Big Ten · 2026

Michigan

2025 record 9–4 7–2 conference
Postseason Citrus Bowl L 27–41 vs Texas
Head coach Kyle Whittingham Year 1
Scheme Spread Option / 4-2-5
Conference
B+

Underwood + 7–2 Big Ten baseline and Portal #5 keep Michigan near the top tier; Whittingham Y1 variance and Citrus loss temper an A

Portal
B

Portal #5

Depth
B

Two-deeps exist; coaching transition is the cohesion watch

Market odds

To Win Big Ten
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 8.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #4 41 commits · 306.36 pts
Portal #5 17 commits· avg 87.5

Roster notes

Leading story

Whittingham Year 1 after Sherrone Moore was fired for cause (Dec 2025)

Offense

Bryce Underwood is listed QB1 over Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi. RB Jordan Marshall; WR Andrew Marsh / Jaime Ffrench / JJ Buchanan; TE Zack Marshall. OL: Blake Frazier / Evan Link / Jake Guarnera / Nathan Efobi / Andrew Sprague

Defense

Cameron Brandt / Trey Pierce / Enow Etta / John Henry Daley; Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng / Troy Bowles; Zeke Berry / Chris Bracy / Rod Moore / Jyaire Hill / Smith Snowden

Key offense

  1. 01
    Bryce Underwood QB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 202/335, 2,428 yds, 11 TD, 9 INT
    • 392 rush yds / 6 TD
  2. 02
    Jordan Marshall RB
    Returning
    • 2025: 150 carries, 932 yds, 10 rushing TD
    • 9 receptions, 92 yds
  3. 03
    Andrew Marsh WR
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 45 receptions, 651 yds, 4 TD

Key defense

  1. 01
    John Henry Daley EDGE
    Portal
    • 2025: 48 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 1 PD
  2. 02
    Chris Bracy S
    Portal
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 81 tackles, 1 INT, 9 PD
  3. 03
    Smith Snowden DB
    Portal
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 37 tackles, 2 INT, 9 PD