College Football Top 25: Spring practice 2016 edition

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Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call during the second half in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. The Wolverines win 41-7 over Florida to claim the Citrus Bowl Championship. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call during the second half in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. The Wolverines win 41-7 over Florida to claim the Citrus Bowl Championship. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Michigan has the most hype surrounding it of any team in college football right now. The return of Jim Harbaugh to his alma mater as the head coach has gone swimmingly after just one season, leading the Wolverines out of the Big Ten’s middle of the pack and into the top-three conversation with a 10-3 mark.

What better way to end the season than with a win against Florida in absolute blowout fashion. Harbaugh has turned this program back into a winner, but will need to beat his top rivals, Michigan State and Ohio State, on a consistent basis in order to be considered the best team in the conference, but so far he’s 0-for-2.

The Wolverines will be losing starting quarterback, and Iowa transfer, Jake Rudock who surpassed all expectations this season, passing for over 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns. The Wolverines are, however, returning leading rusher De’Veon Smith and top receivers Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh.

If Harbaugh can see this much success with a Brady Hoke roster, imagine what he can do with his own recruits, says everyone. Well, the fiery head coach is bringing in the No. 6 recruiting class in the country, according to Scout.

Although his recruiting tactics are questionable, they seem to be working for Harbaugh as he landed the nation’s No. 1 prospect, Rashan Gary.

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