AP Top 25 Poll

#1 Michigan Wolverines

2023

Overall Record

13-0

Last Game

vs Iowa W 26-0

Conference Record

10-0

Next Game

@Alabama 01/01/2024

FILE -Pinnacle High School quarterback Dylan Raiola, the top prospect for the 2024 class, gestures after the crowd began to chant his name during a timeout in an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Minnesota, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Dylan Raiola of Buford, Georgia, the 247Sports composite's No. 6 overall prospect, is considered Nebraska's top recruit since national championship quarterback Tommie Frazier signed in 1992. Raiola had previously given pledges to Ohio State and Georgia, but the Huskers got his signature after he made an official visit last weekend.(Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Big Ten Signing Day: Ohio State class ranked best in conference. Penn State, Michigan next in line

Ohio State hasn’t played in the Big Ten championship game in three years, but it remains the conference’s top program in recruiting.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a news conference after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 26-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to recruiting and impermissible coaching

Saline High School quarterback CJ Carr, right, stands next to his grandfather Lloyd Carr, left, Nov. 14, 2023 in Saline, Mich. Carr will be among the hundreds of football players to sign a national letter of intent this week, sealing his commitment to join Notre Dame, but no one has a story quite the same. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

CJ Carr, grandson of ex-Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and All-America Tom Curtis, to sign at Notre Dame

FILE - Virginia's running back Mike Hollins (7), who survived a shooting that left three of his teammates dead, runs out on the field before an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Hollins is one of three recipients of college football’s Comeback Player of the Year Award announced Monday, Dec. 18. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf, File)

UVA’s Mike Hollins, Michigan’s Blake Corum, Holy Cross’ Jacob Dobbs win Comeback Player of the Year

Iowa running back Leshon Williams, center, runs from Michigan linebacker Junior Colson, left, defensive back Rod Moore (9) and defensive end Jaylen Harrell, right, during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Linebacker Junior Colson of top-ranked Michigan wins Lott IMPACT Trophy

FILE - Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison plays against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Ohio State’s Harrison, Illinois’ Newton and Northwestern’s Braun take AP’s top Big Ten honors

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is The Associated Press Big Ten offensive player of the year, Illinois end Jer’Zhan is defensive player of the year and Northwestern’s David Braun is coach of the year.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 26-0. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Michigan to make 21st appearance in Rose Bowl Game for first meeting with Alabama since 2012

Top-seeded Michigan will face Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) celebrates with head coach Jim Harbaugh after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 26-0. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal

Top-seeded Michigan will face Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 26-0. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

AP Top 25: Michigan is No. 1 for first time in 26 seasons, Georgia’s streak on top ends at 24 weeks

Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since its won its last the national championship in 1997, and Georgia slipped to No. 6 after its 29-game winning streak was snapped by Alabama.

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (93) strikes a pose in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers during the first quarter of the Big 12 Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out

Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama are in the College Football Playoff. Florida State is not and is the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history.

Michigan running back Kalel Mullings (20) is tackled by Iowa defenders during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Iowa defense slows down No. 2 Michigan, but stagnant offense costly for No. 18 Hawkeyes

No. 18 Iowa won the Big Ten West by mucking things up for everyone else. The Hawkeyes’ strategy failed them Saturday.

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

No. 2 Michigan beats No. 18 Iowa 26-0 for Big Ten title, likely to claim top playoff seed

Blake Corum scored twice, tying the school record for touchdown runs with 55, and No. 2 Michigan beat No. 18 Iowa 26-0 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game to likely take the top seed in the College Football Playoff.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs to the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

No. 16 Iowa embraces underdog role as it takes on No. 2 Michigan in Big Ten title game

Iowa defensive end Joe Evans spent six years defying the odds, going from walk-on linebacker to all-conference defensive end.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, front left, watches against Rutgers as analytics assistant Connor Stalions, right, looks on during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 23, 2023. A Michigan judge who champions peacemaking principles in court will preside over a hearing on Friday that will determine whether Jim Harbaugh can coach and close the regular season on the field with the third-ranked Wolverines. Attorneys for Harbaugh and the university are asking Judge Timothy P. Connors to at least temporarily lift the Big Ten’s penalty against him for a sign-stealing scheme. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, FILE)

No. 2 Michigan is a big favorite in Big Ten championship game. Third straight CFP bid is in sight

No. 2 Michigan is a heavy favorite entering the Big Ten championship game against Iowa in Indianapolis on Saturday night.

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins (34) runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins will enter the Big Ten championship game against Michigan on Saturday with 141 tackles, most among players at Power Five conference schools. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Hawkeyes’ Jay Higgins bided his time behind star Jack Campbell. Now he’s a top tackler in Power Five

Jay Higgins was never going to make anyone forget Jack Campbell. What he did instead was make a name for himself that will be long remembered in Iowa Hawkeyes lore just like Campbell.

Northwestern head coach David Braun walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Northwestern’s Braun named Big Ten coach of the year. Coaches vote 8 Michigan players to 1st team

Big Ten coaches have voted Northwestern’s David Braun coach of the year and put eight Michigan players on the all-conference first team.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after defeating Purdue in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. There could be some awkward trophy ceremonies around college football's championship weekend. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

College Football Picks: Awkward trophy ceremonies, CFP implications highlight championship weekend

There could be some awkward trophy ceremonies around college football’s championship weekend. From the Pac-12, where the winner is guaranteed to be one of the schools that helped collapse the conference, to the Big 12, where the commissioner was outwardly rooting against the favorite to win the cham

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Conference championships critical for College Football Playoff in last 4-team bracket

There’s been a love-hate relationship with conference championship games historically. This is a year to love the games that have occasionally been knocked for being a money grab, putting unbeaten teams at risk if they slip up against a lesser opponent and being a tough sell for fans.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks to catch a pass before an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis. When Jim Harbaugh and the University of Michigan have their day in court, trying to at least pause punishment from the Big Ten for a sign-stealing scheme, sports law experts will be among those watching how the extraordinary confrontation plays out. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Jim Harbaugh, set to return to sideline, wonders who could have it better than the No. 2 Wolverines

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is looking forward to taking some pregame hits in Indianapolis — friendly blows that will be delivered by his coach, Jim Harbaugh, who has completed the Big Ten’s suspension stemming from a sign-stealing investigation.

Michigan running back Blake Corum celebrates with fans after Michigan defeated Ohio State 30-24 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Fired Michigan assistant coach Chris Partridge says he had no knowledge of sign-stealing scheme

Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge says in a social media post he had no knowledge of the alleged in-person scouting and sign-stealing scheme for which the NCAA is investigating the Wolverines.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells to his team as they play against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz knows beating No. 2 Michigan would be tall task. He says ‘anything is possible’

Other than the people inside the Iowa football building and the team’s most optimistic fans, few expect the Hawkeyes to pose much of a challenge to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh says he would take less salary if it meant college athletes would be paid

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is ready to put his money where his mouth is if it means college football players and other athletes would be paid.

Washington safety Makell Esteen (24) runs with safety Mishael Powell (3) after making an interception against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season

The back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else on championship weekend.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks before a NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Ryan Day’s decisions may haunt him after No. 3 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio State for 3rd straight year

Ryan Day’s decisions in The Game may haunt him. Again. No. 3 Michigan beat No. 2 Ohio State 30-24 Saturday, making the most of aggressive calls by fill-in coach Sherrone Moore and taking advantage of Day’s approach that seemed conservative at times.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is chased by Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Without Harbaugh, McCarthy and No. 3 Michigan win third straight against No. 2 Ohio State, 30-24

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With Jim Harbaugh nowhere in sight, J.J. McCarthy and No. 3 Michigan stared down No. 2 Ohio State and ran the school’s win streak against the Buckeyes to three games with a 30-24 victory on Saturday in maybe the most consequential game in the history of the storied rivalry.

Michigan running back Blake Corum celebrates with fans after Michigan defeated Ohio State 30-24 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

No. 3 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio State 30-24 for 3rd straight win in rivalry

With Jim Harbaugh nowhere in sight and a scandal hanging over their heads, J.J. McCarthy and No. 3 Michigan stared down No. 2 Ohio State and ran the school’s win streak against the Buckeyes to three games with a 30-24 victory in maybe the most consequential game in the history of the storied rivalry

FILE - Michigan coach Bo Schembechler, left, meets with Ohio State coach Woody Hayes at an NCAA college football game. Woody and Bo were kindred spirits as they clashed during the 1970s in what became known as the 10-year Year War between Ohio State and Michigan. The mutual respect that has been a pillar of what is arguably college football’s greatest rivalry appears to be lacking these days — even among the coaches.(AP Photo/File)

Greatest of The Games: 6 of the most memorable meetings between Ohio State and Michigan

If it’s Michigan-Ohio State it is almost always a huge game. No rivalry has produced more games matching AP Top 25 ranked teams, top-10 matchups and top-five games.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Game has high stakes as No. 2 Ohio State travels to face Jim Harbaugh-less 3rd-ranked Michigan

J.J. McCarthy says beating Ohio State means everything. Ask any Buckeye, and he would say the same about Michigan.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy sits on the field with his back against a padded goalpost on Nov. 4, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Mich. McCarthy meditates roughly two hours before games. This week, amid a sign-stealing saga and a matchup with rival Ohio State, keeping his mind free from distractions is paramount. (AP Photo/Larry Lage)

No. 2 Ohio State plays at No. 3 Michigan in The Game with Big Ten championship game bid on the line

No. 2 Ohio State travels to play No. 3 Michigan on Saturday in The Game with a Big Ten championship game bid on the line.

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. The final game of Harbaugh's suspension will be served Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, keeping the former Michigan quarterback, who finally flipped the rivalry after a decade and a half of dominance by the Buckeyes, off the sideline as his team tries to make it three straight against Ohio State. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry boils as sign-stealing accusations increase “vitriol” on both sides

The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry has always been a bubbling cauldron of antagonism, bitterness and dislike — maybe even hate.

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison (18) celebrates after his touchdown against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

College football fans get ready to feast on rivalry games. Ohio State-Michigan highlights the menu

It’s rivalry week in college football. No game is bigger than No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Michigan for the Big Ten East title.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Big Ten East and path to playoff at stake in Ohio State-Michigan. Iowa goes for 10th win at Nebraska

No. 2 Ohio State visits No. 3 Michigan for the Big Ten East title on Saturday. The winner is all but assured a spot in the College Football Playoff if it takes care of business as a heavy favorite against Iowa in the conference championship game next week.

Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan (82) leaps past Maryland defensive back Beau Brade (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 31-24. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Plenty of drama -- on the field and off -- in Big Ten’s last season before westward expansion

The Big Ten welcomes Southern California, UCLA, Oregon and Washington to the fold in 2024. That includes two teams that are still in this season’s playoff race and another that’s a traditional power.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

J.J. McCarthy’s meditation routine helps him clear mind to lead No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 2 Ohio State

Michigan star quarterback J.J. McCarthy meditates roughly two hours before games. Amid a sign-stealing saga and a matchup with archrival Ohio State, McCarthy says his routine helps tremendously.

FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh signals for a touchdown while looking at the replay board during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis. When Jim Harbaugh and the University of Michigan have their day in court, trying to at least pause punishment from the Big Ten for a sign-stealing scheme, sports law experts will be among those watching how the extraordinary confrontation plays out. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Jim Harbaugh leans on ‘Ted Lasso’ to deal with challenges for No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 2 Ohio State

Jim Harbaugh is leaning on lessons from “Ted Lasso” to cope with the challenges that come with preparing No. 3 Michigan to face rival and second-ranked Ohio State amid a sign-stealing scandal that will keep him away from his team for a third straight game.