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There were some minor changes around the top-ten of the AP top 25 college football rankings, but plenty more movement near the bottom of the poll as we come out
The Michigan Wolverines rolled past the Maryland Terrapins, 45-20, on Saturday, improving to 9-2 and remaining in the mix for the College Football Playoff. Here are our grades for each position group.
"This whole season we've been preaching to peak at the perfect time," Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood said. "I feel like it's coming along."
Michigan took care of business on Saturday in College Park. The Wolverines marched into Maryland and left with a 45-20 win to move Michigan to 9-2 on the season
The Buckeyes, for the 13th straight week, are the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25. Michigan checked in at No. 15 before hosting its biggest game of the season.
How will the Big Ten's showing in Week 13 be reflected in the updated US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.
Up next is the regular-season finale against Ohio State, a game not only for bragging rights but could help determine Michigan’s postseason fate. A win over the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes, 11-0 and tied atop the Big Ten standings, and the Wolverines have a real claim to make the 12-team playoff field.
The Fighting Irish led 35-0 after one quarter of football. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns on just eight carries. The Notre Dame offense ran for 324 yards on just 24 rushes — 13.7 yards per rush — with six touchdowns.
Michigan is 3-0 in the Big Ten Championship Game, having won three straight titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Oregon defeated Penn State 45-37 in last year’s conference title game.