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Michigan’s Tough Road to Big Ten Title | Michigan Wolverines Football News
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ESPN’s Bill Connelly paints a sobering picture for Michigan in his 2026 Big Ten preview, ranking them a distant sixth in the conference and just above teams like USC and Penn State. While Michigan’s returning production ranks top 20 nationally, several Big Ten rivals outpace them. Offensively, they’re projected 20th nationally and sixth in the conference; defensively, they’re 13th nationally—but their special teams? A crushing 113th nationally. Connelly sees Michigan winning just five conference games, with a slim 1.1% chance to finish 11-1 and earn a top-six finish. Despite the brutal schedule, some argue the offense will improve, the defense remains elite, and special teams may not be as bad as projected—making Michigan a fringe contender capable of surprises, even if not favored over Ohio State or Oregon.
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