3 things that must happen for Michigan to run the table

The Wolverines need to run the table to make the College Football Playoff.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) looks to pass against Purdue during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) looks to pass against Purdue during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Get healthy

Michigan has the pieces needed to beat Ohio State. They just need to get as many players healthy as possible. Getting Rod Moore, Jimmy Rolder, Cole Sullivan, and Jaishawn Barham back on defense would be a game-changer.

Michigan is missing multiple starters on offense, too. Haynes is still out, and Evan Link was the starting left tackle before a leg injury knocked him out of the past three games, maybe the entire season.

Sherrone Moore hasn't said much about the return of either. Hogan Hansen is another who has been hampered with injuries. If he could stay healthy, if most of these pieces could get and stay heathy, Michigan can at least put its best foot forward over the next three weeks.

November has brought out the best in Michigan football. We'll see if that's stil true over the next few weeks.

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