Michigan wins its opener on the final play
JJ Buchanan caught Bryce Underwood's 47-yard touchdown pass as time expired to beat Western Michigan 13–12. Michigan's recap follows the decisive drive and Buchanan's first game as a Wolverine.
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Michigan's postgame notes document debut performances
The official notes record player milestones and team history from the Western Michigan game. They include Buchanan's career highs in catches and receiving yards and Kyle Whittingham's first victory leading Michigan.
Michigan sets nonconference schedule
Michigan announced a season opener against Oakland on November 2 before a trip to Boston to face UConn. The schedule also includes preseason exhibitions and neutral-site appearances in Philadelphia, Detroit and Las Vegas.
Caruthers and Szczechowski join Michigan's staff
Mike Boynton Jr. appointed Buzzy Caruthers director of player development and Nick Szczechowski director of basketball operations. Michigan's release explains their responsibilities, including mentorship and the daily coordination of the program.
Michigan confirms two Bahamas games
Michigan will meet Miami on November 23 and Toledo on November 25 at the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship. The two-game event adds a Thanksgiving-week trip to Nassau to the Wolverines' nonconference schedule.
Brandon McCoy Jr. to miss the season
Michigan announced that freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss 2026–27 after an ACL injury to his right knee. The guard was injured during the team's European tour finale, following appearances in both games in Lithuania.
Syla Swords named pre-qualifying tournament MVP
Syla Swords earned MVP honors as Canada won all five games in its Olympic pre-qualifying tournament. She scored in double figures throughout the event, helping Canada advance to the final qualifying stage for the 2028 Olympics.
Oklahoma replaces Iowa State in Brooklyn matchup
Michigan announced that it will face Oklahoma in the December 5 Women's Champion Classic at Barclays Center. The Sooners replace Iowa State in the matchup, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Fox.
Michigan names four captains and its leadership council
Jordan Marshall, Bryce Underwood, Rod Moore, and Trey Pierce were elected to lead Team 147. Michigan's announcement explains the player vote and lists the additional representatives on its leadership council.