Austin Meek
@byAustinMeek
Staff writer covering Michigan for The Athletic
The brutality of America's most celebrated sport leaves some players in its wake. The story of former Utah DL Greg Newman, a starter on one of the best college football stories this century, whose mind and life were altered due to the sport he once loved. nytimes.com/athletic/64964…
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti says he doesn't believe it's appropriate to comment publicly on his feelings about potential penalties for Michigan that remain undecided as a result of its sign-stealing scandal. But Petitti did confirm that he recently wrote a letter to the…
As college sports continue to look and act more like the pros, here's a question: How much would Ohio State football sell for? What about Texas? Texas Tech? We used real pro franchise transactions as a guideline for every P4 CFB team. What we came up with: nytimes.com/athletic/65005…
This was pretty close to how I voted. Teams I was a little higher on: Minnesota, Iowa, Washington Teams I was little lower on: USC, Nebraska
🏈 KOTN Big Ten Preseason Poll results 🏈 54 voters who cover the Big Ten and national CFB 🏈 1-18 predicted order of finish, led by Penn State 🏈 1st-place votes: Penn State 35, Ohio State 18, Oregon 1 @B1Gfootball @BigTenNetwork youtube.com/@KOTNcfb
Louis Esposito, the son of d-line coach Lou Esposito, gives Michigan its first commitment for 2027. Esposito, a three-star defensive lineman from Saline, is a top-10 prospect in the state for 2027.
Yaxel Lendeborg, who came to Michigan via Arizona Western and UAB, never felt like he belonged. Now he’s found his fit as the next multi-talented big man in Dusty May’s unique system. “He’s a pro playing college basketball.” nytimes.com/athletic/64941…
Some audio issues on Russell’s livestream but there appeared to be a Syracuse cake, so … Russell would have been a big pickup for Michigan but this is still a strong wide receiver class with Travis Johnson, Zion Robinson and Jaylen Pile
BREAKING: Five-Star WR Calvin Russell has Committed to Syracuse, he tells me for @rivals The 6’5 200 WR chose the Orange over Michigan, Florida State, & Oregon He’s the highest-ranked recruit to commit to Syracuse in the past 20 years “FRAN BROWN!!!” on3.com/rivals/calvin-…
When did every other coffee brand become, like, Death Squad Patriotic Tactical Ammo Brew? Who asked for this
nytimes.com/athletic/64610… Michigan beats Ohio State in recruiting battle for Carter Meadows. Here’s what it means
Michigan’s new players lounge, which honors the national championship team, will include Mike’s Barbershop, paying homage to Mike Sainristil.
Sending a very special thank you to the Lester Family for their generous donation in support of the @UMichFootball program and their facilities! » myumi.ch/15EDp | #GoBlue
BREAKING: Four-Star OT Marky Walbridge has Committed to Michigan, he tells me for @on3recruits The 6’6 270 OT from Needham, MA chose the Wolverines over Alabama & Penn State “Go Blue 〽️” on3.com/db/marky-walbr…
BREAKING: Four-Star OT Marky Walbridge has Committed to Michigan, he tells me for @on3recruits The 6’6 270 OT from Needham, MA chose the Wolverines over Alabama & Penn State “Go Blue 〽️” on3.com/db/marky-walbr…
Michigan has a type when recruiting wide receivers to surround Bryce Underwood. Zion Robinson, son of a U.S. Olympian, fits that type. nytimes.com/athletic/64511…
NEW @PostSports: I wrote about Jordan Schultz, the Starbucks billionaire who is breaking sports journalism. washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06…