The most painful blow came financially. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Michigan will lose roughly $30 million, with at least $20 million of that tied to a two-year postseason fine. That’s a big number, but Thamel noted the Wolverines could easily offset it with about $25 million in College Football Playoff revenue changes coming in 2026.

Some sophomores, who burst onto the scene during their freshman season, can be known to have sophomore slumps. But there are also freshmen who came on late in 2024, who are expected to take major leaps in 2025.

Coming up with a list on Wednesday, ranking the top second-year breakout players in 2025 across college football, Marshall ended up being ranked second of the 11 players who made the cut, just behind projected OSU QB starter Julian Sayin.

Dominic Zvada was snubbed by college football’s top kicking award last season, but ESPN continues to recognize his talent. The Michigan senior made the outlet’s All-America team, released on Monday, as the first-team placekicker.

The Michigan Wolverines football program has been handed a multimillion-dollar penalty and head coach Sherrone Moore has been given an additional suspension as part of a sign-sealing scandal involving former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions,

Wisconsin football failed to reach bowl eligibility last season, breaking a 23-year streak. ESPN analysts predict Wisconsin will again miss a bowl game in the 2025 season. The Badgers face a challenging schedule including Alabama,

At least some of the punishment the Michigan football program will face for the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal reportedly leaked ahead of the NCAA's Friday press conference.

Earlier this week, Billy Tucker of ESPN.com named his top 10 freshmen for the 2025 season and Syracuse cornerback/wide receiver Demetres Samuel Jr was ranked 8th on the list.