Bryce Underwood and the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines are 8-2, with their two losses coming to the Oklahoma Sooners and the USC Trojans. They’re riding a four-game winning streak with a Week 13 match-up against the Maryland Terrapins.

Coming off a tight win in Wrigley Field against Northwestern, the Wolverines hit the road for another game. This week, Michigan heads to College Park to take on

Michigan remained at No. 18 after the walk-off win vs. Northwestern, indicating that perhaps the committee doesn’t think much of the young maize and blue. However, committee chair Hunter Yurachek begs to differ, noting on the conference call following the Week 12 reveal that they have high respect for the Wolverines.

A contract like that would rival Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart. According to USA Today, Smart has the highest yearly total pay among college head coaches at $13.28 million. It would be a substantial raise for Kiffin, as he’s reportedly making $9 million this season.

Private equity deal "would be the end of Michigan, as far as I can see, in the Big Ten conference," one member of U-M's Board of Regents said.

Not only did Texas lose at Georgia, but the manner of the 35-10 defeat offered little confidence in the Longhorns' playoff chances as a three-loss team. The offensive momentum they showed in wins over Mississippi State and Vanderbilt vanished against a more athletic defense.

Justice Haynes, Michigan football’s junior running back, will not suit up for the Wolverines against Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Wrigley Field. The star ball carrier missed the team’s most recent game against Purdue after suffering a right foot injury late in the contest against Michigan State.