It's speculation season in college football, which is always somewhat prescient, but certainly not always accurate. For instance, offseason expectations last year were that Penn State and Clemson were among the top teams in the country, and yet, the Nittany Lions fired James Franklin midseason and the Tigers struggled mightily.
With that, could Michigan football be a bit underrated entering 2026? Overrated? Or just right?
Both the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 have the Wolverines ranked at No. 16 overall, and both have Ohio State as the top team in the country. ESPN is weighing in with its final preseason power rankings, and the maize and blue come in ranked one spot lower, at No. 17, in the country.
17. Michigan Wolverines
2025 record: 9-4, 7-2 Big Ten
#state #penn
With that, could Michigan football be a bit underrated entering 2026? Overrated? Or just right?
Both the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 have the Wolverines ranked at No. 16 overall, and both have Ohio State as the top team in the country. ESPN is weighing in with its final preseason power rankings, and the maize and blue come in ranked one spot lower, at No. 17, in the country.
17. Michigan Wolverines
2025 record: 9-4, 7-2 Big Ten
#state #penn
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