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.

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.

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,

Attention has quickly shifted to next season, with several publications releasing early top-25 rankings Tuesday for 2025. Michigan didn’t finish in the top 25 this year with an 8-5 record, but there’s reason for optimism heading into next season after rattling off three straight wins to close 2024,