Trent Knoop

Trent Knoop

Joined: Jul 2, 2023

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

Football

This felt like it was in the works.

Recruiting

The Wolverines signed the former Bear on Early Signing Day.

Recruiting

Is Michigan circling back?

Recruiting

Michigan is no longer guaranteed to get the big-time target.

Recruiting

Here is a list of every football player to sign with Michigan on Signing Day.

Football

The first reported Wolverine has hit the portal.

Recruiting

The Wolverines took away a Hokie ahead of Signing Day.

Football

The way things ended was disappointing, but the 2025 season wasn't a failure.

The Wolverines bolted into the top five -- but it was still too low.

The Wolverines could be adding another commit soon.

Things are going well in Ann Arbor.

Michigan has some soul searching to do, but there are reasons to believe in Michigan heading into 2026.