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Evidence that Michigan doesn't care as much about MSU as MSU does Michigan
INDIANAPOLIS — It was a wild two or three hours over the early summer when the unthinkable happened — twice.
It’s pretty rare that you see players switch rivalries anywhere in college football, but in particular, when it comes to any of Michigan’s rivalries, you don’t often see much movement to or from the Wolverines with the Spartans or Buckeyes. Yet, we not only saw an MSU player transfer to Michigan, but only a few hours later, a Michigan player transferred to MSU.
The reception from either fan base was wild. When safety Jaden Mangham defected from East Lansing to Ann Arbor, the Michigan fans were joyous while the MSU fans were salty. However, when linebacker Semaj Bridgeman went the other way, the MSU fans were understandably joyous, while the chorus of most Michigan fans tended to be mostly congratulatory.
That’s something that Michigan graduate safety Makari Paige noticed.
Paige is a Michigan native, so he’s well-versed in the rivalry. So when the two players switched sides of the rivalry, he noticed how not only the fans but also teammates of both reacted. He shared more at Big Ten media days last month.
“It ain’t really weird to me at all. I mean, I don’t know, I don’t feel a certain way about it at all. But maybe they do more so — not us,” Paige said. “Like Semaj leaving go to Michigan State, it was like, ‘Congrats, bro!’ because like, ain’t no hate like that, you know I’m saying?
“But (Mangham) coming over here, he told me that guys on the team probably talk down on whatever. I saw on Twitter, somebody said something about him like, ‘He’s soft anyways!’ Like, he was your teammate two days ago, so how is he soft now? You know what I’m saying? Like, kind of brotherhood is that? Yeah, I don’t know.”
Now Mangham is a Wolverine and Bridgeman is a Spartan — even if it’s inexplicable. But what does Mangham bring to the table for the maize and blue?
Days before the start of fall camp, Paige shared what he knows of his new teammate in the defensive backfield.
“(Takeaway ability), for sure,” Paige said. “I didn’t really watch him much (at MSU) but he could get the ball out the air, for sure. Not scared to hit at all. Yeah, definitely somebody that we need in our backfield.”
When MSU comes to Ann Arbor in October, the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy certainly is going to have even more of an added emphasis given the teammate swapping we’ve seen of late.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Evidence that Michigan doesn’t care as much about MSU as MSU does Michigan
When the Sweet 16 continues on Saturday during the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament, Michigan women’s basketball (27-6) will continue its climb to reach the Final Four for the first time.
The Wolverines, who earned the No. 2 seed in the Fort Worth 3 Region, are playing in the program’s third Sweet 16 under head coach Kim Barnes Arico.
“We committed to Michigan to do this, and we committed to Coach Arico to do it for her and for each other,” Michigan guard Olivia Olson said. “We’re accomplishing the goals we set out to, and we’re not done yet. So we’re going to keep having fun with it and keep preparing.”
Michigan will take on No. 3 Louisville Cardinals (29-7) at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
“This is my first time going to the Sweet 16, all of our first times, so I think the feeling of, we’re still dancing, we’re still playing basketball, it’s a great feeling,” Louisville guard Taj Roberts said.
The winner from Saturday’s matchup will play in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 30, for the right to advance to the Final Four.
What time is Michigan vs. Louisville?
- Date: Saturday, March 28
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, Texas)
The Michigan Wolverines will play the Louisville Cardinals in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 28, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Michigan vs. Louisville: TV, streaming
The 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament is down to its Sweet 16 and we’ll have a Final Four by Sunday evening. For half of the college stars taking the court this weekend, it’s one final opportuniy to impress NBA teams with their play at full game speed when the lights are brightest as this year’s draft class comes into focus.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. is expected to go in the first round. Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the big man’s draft night will play out.
Our draft order is based on ESPN’s projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Morez Johnson Jr. 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 25 overall, Los Angeles Lakers
Kalbrosky’s Analysis:
Morez Johnson Jr. is one of the best, most underrated two-way players in the NCAA. He is a crucial part of the Michigan identity this season and has thrived since transferring to the Wolverines from Illinois. Johnson’s shooting form at the free throw line looks good, and he scores well near the rim, especially when cutting to the basket. The former FIBA U-19 Team USA standout and All-Big Ten big man is a trustworthy defensive playmaker, too, and should find minutes at the next level.
See USA TODAY’s full mock draft here
Morez Johnson Jr. player profile
(all stats as of March 15)
- Position: Forward-Center
- Current Team: Michigan
- 13.1 points per game
- 7.2 rebounds per game
- 1.1 assists per game
- 62.8% field goal percentage
- 37.9% three-point field goal percentage
Los Angeles Lakers 2026 projected draft picks
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.
Emergency dispatchers started to get calls about 2:30 a.m. about someone who was walking along the Lodge, and then were notified that the person had been struck by a vehicle, the Michigan State Police reported.
When troopers arrived, they found multiple cars stopped along the freeway, and people standing around a woman who was severely injured.
Detroit EMS pronounced the woman dead at the scene, state police said. She has not yet been identified.
The driver who struck the woman did not stay at the scene.
“Troopers are currently using technology that is available in the area to identify the vehicle involved,” MSP F/Lt. Mike Shaw said.
The Lodge Freeway, also known as M-10, was closed at about 2:46 a.m. Friday between Chicago Boulevard / Hamilton Avenue and Clairmount Street for the investigation and emergency assistance, according to Michigan Department of Transportation reports. The Lodge was reported back open at 6:05 a.m.
Michigan Department of Transportation traffic reports are at the MI Drive site.
State police said their investigation is continuing. Those who witnessed the crash or have other information are asked to call the MSP Metro South Post at 734-287-5000 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAK-UP.
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