Thus, Michigan came in ranked No. 14 in the eyes of the coaches, indicating there's some strong rebound potential after last season's 8-5 record. The only other ranked opponent on the schedule is No. 2 Ohio State -- a team that lost four straight to the Wolverines and also has to play No. 1 Texas, No. 3 Penn State, and No. 12 Illinois.

The 2025 college football preseason coaches poll was released Monday, and Michigan Wolverines football checked in No. 14. The Maize and Blue finished the 2024 campaign unranked but received 20 votes in the final installment,