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Michigan football came roaring out of the gates in 2021, looking more like the dominant Wolverines team one would expect from the winningest team of all time. But what does that mean in terms of advanced analytics?
The maize and blue moved up 15 spots in ESPN FPI and is now ranked No. 13 in that metric. While the won-loss record is still an anticipated 8-4, the margins for all of them changed. One game that was expected to be a big, obvious loss for Michigan now enters the toss-up category, for instance. Other games that were toss-ups are now very likely wins in the eyes of ESPN.
Take a look at the win expectancy for the Michigan Wolverines now that Week 1 is in the books.
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