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No. 17 Michigan must win its remaining games to have a chance at the College Football Playoff.

Running back Justice Haynes will not play against Northwestern due to foot surgery, but some defensive pieces could return soon.

The College Football Playoff doesn't start for more than a month, but Michigan football is already in playoff mode.

The No. 17 Wolverines (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten ) have three games remaining on their schedule and are well aware that a victory in each is paramount if they are to make the postseason and not just a bowl game. The journey continues Saturday, Nov. 15, against Northwestern (noon, Fox) , which is fighting for a bowl berth at Wrigley Field.

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