Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images SP+ projections are high on the Big Ten this year, with the Michigan Wolverines right in the thick of it: There is no bigger presence in college football analytics than Bill Connelly and his SP+ ratings, and last week Bill produced his 2025 Big Ten season preview. While Bill is a sharp analyst with plenty of valuable insights and … [Read more...] about Big Ten takes and takeaways from the 2025 preseason SP+ projections
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Here’s why S Mason Curtis is a breakout candidate for Michigan Football
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images He came onto the scene late in 2024, but it appears Michigan could have a developing star in their secondary. Sophomore Mason Curtis is primed for a breakout in 2025: There is an open spot in the Michigan Wolverines’ secondary, and potentially two at the safety position depending on the health of Rod Moore to open the 2025 campaign. … [Read more...] about Here’s why S Mason Curtis is a breakout candidate for Michigan Football
It’s been 5 years since Michigan had a WR like Nico Collins — that might be changing
Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Michigan had unspectacular receiver play last season, and it’s been even longer since it’s had a true downfield threat at the position. But Sherrone Moore believes the Wolverines might have an answer this year with Donaven McCulley It might seem like a foreign concept for a school so known for its run-first identity … [Read more...] about It’s been 5 years since Michigan had a WR like Nico Collins — that might be changing
Michigan Football’s RB competition is heating up as fall camp begins
Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images Michigan has a handful of running backs that are capable of starting for Division I programs. Needless to say, the competition for snaps is heating up as we head into fall camp next week: The Michigan Wolverines running back room is stacked with talent and experience heading into 2025. While it has been assumed that Jordan Marshall … [Read more...] about Michigan Football’s RB competition is heating up as fall camp begins
Weekend Open Thread: Ranking Sports Films
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix What movies make your top ten? With the release of Happy Gilmore 2 yesterday (now streaming on Netflix) 29 years after the original came out, we at TOC decided to take this opportunity to discuss our favorite sports movies of all time. And we want to hear what is on your lists, too. Here is what the TOC staff … [Read more...] about Weekend Open Thread: Ranking Sports Films