Michigan football slips slightly in ESPN FPI after bye week as Penn State looms
Even with a rebound in SP+ efficiency, the newest ESPN Football Power Index adjustment puts Michigan in a slightly lower projection heading into its next game.
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Even with a rebound in SP+ efficiency, the newest ESPN Football Power Index adjustment puts Michigan in a slightly lower projection heading into its next game.
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