It was a disappointing year for the Michigan football program a year ago, and that’s tough to deny. At 8-5, Michigan could’ve been better, and the hope is for that to change next season, with the campaign starting at the end of August against New Mexico in Ann Arbor.
There are still some question marks moving forward, including who the starting quarterback will be. Despite those questions and the possibility of Bryce Underwood being a star, some don’t believe that Michigan will be as good as it expects.
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That includes ESPN analyst Heather Dinich, who somewhat bashed the program and suggested they will be better, but not good enough to be a college football playoff team.
“Michigan should be better than last year’s 8-5 finish, but by how much?” Dinich asks. “There are more questions than answers heading into the season opener against New Mexico, starting at the top. Coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be suspended for two games as part of the self-imposed sanctions for the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal. It’s also still unclear if talented freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood will lead the offense from Day 1.”
“What the committee will like: A Sept. 6 win at Oklahoma,” Dinich wrote. “The Sooners are a borderline top 25 team, but as long as they have a respectable season above .500, the committee will reward Michigan for a road win against an SEC team through Selection Day. This is also one of the few opportunities Michigan has to impress the committee with a road win against a ranked opponent.”
Michigan is a program built on success, and every season that doesn’t end in the national championship is typically viewed as a disappointment.
However, if the Wolverines go with Underwood and have a decent year,…
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Publish date : 2025-08-04 15:13:00
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