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Michigan drops out of college football rankings after loss to Minnesota

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:40 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Michigan drops out of college football rankings after loss to Minnesota

Summary

Michigan football fell out of the US LBM Coaches Poll following a 20-14 loss to Minnesota on October 4. This defeat marked the first time since 2014 that the Wolverines lost the Little Brown Jug, ending an 18-game winning streak in Minneapolis. The Wolverines struggled offensively, ending with 180 total yards and only one touchdown, with head coach Kyle Whittingham indicating a need for changes. Michigan will take a bye in Week 6 and next play against Penn State at home on October 17.

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By the Numbers

•Michigan was ranked No. 24 before the loss to Minnesota.
•This loss ended Michigan's 18-game winning streak at Minnesota.
•The Wolverines gained only 180 yards of offense during the game.
•Kyle Whittingham's team experiences its worst offensive output since 2014.
•Michigan has a bye week before facing Penn State on October 17.

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5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan falls out of US LBM Coaches Poll after Minnesota loss
4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan ejects from college football rankings after Minnesota debacle

What they're saying

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Michigan football doesn't deserve to be ranked and for the first time this season officially dropped out of the US LBM Coaches Poll as of Oct. 4.
— Yahoo Sports