Fall camp is underway and the Michigan Wolverines are looking to find their way back to the top of the Big Ten. This year, there are more variables, and ESPN’s Bill Connolly said there are five things that can swing whether Michigan is a national championship contender, or just another team in 2026. The reality with Bryce Underwood is Michigan has paid him a lot of money to be one of the best players in the country. He is very talented, and we’re still buying the hype surrounding Underwood, but this is a big season for him. Whittingham is used to winning at Utah, but Michigan is a different animal.