Ann Arbor — In the early stages of game week, Michigan is fairly close to having its lineup settled heading into the season opener with only a few starting positions to finalize.
Quarterback? Check. No news flash here, but Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Shea Patterson as the starter for the Wolverines’ first game Saturday night against Middle Tennessee State at Michigan Stadium.
“Lord willing and the creek don’t rise,” Harbaugh said Monday at his weekly in-season news conference.