Michigan sits at No. 25 in the latest GIE ratings after a 27–9 home loss to Ohio State in Week 14—a decisive defeat that underscored the gap between the Wolverines and their conference rival. At 9–4, Michigan has work to do to salvage what's been an uneven season, and the lopsided nature of that loss (being outscored 27–9 at home) signals real execution issues down the stretch. The model rates them at 12.4, reflecting a team caught between bowl-game respectability and the kind of inconsistency that keeps them out of the playoff conversation. With the regular season winding down, Michigan needs to find cleaner football to finish strong.