When the 2025 college football season kicks off next week, the Michigan Wolverines will feel like they have a great shot at making the College Football Playoff for the fourth time in five seasons. Ranked 14th in the preseason AP Poll, this would not be a shock to anyone nationally, and indeed, many are expecting the Wolverines to do enough to make the now-expanded 12-team field.

Still, to actually make the playoff, Michigan needs to go at least 9-3; even a 10-2 record does not guarantee a postseason berth. Therefore, unless the Wolverines are essentially flawless (as was the requirement in the four-team playoff era), they will need some help from other teams across the nation. Fortunately, that idea is not too far-fetched. Here are three things that could really help Michigan’s CFP chance

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