Michigan is now second only to Alabama as the favorite to win the national championship, according to Westgate Las Vegas Superbook. U-M opened at 15-1 in January behind Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson, Ohio State and Baylor, but are now 7-1 behind the Crimson Tide's 6-1.

Oklahoma, Clemson and Ohio State, which returns only three starters on each side of the ball, are at 8-1, while Michigan State dropped from 20-1 to 30-1.