Michigan Wolverines news: Poll updates, Mel Tucker suspended, and more

In our latest Michigan Wolverines news roundup, Michigan football holds firm in the AP and Coaches polls, Mel Tucker has been suspended, and more. 

Michigan football was nearly flawless on Saturday in a 35-7 win over UNLV. Sure, the score could have been more lopsided, but that’s not really the Wolverines’ style.

What’s true is that through two games, the Michigan Wolverines starting defense hasn’t allowed a single point. UNLV got a fourth-quarter touchdown. East Carolina kicked a field goal on the final play of the game.

The competition for Michigan football hasn’t been tough, but the Wolverines have looked just as you’d expect a national title contender to look. And the polls have rewarded them.

Michigan football is ranked No. 2 still in the AP and Coaches polls heading into Week 3 of the season, which will mean a matchup with Bowling Green for the Michigan Wolverines.

Mel Tucker suspended

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker was suspended without pay over the weekend according to the University. Tucker is under investigation for sexual harassment and it feels like he’s going to end up getting fired.

Brett McMurphy of the Action Network actually reported that he was fired on Sunday, it was clarified by Michigan State at a press conference that it was a suspension.

Many expect the firing to be a formality. It’s a shocking fall for Tucker, who was a darling two years ago after his win over the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan State rewarded him with a $100 million contract, which he then followed up with a 5-7 season.

Michigan State is 2-0 this season, but it appears as though Tucker has coached his final game for the Spartans. Mark Dantonio has also been brought back to serve as an assistant to the interim head coach Harlon Barnett

Former Michigan Wolverines standout in NFL Week 1

It started with Aidan Hutchinson dominating the Kansas City offensive line last Thursday, but former Michigan football players stood out on Sunday too.

Daxton Hill, who is in his second season with the Bengals notched an interception. Jabrill Peppers, another former Michigan football standout, who was a Heisman finalist, also notched a fumble for the Patriots in their season-opening loss to Philadelphia.

Of course, EDGE U was also responsible for some sacks on Sunday as David Ojabo had a strip sack. Kwity Paye, another former Wolverine also had a sack for the Colts in Week 1.

Jake Moody was solid in his debut as well for the 49ers, making both of his field goal attempts and all of his extra points in the San Francisco win.