The end of the 2025 season did not go to plan for Michigan, as a loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl was posted. However, with the way the roster is constructed right now, there's no reason to believe that new head coach Kyle Whittingham can't help this team push for a CFP spot next season.
However, a lot of that is going to depend on what happens with 5-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. The standout QB recently said that he's going to sit down with his family once the campaign ended to think about his future.