Michigan appears to have its work cut out of it if it's looking to climb back in the College Football Playoff picture, at least according to analysts.

Monday will mark the final game in the 2024 college football season when Notre Dame and Ohio State battle it out for the national title, but there is plenty of

On3’s Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman put together their list of who they think will be the best of the best in 2025, even as the national championship game has yet to take place culminating the 2024 season. And the Wolverines come in ranked No. 12 in their estimation.

Judkins, who transferred from Ole Miss last offseason, has inserted himself as one of the top playmakers for the Buckeyes this season. Since the 13-10 loss to Michigan that ended their regular season, Ohio State has been on a tear — beating Tennessee, Oregon and Texas by a combined 59 points.

But these days, it takes the GDP of a small country to keep a roster intact in college football. Ohio State spent the money to do it in 2024. Penn State is trying to do it in 2025. The Nittany Lions,

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers continue receiving national praise after reeling in the No. 1 Transfer Portal Class in America during the winter window. It's no surprise the program remains in a position where there must be growth heading into the 2025 season,