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Michigan wide receiver Donaven McCulley (1) runs the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) AP
"This whole season we've been preaching to peak at the perfect time," Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood said. "I feel like it's coming along."
There were some minor changes around the top-ten of the AP top 25 college football rankings, but plenty more movement near the bottom of the poll as we come out
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Poking holes in Ohio State for the last 10 weeks has felt a bit like nitpicking. The Buckeyes are 11-0 and have played just a single one-score game (Aug. 30 vs. Texas). They have the best defense in the sport, a Heisman Trophy quality quarterback and clearly the best wide receiver tandem — when healthy.
The Michigan Wolverines need to win their last two games of the regular season to have a chance at the College Football Playoff.
The headliner of the late window in college football is a matchup between No. 11 BYU and Cincinnati. The Cougars are on track to face Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game. Texas Tech and BYU are the only teams from the conference with just one loss against Big 12 competition.
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Senior WR could be returning to action for Michigan State football
Senior wide receiver Alante Brown has been out with an injury since the game against Boston College. In Iowa City, he is warming up in full pads, and could be nearing his return to the field. He has 5 catches for 47 yards in his MSU career, and has been an outstanding kick returner.
How will the Big Ten's showing in Week 13 be reflected in the updated US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.