Michigan Wolverines 2026 Preview
No. 15Michigan are 1-0 in 2026. They went 9-4 (7-2 in the Big Ten). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
About Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Stadium, The Big House, is the largest stadium in the United States.
- Joined the Big Ten
- 1896
- Chief rivalries
- Ohio State (The Game), Michigan State (Paul Bunyan Trophy)
What changed for Michigan in 2026
- New head coach in Kyle Whittingham (Utah Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Jason Beck (Utah Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach) and new defensive coordinator in Jay Hill (BYU Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach)
- Bryce Underwood returns at QB after a freshman season of 2,428 yards, 11 TDs, and 9 INTs, as well as 392 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Jordan Marshall returns at RB after a freshman season of 932 yards and 10 TDs
- Top player in terms of receiving yards returns in Andrew Marsh (651 yards, 4 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start at WR in Texas transfer Jaime Ffrench (One game played in 2025; Four star recruit and number 9 WR in Class of 2025 per 247 Sports) and Utah transfer JJ Buchanan (played TE last season; 427 yards, 5 TDs)
- Returning four starting offensive lineman that allowed 21 sacks in 2025 (T-47th in CFB)
- 2025 PPG/YPG: 27.5 ppg (57th out of 136), 397.9 ypg (45th in CFB)
- Returning three starters on defense, with the top returner being CB Jyaire Hill (36 tackles). Three transfers are expected to start including Utah transfer DE John Henry Daley (11.5 sacks - 2nd in CFB)
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Michigan Wolverines 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | Home | W 13-12 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | Home | — |
| 3 | UTEP | Home | — |
| 4 | Iowa | Home | — |
| 5 | Minnesota | Away | — |
| 6 | Penn State | Home | — |
| 7 | Indiana | Home | — |
| 8 | Rutgers | Away | — |
| 9 | Michigan State | Home | — |
| 10 | Oregon | Away | — |
| 11 | UCLA | Home | — |
| 12 | Ohio State | Away | — |
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Michigan Wolverines betting FAQ
Michigan Wolverines play 12 games in 2026, 8 at home. They open against Western Michigan. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Michigan sits at No. 15 in Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25.
Michigan Wolverines play at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI. Michigan Stadium, The Big House, is the largest stadium in the United States.
Ohio State (The Game), Michigan State (Paul Bunyan Trophy). Michigan has been a Big Ten member since 1896.
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