Nick Durand has been a Michigan football beat writer for Maize n Brew since 2023, covering games, press conferences and more.
Michigan Basketball’s Morez Johnson Jr. named to USA Men’s U19 team
Morez Johnson Jr., one of the recent additions for Michigan’s men’s basketball team via the transfer portal, earned some big-time recognition by getting named to the 2025 USA Basketball Men’s U19 National Team:
Record predictions for each of Michigan Football’s 2025 opponents
Just how tough will Michigan’s schedule be in 2025? Today, we take a look at each opponent the Wolverines square off with this year and predict what their final record will be:
5 reasons Michigan Football can win the Big Ten in 2025
Michigan won’t be one of the favorites to win the Big Ten heading into the 2025 football season, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Here are five reasons the Wolverines can win the conference this year:
Michigan inside Top 15 of ESPN’s College Football Future Power Rankings
ESPN released its College Football Future Power Rankings, and it has Michigan as one of its higher ranked teams over the next two years. Here’s what the Worldwide Leader had to say about the Wolverines’ future outlook:
Ranking the Top 5 DTs in the Big Ten for the 2025 football season
The Big Ten is returning several dominant defensive tackles that should make life hard for opposing offenses. Here’s a look at who we think are the Top 5 defensive tackles in the conference for the 2025 season:
5 reasons Michigan Football can beat Ohio State again in 2025
Michigan has defeated Ohio State four years in a row, with the most recent Wolverine victory being the most unlikely of the bunch. It’ll be a tall task to beat the Buckeyes for a fifth straight year, but here are 5 reasons it can happen:
Ranking the Top 5 edge rushers in the Big Ten for the 2025 football season
In a conference known for it’s defensive dominance, it’s no surprise that there’s a slew of edge rushers that are among the nation’s best. Here’s who we believe are the top five edge rushers in the Big Ten for the 2025 season:
5 Michigan Football players with the most to lose this season
Michigan Football had a handful of players underperform last season who could be on thin ice heading into 2025. Here are five players that could have the most to lose heading into the fall:
Michigan Football ranked in Top 20 of ESPN’s offseason FPI
The offseason rankings continue to view Michigan favorably, as ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has the Wolverines ranked inside the Top 20. Here’s where they stand in relation to the field:
5 Michigan Football players with the most to gain in 2025
With some elite talent out the door this offseason, there’s room for some new contributors to step up and make a name for themselves. Here are five Michigan Football players that have the most to gain this season: