After three straight college football playoff appearances in the four-team era, Michigan didn’t come close to making the inaugural 12-team field last season. Can the Wolverines get back there in 2025?

Experts don’t think so. A scan of national predictions reveals little love for Michigan, ranked No. 14 in the two major preseason polls. Michigan, like most teams, opens its season this weekend. The Wolverines host New Mexico on Saturday night.

Here are what various outlets predicted for Michigan and the playoff field.

None of the nine panelists for CBS Sports picked Michigan to make the playoff. One, Shehan Jeyarajah, tagged Michigan as the most overrated team in the country. “It’s great to see the Wolverines solidify the quarterback position with the addition of Bryce Underwood and Mik

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