Michigan is still in the hunt for a Big Ten championship and a spot in the playoff. To achieve either of those goals, the Wolverines must beat Northwestern, Maryland and Ohio State to close the regular season. The Wildcats (5-4, 3-3) figure to put up a fight.

No. 18 Michigan had a hiatus from the College Football Playoff last season, but the Wolverines have made three of the last four -- including a 2023 national championship. Heading into the home stretch of the season, the program still has an outside shot to reach the postseason again.

The struggling Michigan Wolverines football program has a chance to save its season this weekend when it takes on the Northwestern Wildcats in the George Jewett Trophy rivalry game.

It’s time for Michigan’s passing offense to evolve and run more passing plays under center and in the pistol. New Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has heavily favored the offense being run out of the shotgun, but a more varied approach could be coming.

Plus, is Michigan more likely to win a men's basketball national title or beat Ohio State and return to the College Football Playoff?

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore emphasized the importance of getting players healthy as the team approaches the latter part of the season.