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Six teams ahead of Michigan football in latest 'total wins' projection for 2025 season

Not too many teams have more projected wins than the Wolverines.
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After seeing five-star freshman Bryce Underwood in action during Michigan's annual spring game, more and more analysts are buying the Wolverines in 2025. In 247Sports' updated win projections for SEC and Big Ten teams, there were six teams that are projected to win more than Michigan. Brad Crawford has the Wolverines winning 8.5 games this year -- one of those wins coming against Ohio State.

"Don't overlook that Week 2 road trip to Oklahoma for Sherrone Moore's team," wrote Crawford. "Expect the Wolverines to be better in 2025 and potentially be in College Football Playoff contention by November, but traveling to play a team from the SEC with a first-year starting quarterback could spell trouble. Nebraska hasn't beaten Michigan since 2013, but it could happen this season with what the Huskers have returning. And yes, that's a win over Ohio State in the season finale. Until the Buckeyes prove they can beat the Wolverines on the field, Michigan is the favorite in that game regardless of record."

Crawford has Michigan on par with LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Indiana at 8.5 wins. The best of the best are Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State, who all have a projected 10.5 wins in 2025.

The Wolverines had a bit of a curveball come on Monday, when it was reported Sherrone Moore was expected to sit two games for Michigan this year, stemming from deleted text messages between him and Connor Stalions. Michigan is expected to be without Moore for Week 3 (Central Michigan) and Week 4 (at Nebraska) for the entirety of the week(s). While CMU shouldn't challenge the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, it's never easy to play in Lincoln -- especially without your head coach.

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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