Michigan remains at No. 18 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings for the second consecutive week, indicating they have not done enough to impress the selection committee.
The Wolverines, with an 8-2 record, must win their final two regular-season games against Maryland and No. 1 Ohio State to be considered for the playoff.
Their recent narrow victory over Northwestern, despite committing five turnovers, did not help their standing. The team's lack of significant wins against ranked opponents is a major factor hindering their progress in the rankings.
While Michigan has two losses to Oklahoma and USC, both of those opponents have improved their own rankings, making those losses age relatively well. The Big Ten conference has a strong presence in the rankings, with six teams listed.
Michigan debuted in the CFP rankings at No. 21 and made a slight climb before stalling at 18th after their close win against Northwestern and another previous close call against an unranked Big Ten opponent.
Their upcoming game against Maryland is seen as a favorable opportunity to improve their record, and a potential win against No. 1 Ohio State in their final regular-season game could significantly boost their playoff chances.
