Over the course of the past two weeks, the program has revealed a new theme for 2025 — "Team [over] Me". This culminated in a video released by Michigan Football's social media accounts on Tuesday, giving fans a first look at 'Team 146' in winter workouts.

The content arm of college sports' governing body has Michigan ranked 23rd in their fresh batch of 2025 rankings. NCAA's Stan Becton said Michigan's ranking was the hardest to place of any of the top 25 teams.

The higher rated of the two is 2026 Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith four-star wide receiver Travis Johnson. The 6-foot-3, 165-pound wideout was visited by head coach Sherrone Moore, general manager Sean Magee, offensive coordinator Chip Lindsay, and running backs coach Tony Alford.

Early" Top 25 rankings for next season, and the Michigan Wolverines came in at No. 21. All things considered, it seems like a fair spot for a team that finished the 2024 season at 8-5 and ranked outside of the final Top 25.

Michigan appears to have its work cut out of it if it's looking to climb back in the College Football Playoff picture, at least according to analysts.

Ty Haywood is a five-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #18 player in the 2025 class, the #4 OT and the #6 player in the state of Texas. He currently attends Ryan High School in Denton, Texas.

Rivals recruiting service released its final top-250 rankings for the 2025 recruiting class and there were several Michigan football players ranked. Two Wolverines finished with five-star rankings: Bryce Underwood and Nate Marshall.