According to Bill Connelly’s S&P+ data, Michigan is tabbed as the No. 10 program for 2018.
Connelly’s model, which takes into consideration recent history, returning production, and recruiting, has Ohio State (No. 1), Notre Dame (No. 7), Penn State (No. 8), Michigan State (No. 11) and Wisconsin (No.12) – all teams Michigan will face next year.