This story will follow the Michigan Wolverines Football Program on their way back from being a regular Preseason favourite to regular final standings cock up. Michigan has collected 11 National Championships since its inception, most of which under the leadership of Head coach and Michigan Legend Fielding H. Yost. However, despite a number of pretentious seasons, the Wolverines locked up their last National Championship in 1997 under Lloyd Carr. The last undefeated season was achieved back in 1992. Since then, the program has seen its heights depths, but BCS Bowl Game appearances remained frequent. The overall deterioration of the program remains a concern and continued losses to Ohio State bring the Team onto the verge of the crisis. With the change in the NCAA Division I format, the program looks set to get back to the glory days. The new format also ensures 2 games against Ohio State each year, which could intensify the rivalry between the two teams, back to the level of the Bo Schembechler – Woody Hays days.

The University of Miami Hurricanes or better known as “THE U� is a program that has been struggling severely since their last National Championship in 2001. The big Rise of “The U� began in the 1980’s when Howard Schnellenberger reset the whole recruiting process of the Hurricanes, providing scholarships to exceptional athletes from the crime stricken areas of Miami and the greater area, which led to a huge talent pool to the wealthy Suburb of Coral Gables. Schnellenberger left “The U� in ’83 with a National Championship. Both of his successors, Jimmy Johnson and Denis Eriksson, continued those recruiting practises and added 3 more National Championships on their own, before the program was facing heavy sanctions for Booster infractions… After rebuilding the program, the U came back, but after 2001, the program struggled heavily with being stuck in mediocrity. Now the Program looks to come back and build a dynasty, just like in the good old days.

Texas A&M is one of the most underrated Programs in the country. With only 3 National Championships, It is the Program with the least Rings in these selections. The last Championship is also more than 70 years in the past, which is far too long for the guys in the Athletic Department. A&M has collected many Championships in other disciplines, and now they want to win Big on the Football stage too. Before the demise of the FBS, A&M looked set to join the SEC, to match up with Alabama and LSU on a more frequent basis. The new system ensures two such games against last year’s #1 and #2 ranked teams in the country each year, and freshman QB Johnny Manziel, or Johnny Football as he is often referred to, is one of the finest two threat QB’s in the country. The future of this program looks bright, and if Johnny Football can pull the team, College Station is going to erupt with joy over regular wins over Bama and LSU!

I was originally thinking of making a point system, as in Alabama is No.1 at the start of the sason so they get 10 and the second gets 9 etc., but since the best 12 teams make the playoffs, it is not guaranteed that every team in this ranking system will appear in the playoffs. Thus I have decided to apply this system on the side, like the Ap Poll which is not official and update it that way. So we will have two Champions: The BCS Champion and the AP Poll (I would call it the 'Daily Poll) Champion

Rodriguez era (2008–2010)
Following Carr's retirement, Michigan launched a coaching search that ultimately saw Rich Rodriguez lured away from his alma mater, West Virginia University. Rodriguez's arrival was the beginning of a major upheaval at Michigan. Rodriguez replaced the pro-style offense that had been used by Carr and replaced it with his spread offense. The offseason saw major attrition in Michigan's roster. The expected starting quarterback Ryan Mallett departed the program, stating that he would be unable to fit in a spread offense. Starting wide receivers Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington both decided to forgo their senior seasons and enter the NFL Draft. After the offseason ended, Michigan faced a depth crisis and was forced to start players with very little playing experience.

Michigan entered the 2008 season with uncertainty as to how the new regime would handle the transition. Michigan's season ended up being among the worst in the program's history, as the team posted a 3–9 record and missed a bowl game for the first time since 1974 and suffered their first losing campaign since 1967. The 2009 season saw many changes from the previous year. A new practice facility replaced Oosterbaan Fieldhouse as Michigan's indoor practice facility, and two new quarterbacks, Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson, became the focus of the offseason. The week before the season began, however, the Detroit Free Press accused the team of violating the NCAA's practice time limits. While the NCAA conducted investigations, Michigan won its first four games, including a last second victory against its rival Notre Dame. The season ended in disappointment, however, as Michigan went 1–7 in its last eight games and missed a bowl for the second straight season.

Rodriguez's final season began with new hope in the program, as Robinson was named the starting quarterback over Forcier. Robinson led the Wolverines to a 5–0 start, but after a defeat to Michigan State at home, the Wolverines finished the season 2–5 over their last seven games. Michigan did, however, qualify for a bowl game with a 7–5 record, and clinched its bowl berth in dramatic fashion against Illinois, with Michigan winning 67–65 in three overtime periods. The game was the highest combined scoring game in Michigan history, and saw Michigan's defense give up the most points in its history. Michigan was invited to the Gator Bowl to face Mississippi State, where it lost 52–14. The Michigan defense set new school records as the worst defense in Michigan history. In the middle of the season, the NCAA announced its penalties against Michigan for the practice time violations. The program was placed on three years probation and docked 130 practice hours, which was twice the amount Michigan had exceeded.

Rodriguez was fired following the bowl game, with athletic director David Brandon citing Rodriguez's failure to meet expectations as the main reason his dismissal. Rodriguez left the program winless against rivals Michigan State and Ohio State, and compiled a 15–22 record, the worst record of any head coach in Michigan history.

(2011–present)
Michigan announced the hiring of Brady Hoke on January 11, 2011. Hoke led the Wolverines to 11 wins in his first season, beating rival Notre Dame in Michigan's first night game at Michigan Stadium in a spectacular comeback. Despite losing to Iowa and Michigan State, the Wolverines finished with a 10–2 regular season record with their first win over Ohio State in seven years. The Wolverines received an invitation to the Sugar Bowl in which they defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies, 23–20, in overtime.

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