Thus, Michigan came in ranked No. 14 in the eyes of the coaches, indicating there's some strong rebound potential after last season's 8-5 record. The only other ranked opponent on the schedule is No. 2 Ohio State -- a team that lost four straight to the Wolverines and also has to play No. 1 Texas, No. 3 Penn State, and No. 12 Illinois.

The preseason Coaches Poll top 25 dropped Monday, giving college football fans their first look at an official set of rankings entering the 2025 season. The top was loaded with plenty of familiar programs,