Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti made headlines a few days ago when ESPN's Dan Wetzel broke news that Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA headquarters saying he doesn't believe Michigan deserves any further punishment in a case focusing on the actions of former staffer Connor Stalions.

Michigan is having discussions about kicking off the 2026 football season against Western Michigan in Germany.

Michigan is engaged in ongoing discussions to play its first game of the 2026 season against Western Michigan on Aug. 29 in Germany, the university announced. The Wolverines would face the Broncos inside Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park,

NCAA charged Michigan with 11 violations surrounding sign-stealing investigation of Connor Stalions. Big Ten's Tony Petitti said punishment was served.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions suggesting that Michigan’s football program should not face more sanctions stemming from a sign-stealing scheme, according to two people familiar with the situation.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA advocating against further punishment for Michigan. The NCAA has charged Michigan with multiple Level I violations, including recruiting violations and deleting evidence.

The first men's hockey national championship was played between Michigan and Dartmouth in 1948. Since then, 24 programs have ended their season with the title. But, some of those programs have been more dominant than others.

Michigan seems to have the right pieces in play for a better season, and their schedule shapes up nicely as well. The Wolverines avoid a lot of top teams in the Big Ten, but a non-conference game early in the season is one that could make or break the campaign.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions, arguing the Michigan football program should not be punished any further a

While the Wolverines have lost plethora of important pieces ahead of the 2026 season, they have kept themselves competitive with transfers.

Martone, who turns 19 in October, should benefit from another year of development, particularly against more physical and better competition at the NCAA level.