Michigan football’s shot at a playoff bid is virtually over. The Wolverines fell four spots to No. 19 in the penultimate rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee on Tuesday, three days after losing, 27-9, to No. 1 Ohio State.

Michigan football never appeared headed for a College Football Playoff season in 2025, despite some promise. Here are 3 biggest reasons why it failed.

Three-star offensive lineman Adrian Hamilton has flipped his commitment from Virginia Tech to Michigan. Hamilton is teammates with current Michigan pledge Tariq Boney at Washington (D.C.) St. John's. He is the fifth offensive lineman to join Michigan's 2026 recruiting class.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers square off for the Big Ten Championship No. 2 Indiana (12-0) vs. No. 1 Ohio State (12-0), Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Ohio State by 6.

Indiana football's loss to Ohio State shaped its success this season and will loom large over rematch, here's why.

One of the earlier commitments in the cycle, McWhorter was an Alabama legacy and lifelong fan, and despite having a Crimson Tide offer, he ended up choosing the Wolverines. He has since been a vocal recruiter for the maize and blue in the 2026 cycle.