Magazines: Michigan football a playoff contender, but step back expected

College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (2) is tackled by Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett (23) and Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) during the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Michigan beat Alabama 27-20.Neil Blake | MLive.com

Michigan is a top-10 team entering 2024 according to the three national college football publications, and each one has their spin on how the Wolverines might fare this fall.

“No Jim Harbaugh, no problem,” writes the editors at Lindy’s Sports, who ranked Michigan No. 6 in their preseason poll. It was the highest preseason ranking of the three.

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