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Husband | Dad | |Fox Sports: PA | SI Columnist: Illini 🏈🏀 | LWOCFB Contributor: Michigan 🏈
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🔵🏈 Michigan vs. Northwestern — Game Predictions

Just dropped my latest breakdown for @LastWordOnCFB.
From Bryce Underwood’s impact to defensive matchups, here’s everything to watch for Saturday.

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#GoBlue #MichiganFootball #BigTen #CFB
Predictions for Michigan Football’s Matchup With Northwestern
Three Michigan Northwestern game predictions that highlight Michigan’s run game, defensive outlook, and what to expect from Bryce Underwood.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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🏈 The Wolverines are still alive in the playoff chase – but the road ahead is full of pressure. In my latest article I break down how Week 11 shaped Michigan’s path:
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How Week 11 Shaped Michigan’s Postseason Path
Week 11 reshaped the Michigan Wolverines Playoff Picture. See how their path to the Big Ten title and College Football Playoff now stands.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Michigan escaped Purdue with a 21–16 win — but it was far from flawless.
Here are my takeaways on what the Wolverines need to fix before the final stretch.
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Michigan Has Plenty of Problems That Remain
Michigan football win over Purdue exposed key issues in offense, special teams, and depth heading into a much-needed bye week.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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🔥 Sophomore back Jordan Marshall is stepping up in the Wolverines’ backfield and showing he’s ready for a bigger role.
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#GoBlue #MichiganFootball #CollegeFootball
Jordan Marshall Ready for Bigger Role at Michigan
Jordan Marshall is taking on a larger role for Michigan football while Justice Haynes heals, showing he’s ready to lead the Wolverines.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy is here 🏆

No. 25 Michigan heads to East Lansing to face Michigan State under the lights.

I broke down 3 key matchups that’ll decide tonight’s rivalry showdown.

🔗 Read on @LWOSCollegeFB:
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#GoBlue #MichiganFootball #BigTen
Three Key Match-ups for Michigan vs. Michigan State
Michigan vs Michigan State for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Three key matchups will shape Saturday night’s rivalry game in East Lansing.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Michigan humbled in LA 🏈
The Wolverines fall 31–13 to USC — and the loss raises major questions about consistency and resilience. Check out my full breakdown:
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Michigan’s Tough Truth: A Night in Los Angeles That Said More Than the Scoreboard
Michigan vs USC ended 31–13 as the Wolverines were outplayed, exposing tackling and execution issues they must fix to rebound.
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October 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Michigan is changing the travel game. 🚆✈️ Coach Moore says the Wolverines will leave Thursday to beat jet lag ahead of USC.
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Michigan Tweaks West Coast Travel Plan Before USC Game
Michigan football travel plan vs USC: Sherrone Moore changes the team’s schedule to avoid jet lag before the Los Angeles game.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Michigan improves to 5–1 after a 24–10 win over Wisconsin 💪
From Bryce Underwood’s command to the defense’s lockdown finish — here are the full position-by-position grades and takeaways 👇
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Michigan vs Wisconsin: Game Grades and Key Takeaways
Michigan vs Wisconsin 2025 saw Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes lead the Wolverines to a 34 to 17 win with balance and discipline.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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How tough is Michigan’s road ahead in 2025?
I ranked the Wolverines’ remaining games by difficulty — some surprises at the top. 👀
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Ranking Michigan’s Remaining 2025 Games by Difficulty
Michigan football 2025 schedule still features tough games. We rank the remaining matchups from Ohio State to Wisconsin by difficulty.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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“You don’t rebuild — you refine.” 🏀
Skylar Diggins believes the Seattle Storm should maintain their core moving forward.
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#WNBA #SeattleStorm #StormNation
Skylar Diggins believes the Seattle Storm should maintain their core players to achieve success in the future.
A Veteran’s Call for Stability When asked by WNBAStormChaser what the Storm need in order to make a deeper playoff push, Diggins’ response was direct: “keep th
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October 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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At just 19, Dominique Malonga proved she belonged — reflecting on a rookie season full of growth, efficiency, and grit. Read more: www.si.com/wnba/storm/n...
#WNBA #SeattleStorm
Dominique Malonga Reflects on Rookie Year With the Seattle Storm
A Promising Start to a Pro Career At just 19 years old, Malonga was one of the youngest players in the league, yet she played with a poise beyond her years. She
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September 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Lexie Brown is ready to expand her role with the @seattlestorm 🏀
Healthy, motivated, and locked in through 2026.
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#WNBA #SeattleStorm #LexieBrown
Lexie Brown Looks to Expand Her Role With the Seattle Storm
From Sparks to Storm When the Los Angeles Sparks traded Lexie Brown to the Seattle Storm in February 2025, the move was seen as a way to strengthen Seattle’s gu
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September 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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A legend in sportsmanship: Nneka Ogwumike has won her fourth Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award — more than any other player in WNBA history. A true leader on and off the court.
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#WNBA #SeattleStorm #Leadership #Sportsmanship
Seattle Storm Star Receives Fourth Sportsmanship Award
The Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award gave Nneka Ogwumike her fourth honor because of her leadership abilities and her commitment to play the game with integrity.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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📈 Michigan’s statement win over Nebraska shook up the AP Top 25. Here’s how the Wolverines’ ranking was impacted:
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How Michigan’s Big Win Over Nebraska Affected Its AP Top 25 Ranking
Michigan Wolverines AP Top 25 climb continues as they move to No. 19 after a dominant road win over Nebraska.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Big changes in Seattle 🚨 The Seattle Storm have parted ways with head coach Noelle Quinn after five seasons. What’s next for the franchise? Read more: www.si.com/wnba/storm/n... #WNBA #Storm
Seattle Storm Part Ways with Head Coach Noelle Quinn
A Franchise Shifts Direction The Seattle Storm organization made a decision to let head coach Noelle Quinn go after the 2025 season, thus ending her five-year t
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September 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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What’s the difference between nearly and done?”
The Storm came so close tonight but couldn’t finish against Vegas.
Recap → www.si.com/wnba/storm/n...
What do YOU think was the turning point in the game?
#SeattleStorm #WNBA
Seattle Storm Fall Just Short in 74–73 Heartbreaker Against Las Vegas
Storm Lose Grip in Final Seconds This was one of those games that remind you why every possession matters. Erica Wheeler steps into a pull-up with 19 seconds le
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September 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Veterans rise when it matters most 🔥 Skylar Diggins and Nneka Ogwumike carry the Seattle Storm to a nail-biting win over the Aces in Round 1. Dive into all the clutch moments in my latest: www.si.com/wnba/storm/n... #WNBA #StormVsAces
Seattle Storm Edge Las Vegas Aces in Playoff Thriller
Diggins and Ogwumike Lead the Charge Big games demand big players, and the Seattle Storm’s veterans answered the call. Skylar Diggins turned in one of her best
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September 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Seattle’s got a fight on their hands ⚡️ After Game 1, the Las Vegas Aces set the tone — now the Storm need to counterpunch. Can they reset at home in Game 2? 🔥
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Seattle Storm Look to Counterpunch in Game 2 Against the Las Vegas Aces
Wilson Sets the Standard When the lights came on in Game 1, A’ja Wilson looked every bit the MVP candidate she’s been all season. She didn’t just score 29 point
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September 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Defender. Glue guy. Champion. Tayshaun Prince’s role in the Redeem Team shows why greatness isn’t always loud. Discover how he made history & how Pistons DNA played a part.
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Tayshaun Prince’s Redeem Team Legacy: The Pistons’ Quiet Contribution to USA Basketball Glory
Prince’s Place on the Redeem Team By 2008, Prince was already a proven champion with the Pistons, a cornerstone of their 2004 NBA title run and a four-time All-
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September 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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🏀 Nneka Ogwumike keeps climbing ⬆️
She just passed Yolanda Griffith for 19th all-time in WNBA postseason defensive rebounds (206).

Consistency. Grit. Legacy.

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Nneka Ogwumike Climbs Higher on WNBA’s Postseason Record Books
A Career of Steady Greatness Ogwumike has built her legacy on reliability. Drafted No. 1 overall in 2012, she quickly became the face of the Los Angeles Sparks
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September 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Gabby Williams just hit 100 career playoff points & passed Kamila Vodichkova to move into 13th on Seattle’s all-time playoff scoring list. Big moment for a quietly dominant contributor. Read more: www.si.com/wnba/storm/n...
#WNBA #Storm
Gabby Williams Hits 100 Career Playoff Points, Climbs Storm Record Book
Williams’ Full Stat Line vs. Aces Against the Las Vegas Aces, Williams delivered one of her more efficient offensive performances of the postseason. She logged
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September 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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🔥 Dominique Malonga makes history in her #WNBA playoff debut! At just 19, she became the 2nd-youngest ever to appear in a postseason game and set a Storm rookie record.
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Dominique Malonga Makes Historic Postseason Debut for Seattle Storm
Second-Youngest Playoff Debut in League History Malonga’s entrance onto the postseason stage is remarkable on its own — at 19, she became the second-youngest pl
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September 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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🏀 Game 1’s in the books—The Aces dominate with a 102-77 win over the Storm. A’ja Wilson goes off, Jewell Loyd finds her rhythm, and Seattle’s left searching for answers. Read the full breakdown: www.si.com/wnba/storm/n... #WNBAPlayoffs #StormVsAces
Aces Overpower Storm in Game One: Seattle Falls 102–77
First Quarter Blues for Seattle From the opening tip, Seattle struggled to find rhythm on either end. The Storm missed their first three shots and allowed Wilso
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September 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Detroiters, this one’s for you. Congrats to George Blaha for receiving the Curt Gowdy Media Award — a lifetime of storytelling, flame-throwing calls, and heart-in-Detroit energy.
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George Blaha Honored with Curt Gowdy Media Award as He Begins 50th Season with the Pistons
A Lifetime on the Call Blaha began in 1976, when the Pistons were still working to win over Detroit. By the end of the ’80s, the Bad Boys had taken over the NBA
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September 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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🚨 Playoff Time 🚨
The Seattle Storm are set to battle the Las Vegas Aces in a high-stakes first-round matchup. Can the Storm pull the upset? 👀
Read my full breakdown here ⬇️
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Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces: First-Round Playoff Clash
The Stage is Set The WNBA playoffs are here, and the Seattle Storm’s reward for clinching the No. 7 seed is a matchup with the defending champions, the Las Vega
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September 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM