Carlos Brown News

Two challenges related to the quarterback position have existed this week for the University of Michigan football team.

One hasn't even set foot on campus yet, while another is making a stir in the Michigan backfield.

All Ohio State-Michigan games are big. Even one that pits a conference champ in Ohio State against a downtrodden Michigan program.

Ann Arbor --Michigan left tackle Mark Ortmann was blunt when asked what he would give to beat arch-rival Ohio State.

Michigan running back Brandon Minor scores on a 29-yard touchdown run against Purdue on Saturday.

Teams are having a tough time running the ball against Wisconsin. If Brandon Minor isn't healthy, Carlos Brown will get the bulk of the carries Saturday against the Badgers.

Michigan is 5-5 with two improbable victories ahead of them. That is a nice way of saying probable losses.

After Michigan's 38-36 loss to Purdue on Saturday, U-M coach Rich Rodriguez went to meet Purdue coach Danny Hope at midfield for the traditional postgame handshake.

Michigan running back Carlos Brown prepares to lateral to lineman Mark Huyge as he is pulled down by Purdue's Torri Williams on a fourth-and-10 play in the fourth quarter.

In between signing autographs outside of the Big House, Tate Forcier grabbed two awestruck children, pulled them over a temporary gate, and posed with them for a photo.

In what turned out to be a turning point in the game, Michigan running back Carlos Brown prepares to lateral the ball to lineman Mark Huyge as he is pulled down by Purdue's Torri Williams on a fourth and ten play during the fourth quarter Saturday.

Storylines to follow during Michigan's game against Purdue on Saturday: There hasn't been much to get hyped about with regard to Michigan's defense lately, with the exception of DE Brandon Graham .

For a change, the news about Michigan tailback Brandon Minor's health is good. Minor, the senior who has battled a nagging high ankle/foot sprain this season, has practiced well this week, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said Wednesday before practice.

Game tied, 7-7, 3:39 left in the first quarter. Free Press special writer Nick Meyer is live-blogging today's Michigan-Illinois game.

Two days after Michigan's stunning loss at Illinois, it is time to pick up the pieces.

Williams, who went wild on Michigan in Ann Arbor last season, carried 21 times for 97 yards and a touchdown Saturday.

Free Press special writer Nick Meyer is live-blogging today's Michigan-Illinois game.

Saturday's game between Michigan and Illinois could be a little like old times for Wolverine running back Carlos Brown.

Last week we poked a little fun at ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg for dissing Michigan and Michigan State in his Big Ten power rankings.

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez on Wednesday addressed the dismissal of cornerback Boubacar Cissoko from the team.