ESPN’s updated FPI projections for Michigan after Week 3

Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Michigan Wolverines efficiently handled their business against their historically weak non-conference competition by a 166-10 margin, earning themselves the No. 4 spot in ESPN’s updated Football Power Index (FPI) and No. 2 in overall efficiency.

The FPI has Michigan and Penn State primed for a top-10 showdown on Oct. 15, as both teams are expected to be heavy favorites in the matchups preceding that tilt. After Michigan State’s humbling loss to Washington, Michigan saw a jump of nearly 10% (from 68.3% to 78.1%) in its chances to regain control of the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The Wolverines were also awarded a bump in their odds to vanquish…