Michigan football closed the 2024 season strong, winning back-to-back games over ranked teams with wins over Alabama and Ohio State.
The Michigan Wolverines will have some new faces next season, but many of the defensive players from the bowl win will be back on the roster. Michigan football also signed the best high school quarterback in the country, who is part of the No. 6 2025 recruiting class.
That's in addition to some major additions from the transfer portal, especially on offense and the defensive line. Even though the Wolverines ended the 2024 season unranked, they have the 10th-best national title odds according to Vegas oddsmakers at 25-1.
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Ohio St, Texas 5-1
Georgia 6½-1
Oregon 7/1
Penn St 7½-1
Alabama, Notre Dame 15-1
Tennessee 18-1
Clemson 20-1
LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss 25-1
A&M 35-1
Miami 45-1
Florida, S Carolina 50-1
Auburn 60-1
USC 75-1
Louisville 90-1
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Texas and Ohio State are each listed as 5-1 favorites. Then, it's Georgia at 6.5-1, followed by Penn State at 7-1, Alabama and Notre Dame at 15-1, Tennessee at 18-1, and Clemson 20-1. Michigan football, LSU, and Ole Miss are 25-1 favorites to win it all next season.
Michigan women's basketball earned No. 5 seed in Big Ten tournament
The Michigan women's basketball team has won six of its last eight games heading into the Big Ten tournament and clinched the five seed on Sunday with a 78-69 win over Illinois. Michigan trailed by as many as 10 points but rallied back on the road, thanks to 19 points from Mila Holloway. Olivia Olson also scored 18 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out three assists. Olson was also 2-for-2 from 3-point range.
Michigan baseball/softball roundup
The Michigan Wolverines baseball team won a three-game series against Long Beach State on Sunday with a 7-6 win in the deciding game. David Lally Jr. got the win after five strong innings allowing just one run on one hit with five strikeouts. Mitch Voit delivered at the plate with three hits, two home runs, and four RBI.
Matt Spear also hit two home runs in the win for Michigan baseball, which is now 6-4 overall. Michigan will play UCLA on Tuesday in a non-conference matchup. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.
Michigan softball capped off a 5-0 weekend in the Raliegh Times thanks to a 9-3 win over UNC Wilmington. The Wolverines grabbed a 5-0 lead after three innings and notched four solo home runs in the win. Lauren Putz was 3-for-3 with two bombs. Jessica Conway and Ella Stephenson also went yard in the win for the Michigan Wolverines.
Lauren Derkowski got the win in the circle after allowing three runs on five hits. She also had four strikeouts in her fifth win of the season. Michigan softball is now 13-6 in the season and will play North Carolina on Tuesday at 5 p.m.