The Michigan Wolverines’ backfield has taken a significant hit, as star running back Justice Haynes is set to undergo surgery on his right foot. The junior transfer has been a vital part of Michigan’s offense this season,

3. Nobody needs the head coach to throw his team under the bus after a win, or anytime, really. But Moore’s defenses of the passing game are starting to ring hollow as the Wolverines and their five-star quarterback continue to muddle through mistakes and missed opportunities.

There's still time left to improve, but even at 7-2 overall, Michigan football isn't getting enough out of its passing attack.

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Michigan stands at 7-2, but the Wolverines haven't found a great rhythm even against weaker opponents in the Big Ten.

With a lot of projections having UofM in the Citrus Bowl, that most likely comes to fruition if the Wolverines finish the year 9-3. After the bye week, Michigan will have back-to-back road games at Northwestern and Maryland, both of which they should be expected to win.

Kickoff for the Wolverines’ next game on Nov. 15 against Northwestern has been set for 12 p.m. Eastern and air on FOX as part of the network’s “Big Noon Saturday” coverage, the Big Ten announced Monday. The game will start at 11 a.m. locally from Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

The Michigan Wolverines head into a bye week at 7-2 and are hoping to win out for a chance to make the College Football Playoff. Right now, it may not be the most likely outcome, unless fans are banking on yet another win over Ohio State.