Ryan Zuke

Ann Arbor

Sports Reporter at MLive

Host at Wolverine Confidential

Sports reporter at MLive/Ann Arbor News covering Michigan football, athletics, recruiting. https://t.co/9Xw7dQsTsJ

Articles

Wolverine Confidential: Michigan spring sports in the postseason, recruiting

1 day ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke |Andrew Kahn |Aaron McMann

On the latest episode of MLive’s “Wolverine Confidential” podcast, Ryan Zuke, Aaron McMann and Andrew Kahn touch on a variety of topics. Michigan’s softball team pulled off a stunning run to a Big Ten Tournament title, winning it as the No. 8 seed. It knocked off the two top seeds in the process, Oregon and UCLA, and outscored opponents 14-4 over the four games. The championship secures a berth in the NCAA Tournament, where it will open in the Austin, Texas regional against UCF on Friday.
Michigan softball opens NCAA Tournament in regional of No. 6 overall seed

3 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

Michigan’s softball team is in the NCAA Tournament for the 29th time in the past 30 seasons. The Wolverines (38-19), who capped an improbable run to a Big Ten Tournament championship with a 2-0 upset over No. 9 UCLA on Saturday, are headed to the Austin, Texas regional.
Michigan shuts out No. 9 UCLA to win second straight Big Ten Tournament title

4 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

Michigan’s softball team has gone back-to-back. The eighth-seeded Wolverines upset No. 2 seed and ninth-ranked UCLA 2-0 on Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana, to win their second straight Big Ten Tournament title and 12th overall. Michigan (37-19) entered the postseason on the NCAA Tournament bubble but has secured an automatic berth with a conference championship.
Michigan makes top 4 for elite edge rusher in 2026 class

4 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

Michigan is a top contender for one of the top edge rushers in the 2026 recruiting class. Washington D.C. Gonzaga College High School four-star Carter Meadows released his final four schools Friday, which include the Wolverines. The No. 70 overall prospect and No. 7 edge, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, is slated to make an official visit to Michigan on June 20. He will also make trips to his other three finalists: South Carolina (May 30), Penn state (June 6) and Ohio State (June 13).
Michigan softball advances to Big Ten championship with 4-2 victory

5 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

Michigan’s softball team will have a chance to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champions. The eight-seeded Wolverines used a four-run third inning to beat No. 12 seed and tournament host Purdue 4-2 in a conference semifinal on Friday in West Lafayette, Indiana. An RBI single from freshman Lauren Putz and a three-run home run from catcher Lilly Vallimont was all Michigan (37-19) needed to reach the conference championship for a Big Ten record 18th time.
Ex-Michigan CB ready to put ‘best foot forward’ after NFL draft snub

5 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

Former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson was vexed by his stunning fall to the middle of the second round at the 2025 NFL draft. The two-time All-American with a five-star pedigree was considered a surefire first-round pick throughout the draft process until a report during the night of the first round, April 24, surfaced about teams’ concerns about the health of his knee.
Ex-Michigan CB ready to put ‘best foot forward’ after NFL draft snub

5 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ryan Zuke

Share Former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson was vexed by his stunning fall to the middle of the second round at the 2025 NFL draft. The two-time All-American with a five-star pedigree was considered a surefire first-round pick throughout the draft process until a report during the night of the first round, April 24, surfaced about teams’ concerns about the health of his knee.
Michigan carrying momentum into Big Ten semis after first ranked win

5 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

After blowing a 5-1 lead in a 12-8 loss to UCLA on April 28, Michigan’s softball team fell to 0-12 this season against ranked teams. The eighth-seeded Wolverines picked an opportune time to get their first victory over a ranked opponent. Head coach Bonnie Tholl’s team downed No. 4-ranked and top-seeded Oregon 5-0 Thursday in a Big Ten quarterfinal to potentially keep its season alive.
Michigan softball blanks Big Ten’s top seed to reach tournament semifinals

6 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

Michigan’s softball team lost all three games against Oregon in early April that put a dent into its season. On Thursday, the Wolverines, the No. 8 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, blanked the top-seeded Ducks 5-0 to keep their season alive and advance to the conference semifinals. They will face the winner of No. 12 seed Purdue and No. 4 seed Ohio State at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
How will Sherrone Moore’s suspension impact Michigan recruiting?

6 days ago | mlive.com | Ryan Zuke

Michigan’s football program snapped a two-month long commitment drought by picking up a pair of verbal pledges on April 26, including top-100 quarterback Brady Smigiel. But the recruiting momentum the Wolverines gained by landing Smigiel and three-star edge rusher Tariq Boney quickly waned.