Michigan Football Drops to No. 23, No. 22 After Oklahoma Loss

Michigan Wolverines football suffered a significant drop in rankings following their 24-13 loss to Oklahoma, falling to No. 23 in the AP Top-25 poll and No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. This marks a continued decline after starting the season ranked No. 14 and No. 15 in preseason and early polls, respectively. Oklahoma, by contrast, rose to No. 13 in the AP poll and No. 16 in the Coaches Poll after the victory, marking its highest ranking in two years. Michigan struggled offensively and defensively during the game, with missed opportunities and a freshman quarterback's inexperience contributing to the loss. Despite the setback, Michigan remains one of six Big Ten teams ranked this week, with Ohio State holding the No. 1 spot. The Wolverines will look to rebound when they host Central Michigan on September 13, with head coach Sherrone Moore serving a two-game suspension but coaching practices.