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3 reasons to still believe Michigan can make College Football Playoff

Michgan football has to win out to make the College Football Playoff and here are three reasons to believe that could happen.

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) talks to teammates before a play against Purdue during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan football has a bye week this week, before opening a critical three-game stretch with a road game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field.

Wins over Northwestern, Maryland, and Ohio State are needed if Michigan football wants to make the College Football Playoff.