Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines interim head coach Sherrone Moore talks on the sideline throughout the NCAA soccer sport towards the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State misplaced 30-24.
Although Michigan is the reigning nationwide champion, the primary prime 25 ballot doesn’t actually appear to respect it as such.
Michigan is ranked No. 9, which is clearly a great spot to be in for nearly some other crew within the NCAA. However for a crew coming off of one of the crucial dominant seasons we’ve seen lately? That’s fairly low.
In truth, it’s traditionally low, in line with the Related Press.
“The defending nationwide champion Wolverines mentioned goodbye to educate Jim Harbaugh, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and 12 different gamers who have been chosen in April’s NFL draft. All that attrition led to Michigan receiving the bottom preseason rating for a defending nationwide champion since 2011, when Auburn was No. 23 after the departure of Cam Newton.“
Even with out Jim Harbaugh and the variety of gamers who left for the NFL draft, you’d assume Michigan would possibly nonetheless be one of many seven or so groups within the nation. We’ll see the place the Wolverines stand by the tip of the yr.
