Michigan is one of 12 teams ESPN wrote that improved their College Football Playoffs through their offseason roster moves.

Michigan’s football program appeared to have its 2026 recruiting class finalized during the early signing period from Dec. 3-5, welcoming 27 prospects into the fold. But a lot has transpired since then.

ESPN believes Kyle Whittingham and the Michigan Wolverines have a legitimate chance to make it to the College Football Playoff in 2026. Here’s why:

Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt weighed in with his thoughts Monday on his podcast and YouTube show, spotlighting the five games on the Big Ten slate he expects will have the biggest impact on the conference race. Here was his list. This was an easy choice for the top of the list and shouldn't get much debate.

College football doesn’t need an extra reason to feel loud, but rivalry week always finds one. These matchups carry old geography, old grudges, and the kind of pressure that makes a routine snap feel like a season-defining moment.

4-star Novi Detroit Catholic Central wide receiver Samson Gash, the state's fastest player, officially signed with Michigan State football Wednesday.

The Michigan Football 2026 Spring Game officially has a date. Head coach Kyle Whittingham also announced the program’s spring captains, as well as the spring leadership council members:

The Hoosiers again loaded up after their magical title run, while a handful of teams with new coaches struggled to make waves in the January window.