Michigan football finished 8-5 last season, but expectations around Ann Arbor are quite high heading into the 2025 season. The Wolverines ended the season in 2024 with big wins against rival Ohio State and Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

According to ESPN, Michigan has an uphill climb if it wants to win its second national championship in three years. The cable sports network unveiled its annual Football Power Index (FPI) ratings on Tuesday,

Michigan has a 25.3% chance of making the College Football Playoff and a 1% chance of winning the championship, according to ESPN. So, you're telling me there's a chance?