The Michigan Wolverines season began with such promise. There was a new head coach, and a new order that was set to begin.

The playoffs were a reasonable expectation.

Seven weeks into the season, however, the playoff dream is dead. Michigan is 4-3 after a disastrous performance on offense last week against the Indiana Hoosiers.

They’re one of the worst offenses in the country. Their defense is incredible. That allows them to remain in every game that they play.

They have five games left on their schedule, and have to win two to become bowl eligible.

If they don’t?

Well..

Here’s our thoughts on how Michigan will fare in their final games of the regular season.

@ Rutgers

Somehow, Michigan is a 14-point favorite going on the road to face Rutgers. Rutgers is not good, but Michigan has not scored 14 points on offense without the help of a turnover since facing Iowa at the end of September.

Things are that bad on offense to where there are no layups for this team.…