Big Ten
First Round: Lost 27-41 at Texas
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Western Michigan | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Oklahoma | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — UTEP | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Iowa | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Minnesota | A | Huntington Bank Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Penn State | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Indiana | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — Rutgers | A | SHI Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — Michigan State | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Oregon | A | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — UCLA | H | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Ohio State | A | Ohio Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.