Michigan’s 2024 college football schedule is brutal compared to its 2023 schedule. On top of that, Michigan fans have a ton of questions about the roster heading into the spring game. This combination is a prime breeding ground for pessimism.
There is no question the Wolverines will play some talented teams in the fall. They’ll open the season with Fresno State before hosting Texas. They also play conference newcomers in USC, Oregon and Washington.
While you’d still expect them to win Big Ten matchups against Indiana, Minnesota and Illinois, they have David Braun’s Northwestern team the week before The Game.