US LBM Coaches Poll: All three remaining Michigan opponents ranked

Michigan football has passed the point of no return after losing to the previously 2-6 Michigan State Spartans on Saturday. Last year, the Wolverines finished ranked despite having four losses, given who the losses were to. They’ll receive no such grace this year, even if they win out.

That’s because the teams that Michigan has beaten aren’t very good, and the upcoming teams on the schedule, UCLA aside, also aren’t very good.

Both Oregon and Ohio State are three-loss teams, with the latter’s third loss coming courtesy of the former this Saturday. More losses may come for either team, but the Wolverines aren’t likely to win any of the remaining three games on the schedule — at the Ducks, hosting the Bruins, or at the Buckeyes.

The latest US LBM Coaches Poll is out, and all three of Michigan’s remaining opponents are ranked. Oregon returns after beating OSU, and is now 19th. UCLA is fourth, and the Buckeyes are 20th. Former opponents, Indiana and Iowa, are ranked fifth and 15th, respectively.

Here are the full rankings:

Schools Dropped Out

No. 19 Missouri; No. 23 Northwestern;

Others Receiving Votes

Duke 172; Missouri 147; Oklahoma State 27; Northwestern 17; Illinois 13; North Texas 7; Louisville 6; Liberty 6; Wisconsin 5; Oklahoma 2; Minnesota 2; Air Force 

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