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The Wolverines have the attention of one of the best commentators of college football.
Michigan football finished the 2025 season seven spots lower than where it began. The Wolverines were No. 21 in the final Associated Press Top-25 poll released Tuesday, a day after the conclusion of the College Football Playoff.
Here are the highlights from Wednesday's four bowl games — the Reliaquest Bowl, Sun Bowl, Citrus Bowl and Las Vegas Bowl.
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ESPN slots undefeated 2023 Michigan just outside top four CFP teams
ESPN’s Bill Connelly ranked the 2023 Michigan Wolverines No. 5 among all 64 College Football Playoff teams, citing their undefeated season.
RJ Young: “Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham, one of the most underrated coaches in the sport, will enter 2026 leading the winningest program in college football history with a quarterback talented enough to help the Wolverines contend for the Big Ten championship.”
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
How does Michigan football and coach Kyle Whittingham stack up in college football? Here are 2026 top contenders with USA TODAY's too-early top 25.