Amid coaching questions, 'M' dismantled in Gator Bowl, 52-14

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After Mississippi State ran Michigan out of EverBank Field, handing the Wolverines' their worst loss in 40 bowl tries, 52-14, Michigan left the field exposed, plagued by the same execution problems that followed them after their quick start to the season. With them walked their embattled coach, who, after months of speculation and drama, may have paced his last sideline as the Wolverines' head football coach.

Nicole Auerbach: Rodriguez's possible final game with Michigan full of familiar sights and struggles

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coach Rich Rodriguez walked briskly down the hallway underneath EverBank Field, the long, lonely path from Michigan’s locker room to the post-game press conference.

Notebook: Michigan's offense panics, can't keep up with Bulldogs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — His coach said he must have had an angel on his shoulder during his Gator Bowl performance against Michigan. In the 52-14 victory, Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf completed 18-of-23 passes for 281 yards and accounted for four touchdowns.

Report: Brandon to announce Rodriguez's job status this week

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon Brandon told The Detroit News tonight that, like he has stated all along, he will evaluate Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez this week now that the season has ended.

Notebook: Michigan's offense panics, can't keep up with Bulldogs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — His coach said he must have had an angel on his shoulder during his Gator Bowl performance against Michigan. In the 52-14 victory, Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf completed 18-of-23 passes for 281 yards and accounted for four touchdowns.

Martin, teammates defend Rodriguez after bowl game loss

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl, the members of the Michigan football team have no control over whether their coach returns for another season. Players, coaches — everyone seems helpless.

Breakdown: In first bowl trip in three years, 'M' rushing attack up against tough Mississippi State front seven

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After two years of bowl-less seasons, a 15-22 record in three years and continued rides on the coaching carousel, the Wolverines are again a part of bowl season. On Saturday, Michigan will take on Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl, one of many Big Ten-SEC matchups on New Year’s Day.

Notebook: Gardner named backup QB, Forcier sent home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — True freshman quarterback Devin Gardner will be the Wolverines’ backup quarterback in Saturday’s Gator Bowl, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez announced Friday during a press conference.

Rodriguez, Mullen exchanged ideas and schemes over the years

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — No scheme is safe in college football. Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez has said that he will watch other teams and maybe implement their schemes and plays into what the Wolverines do.