Michigan’s FPI metrics compared to Ohio State and Northwestern

The Michigan Wolverines may be just 5-5 on the season, but they still have a lot to play for. Michigan still needs one win in their last two games to become bowl-eligible. Michigan’s final two contests are a home tilt against the 4-6 Northwestern Wildcats and a road matchup against the rival No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1).

Per ESPN’s FPI (Football Power Index), Michigan has an 80.2% chance of beating Northwestern and just a 7% chance of defeating Ohio State.

Here’s a look at other FPI metrics and where Michigan ranks compared to Northwestern and Ohio State.

FPI

Ohio State - No. 1 (25.9)

Michigan - No. 42 (5.9)

Northwestern - No. 79 (-2.6)

Strength of record

Ohio State - No. 4

Michigan - No. 46

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