Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines interim head coach Sherrone Moore talks on the sideline through the NCAA soccer recreation in opposition to the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State misplaced 30-24.
Although Michigan is the reigning nationwide champion, the primary high 25 ballot doesn’t actually appear to respect it as such.
Michigan is ranked No. 9, which is clearly a great place to be in for nearly some other group within the NCAA. However for a group coming off of one of the vital dominant seasons we’ve seen in recent times? That’s fairly low.
In actual fact, it’s traditionally low, in line with the Related Press.
“The defending nationwide champion Wolverines mentioned goodbye to teach Jim Harbaugh, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and 12 different gamers who had been chosen in April’s NFL draft. All that attrition led to Michigan receiving the bottom preseason rating for a defending nationwide champion since 2011, when Auburn was No. 23 after the departure of Cam Newton.“
Even with out Jim Harbaugh and the variety of gamers who left for the NFL draft, you’d suppose Michigan would possibly nonetheless be one of many seven or so groups within the nation. We’ll see the place the Wolverines stand by the top of the yr.
