What's next for Michigan after the Week 6 loss to Washington? Closer look at the Wolverines' upcoming clashes

Michigan suffered its second defeat of the 2024 college football season to Washington on Saturday. In a rematch of the national championship game in January, the Huskies pulled off a 27-17 victory, adding further woes to the Wolverines’ bid to retain the title.

Sherrone Moore’s team had earlier recorded a 31-12 loss to Texas in Week 2 as the Longhorns blew out the Wolverines in The Big House. The latest loss to Washington outlines the program's struggles to remain a contender in the realm following Jim Harbuagh’s exit.

To make a return to the College Football Playoff this season, Michigan can no longer afford to lose another game in the rest of the regular season. The Wolverines, though, have a few tough games coming their way in the next couple of weeks.

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Michigan's schedule for the rest 2024 college football season

Michigan embark on its first bye of the season in Week 7 following its loss to Washington as it looks to bounce back.

The Wolverines make a trip to Champaign to play Illinois when they return from their bye in Week 8. The Fighting Illini were on bye this week following their loss to Penn State in Week 5, boasting a 4-1 record.

Michigan hosts in-state rival Michigan State in Week 9 as they rekindle their long-term rivalry. The Wolverines have won the last two editions of the series and will hope to keep that up when the Spartans visit Ann Arbor.

Oregon will be the next opponent of the Wolverines in Week 10. The Ducks have been impressive this season and will pose a big challenge to Sherrone Moore's team. This will be their first meeting in the Big Ten.

Sherrone Moore and his team plays on the road in Week 11, making a trip to Bloomington to play Indiana. The Hoosiers have so far performed beyond expectations this season and will be out to get a crucial victory against the Wolverines.

Northwestern comes to Ann Arbor in Week 13 after the Wolverines had taken their second bye of the season in Week 12. The Wolverines have won their last seven games against the Wildcats since 2011 and will hope to continue the streak.

Michigan will once again end its regular season with an encounter against Ohio State. Known as “The Game,” one of college football's top rivalries will see both teams square up. The Wolverines have won the last three games in the series but face a difficult task maintaining the streak.

Considering the number of top games looming ahead for the Wolverines, their playoff hopes in an expanded 12-team format are in great danger. They cannot afford any more losses, as already mentioned before, but that appears to be a daunting task, seeing the team’s performances so far.