It's been a tough time for Michigan football players, coaches, and fans. The 2026 season has not gone as expected.
Kyle Whittingham has been a major disappointment. It seems that Michigan is already making moves in anticipation of needing to make a change. The search for the athletic director is starting to pick up steam.
However, there are still games to play, and Michigan football starting center reminded everyone of that on Tuesday, also telling reporters that there was a players-only meeting earlier this week.
Michigan center Jake Guarnera:
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) November 11, 2026
"I hate losing, but I hate quitters even more. That will not fly with me. ... This team will never quit. I won't have that on this team." https://t.co/AeAmn7Xg7x pic.twitter.com/J2clziM8Ah
"I hate losing, but I hate quitters even more. That will not fly with me. ... This team will never quit. I won't have that on this team," Guarnera said.
Guarnera has been playing hurt. He still hasn't missed a game. He said that if players want to start thinking about the NFL or the transfer portal, the door is there. The two-year starter also mentioned trying to win the last three games, especially the last one.
You hope there are more Michigan football players like Guarnera, and when the dust settles, you hope he's back in Ann Arbor next season.
Nate Marshall is still on the team
There were conflicting reports on Tuesday about Nate Marshall. First, reports said he was no longer on the team. Later, a Michigan spokesman said that the former blue-chip defensive end was still on the team but was suspended.
Per the Michigan spokesperson we spoke to on Nate Marshall ... His status has been changed to suspended indefinitely. Here's hoping he does what he needs to do. He's a talented guy.
— Chris Balas (@Balas_Wolverine) November 11, 2026
It makes you wonder what happened. There are some crazy rumors on the internet about a defensive player complaining about the Rhino and some fallout from that.
Who knows what's true or not, but it's not a good look for Kyle Whittingham. Neither were the comments he made about Oregon. Actually, anytime he says or does anything, it's bad.
What an embarassment.
Michigan women's basketball team earns highest-ranking ever
One team that isn't an embarrassment is the Michigan women's basketball team. After their upset win over UConn, the Wolverines dominated Wright State on Sunday with a 109-52 victory.
Six Wolverines scored in double figures, led by Olivia Olson, who scored 19 points for the second straight game. Syla Swords contributed 16 points, while Dallas Loughridge managed 15 points and six assists.
One day later, on Monday, Michigan was ranked No. 2 in the AP women's basketball poll, the highest-ranking ever for Michigan women's basketball. The Wolverines play at Columbia on Thursday. Tip-off is set 7 PM EST on ESPN+
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