Michigan football ranked No. 16 in AP preseason poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Michigan football enters the 2026 season ranked No. 16 in the AP preseason poll, under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines face a challenging schedule that includes top-ranked Ohio State, No. 2 Oregon, and other ranked opponents such as No. 6 Indiana and No. 10 Oklahoma. The ranking matches their position in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Many games this season will test Michigan's improved expectations as they prepare for a demanding slate of games.
- •Michigan starts 2026 ranked No. 16 in the AP poll.
- •Kyle Whittingham leads the team in a new era.
- •Wolverines face ranked opponents including Ohio State and Oregon.
- •Michigan also faces teams like Indiana and Oklahoma this season.
- •Minnesota and Western Michigan received votes but are not ranked.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football enters season ranked No 16 by AP
"Michigan football starts the new era under Kyle Whittingham ranked No 16 in the latest AP preseason poll.
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