Bleacher Report Predicts Michigan’s 2017 Win Total

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 03: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Hawaii Warriors on September 3, 2016 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Bleacher Report’s Greg Wallace predicted the record for the top 25 football teams and here’s what he wrote (and predicted) for Michigan:

Jim Harbaugh has done an excellent job making Michigan relevant again. The Wolverines are 20-6 in his two seasons in Ann Arbor, with a pair of 10-win campaigns. However, his true success will be measured by how many Big Ten and national titles he brings back to the Big House.

Taking that next step will be challenging this fall. The Wolverines return only five starters, including only one on defense after suffering serious graduation and NFL draft losses, including Heisman Trophy finalist Jabrill Peppers.

Michigan does have plenty of talent, led by emerging defensive end star Rashan Gary, but there could be some bumps in the road in 2017.

The season opens in Arlington, Texas against Florida, and Michigan also must travel to Penn State and Wisconsin before finishing the season at home against Ohio State. This fall could see a step back to take two forward.

Predicted record: 8-4