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Michigan football opens 2026 ranked No. 16 in Coaches Poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Michigan football opens 2026 ranked No. 16 in Coaches Poll

Summary

Michigan football is ranked No. 16 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll released on August 4, 2026, coinciding with the start of fall camp. Under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, the Wolverines face a challenging schedule with six ranked opponents, including No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Oregon. The team is implementing new strategies with coordinators Jason Beck and Jay Hill. Key players include quarterback Bryce Underwood and All-American defensive lineman John Henry Daley. Michigan's season opener is set against Western Michigan on September 5, 2026.

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•Michigan begins 2026 ranked No. 16 in the Coaches Poll.
•The team reports for fall camp with a new coaching staff.
•Michigan faces No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Oregon, and No. 9 Oklahoma this season.
•Key players include quarterback Bryce Underwood and defensive standout John Henry Daley.
•The Wolverines' season opener is against Western Michigan on September 5, 2026.

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8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football ranked No. 16 in US LBM Coaches Poll to start year

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The Wolverines come into 2026 ranked, but that doesn't guarantee a successful season: six of their 12 opponents are also ranked entering the year.
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