Michigan drops in rankings after narrow win over Western Michigan
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Michigan fell eight spots to No. 24 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll following a 13-12 victory over Western Michigan on September 5. The Wolverines secured the win on a final-second Hail Mary pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan. Despite the outcome, the offense struggled for most of the game, remaining scoreless for nearly three quarters after an initial touchdown drive. Head coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed that Underwood remains the starting quarterback for now. The team now prepares to face No. 10 Oklahoma on September 12. This matchup marks the second game of a home-and-home series that began last season.
- •Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on September 5.
- •The Wolverines are currently ranked No. 24 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •Bryce Underwood remains the starting quarterback for the team.
- •Michigan hosts No. 10 Oklahoma on September 12.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football drops eight spots in coaches poll after Week 1 survival
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Is Michigan still ranked? Where Wolverines fell in polls after controversial WMU win
"Is Michigan still ranked? Here's a look at where the Wolverines were placed in the polls after needing a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan in Week 1:
"The Wolverines needed a gift from the football universe to survive Week 1 against WMU. As a result, they were the biggest faller in the coaches poll.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:05 PMMichigan football drops eight spots in coaches poll after Week 1 survival
The Wolverines needed a gift from the football universe to survive Week 1 against WMU. As a result, they were the biggest faller in the coaches poll.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:53 PMIs Michigan still ranked? Where Wolverines fell in polls after controversial WMU win
Is Michigan still ranked? Here's a look at where the Wolverines were placed in the polls after needing a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan in Week 1:
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