Most early bowl projections have the Wolverines heading to Florida. But there's plenty to play for with four games left.

The No. 25 Michigan Wolverines face the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich.

The 2025 college football season is nearing the midway point, and as the weather cools around the country it's time for teams to separate themselves after a chaotic first six weeks of action.

If Michigan State does move on from head coach Jonathan Smith, here is a list of ten potential candidates that could take the reins:

Based on records to date, the Big Ten has five options for a fourth bid: Iowa, Nebraska, Washington, USC and Michigan. They have the same number of losses (two) but different resumes. Our assessment of their CFP prospects, from best to worst:

For the first time in over a month, Nebraska football will play the underdog at home. The Huskers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) opened as one-score underdogs for their ho