrone Moore: No plans to change punter despite struggles

But at a minimum, it had a prime opportunity to pin the Illini deep punting from the Michigan 44-yard line. That didn’t happen. Tommy Doman mustered just 27 yards on the punt, hitting it off the side of his foot and shanking it right.

Police stepping up patrols around school buses in Michigan

Expect more eyes on vehicles driving around school buses this week, as Michigan law enforcement agencies take part in Operation Safe Stop.

Sherrone Moore holds off on naming Michigan starting QB for Michigan State showdown

Michigan has started three quarterbacks this season, but Sherrone Moore is not saying who will lead the offense on Saturday against Michigan State.

Michigan vs. Michigan State tickets: Best prices for remaining available seats

Michigan and Michigan State meet at Michigan Stadium in the battle for Paul Bunyan. Here's how much ticket prices are on StubHub.

Michigan football has one focus heading into MSU: 'Take care of the football at all costs'

The Wolverines have one of the worst turnover margins in the country through seven games. Fixing it is their No. 1 concern.

Michigan secretary of state: Don't put absentee ballots in the mail later than Tuesday

To be counted, absentee ballots sent from within the United States must be received by local clerks no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5.

Michigan vs. Michigan State football rivalry: Stats that matter and moments we remember

Michigan State football rivalry is on Saturday. Here are the key facts about the in-state rivalry and 2024 teams.

Court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina deny GOP challenges to overseas voters

Both cases targeted people who have never lived in the state but were born overseas to parents who were residents of the state. The Michigan case also targeted the spouses of military and overseas voters.

As the University of Michigan swells in size, some fear it’s bulldozing history

More than 43 acres of Ann Arbor land has been demolished in the last 20 years to make room for University of Michigan expansion.

Second suspect in Michigan home invasion who posed as utility worker charged with murder

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (TNND) — The second suspect arrested in connection to a deadly Michigan home invasion where the perpetrators posed as utility workers to gain entry has been charged with murder, according to deputies.

Michigan elections FAQ: Why bloated voting rolls don’t lead to fraud

In the latest elections show, reporters break down why Michigan has bloated voter rolls. They also talk about early voting, voting rules and where candidates stand on abortion.

Trooper helps save dog who fell in a hole in Southwestern Michigan

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Michigan State Police trooper in southwestern Michigan helped save a dog trapped in a hole.

Michigan 2020 vote machine tampering trial delayed — until after 2024 election

Pro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert was expected to stand trial Monday. But her defense lawyer raised new claims.

Intimacy or 'pomp and ceremony'? Trump, Harris court Michigan voters differently

Former President Donald Trump has so far held more events open to the public in Michigan than Vice President Kamala Harris.

Sherrone Moore gives terse response on Michigan starting QB for Michigan State game

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore spoke Monday at his weekly availability and discussed who would start this week's contest at QB vs. Michigan State.

Driver leaves scene after semi hauling stolen excavator crashes into Michigan overpass

WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Police recovered a stolen excavator after the driver of a semi-truck crashed into an overpass in Wayne County. Michigan State Police in Detroit responded to the crash, which occurred on westbound I-94 at the Frontenac Avenue overpass at 9:50 a.m. on Sunday.

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