The expectation in 2024 is that Michigan football will take a step back after winning the national championship. It makes sense given the schedule, personnel losses and coaching change.
But how much of a step back do many expect Michigan to make?
The profit and loss projection for 2023 was set at 10.5, with possible declines occurring against Penn State It is Ohio State. This year, the Wolverines Texas, USC, washington, Oregonand Ohio State on the schedule – all games where it wouldn’t exactly be a surprise if the Maize and Blue falter.
On3’s Jesse Simonton analyzed each Big Ten team’s wins and losses above and with Michigan football set at 9.5, he feels he’s about right for 2024.
If the Wolverines can get a quarterback who can at least perform at Cade McNamara’s level — and he’ll need help from an unproven wide receiver corps — then the Maize and Blue could exceed that number, given how strong the defense is. it must be. It helps that of the difficult games mentioned, all but two are also at home. But if the offense falters, then Michigan could achieve results below those win-loss totals.