Michigan has once again been listed as one of the 16 teams that can win the title, according to Bud Elliot’s annual Blue Chip Ratio for 247Sports.
As Elliot explains, college football programs, “Need to sign more four- and five-star recruits (AKA “Blue Chips”) than two- and three-star players over the previous four recruiting classes.”
The Wolverines’ ratio came in at 54 percent, meaning they’ve secured commitments from slightly more four-star and five-star recruits than two or three-stars. When you include transfers, they bump up to 55 percent.
Michigan is one of three Big Ten schools included.