Michigan football ranked No. 17 in preseason by ESPN
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Michigan football has been ranked No. 17 by ESPN ahead of the 2026 season, with quarterback Bryce Underwood expected to improve after his freshman year. Underwood threw for 2,428 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions last season while also rushing for 392 yards. Coach Kyle Whittingham aims to strengthen Underwood's performance and the team's overall competitiveness against a challenging schedule that includes top-ranked Ohio State. The Wolverines had a 2025 record of 9-4 and will face several ranked teams this season.
- •Michigan finished 2025 with a 9-4 record, 7-2 in Big Ten play.
- •Bryce Underwood is a captain and key player for the Wolverines.
- •Michigan's schedule includes Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Penn State.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN ranks Michigan football No. 17 in final preseason rankings
"Michigan football enters the 2026 season ranked No. 17 by ESPN as quarterback Bryce Underwood looks to improve.
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