Heyward makes mark as OSU takes lead

...lineman Cameron Heyward is already making a major impact in this one. He dropped Michigan's Michael Shaw for a loss on the Wolverines' first play, and then knocked the ball free from Tate...

Michigan running back Michael Shaw (20) is stopped by Ohio State defensive lineman Todd Denlinger (92), linebackers Brian Rolle (36) and...

...OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) chases against Michigan Wolverines running back Michael Shaw (20) at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes beat the Wolverines 42-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US...

A quick check around the Big Ten

...game is carrying the way. Michigan is getting reserve backs like Vincent Smith, Kevin Grady and Michael Shaw plenty of work, and backup quarterback Denard Robinson already has six rushes and a touchdown. Delaware...

Forcier starts as Michigan's 727 total yards sets team mark in romp

Michigan had a record-breaking day in a 63-6 win over Delaware State on Saturday.

Michigan RB Brown to miss Iowa game

...35 carries (5.1 ypc). Minor is expected to get the start against Iowa, while sophomore Michael Shaw likely will serve as the primary backup. Fortunately for Michigan, Minor appears to be as healthy...

Brown kept home with concussion

Michigan will be without its leading rusher Saturday night against No. 12 Iowa.

Brown makes move in Michigan RB race

...touchdowns on only 13 carries. Minor is banged up again -- waiting on an injury update -- and Michael Shaw also is getting work for the Wolverines. Regardless of what happens with Minor, Brown has shown...

Brown's career-high 187 rushing yards help Michigan tie 2008 win total

Carlos Brown had a 90-yard touchdown run and a career-high 187 yards rushing to help No. 25 Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 45-17 Saturday.

As expected, Michigan depth chart lists 3 QBs

...listed as a co-backup at running back with Carlos Brown, behind starter Brandon Minor. Sophomore Michael Shaw, who logged a lot of playing time last year, is the fourth-stringer. Sophomore wide receiver...

Big Ten position rankings: Running backs

...to 2008, a season during which he played through several injuries. Senior Carlos Brown and sophomore Michael Shaw are also healthy, and freshman Vincent Smith turned heads during spring ball with his quickness. 4...

Big Ten lunch links

...role, Mark Snyder writes in the Detroit Free Press. Following sports hernia surgery, Wolverines running back Michael Shaw has regained his breakaway speed, Snyder writes.  Northwestern is recruiting central Florida extremely hard and...

Loading up in the Big Ten

...including one to his right (ball-carrying) wrist. Backing up Minor will be Carlos Brown and Michael Shaw, both of whom will be more accustomed to Rich Rodriguez's offense. Bite-size back...

Michigan's Grady receives 7-day jail sentence

...maize and blue. Michigan has plenty of capable running backs in Brandon Minor, Carlos Brown and Michael Shaw, and early enrollee Vincent Smith emerged during spring practice. Grady was indefinitely suspended following his drunken...

Do we see eye to eye on the Big Ten?

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg As part of the conference preview last week, SportsNation asked Big Ten fans five questions about the upcomin...