The Wolverines are ranked pretty high on ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) heading into the season. Here’s where Michigan sits on the rankings as of now and what it means:

The Auburn Tigers managed to increase their stock last weekend despite not playing a game during week zero. In the latest Football Power Index ranking from ESPN, the Auburn Tigers have climbed one spot to No.

ESPN's updated FPI rankings are out for Week 1 of the 2025 season, with Texas at No. 1 and Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State close behind, setting the stage for early-season battles.