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Earlier this year, we put out a handful of too early bold predictions, which, of course, may or may not come true — such is the nature of making a bold prediction.
Now, we’re going the other way with it, making more predictions, and ones that we feel a lot more confident about, even before spring practices have begun.
Some of this comes from having spoken to people in the know, but mostly, call it a good feeling, after following trends and what-have-you, in regards to how things tend to go for both Michigan and in college football.
Wolverines fans are yearning for wins after the maize and blue went 9-4, and we feel like there will be a lot to like about the 2020 team.
So without further ado…
10 predictions that will absolutely come true for Michigan football in 2020
1. The offense will look more like it did against MSU and Indiana, but all season long
Though we’re not particularly sure exactly what it will look like, and that’s entirely due to the quarterback battle.
If Dylan McCaffrey wins, Michigan will certainly be more run-heavy. If it’s Joe Milton, expect a little more balance.
Regardless, Michigan’s run game should be consistent compared to last year, as both Hassan Haskins and Zach Charbonnet got important, requisite experience that they were lacking previously — not to mention the re-addition of Chris Evans to the group.
But a lot will be riding on the offensive line, which will be reloading with new starters everywhere except right tackle. However, we feel like reloading is the right word there, because we’ve seen Ed Warinner’s track record, predating his time at Michigan, and there’s certainly more talent in the OL room than there has been in previous years. With key players who have experience returning — Ryan Hayes, Andrew Stueber — we think while there might be some early drop-off from the previous group, this one should round into form quickly.
However, everything depends on the quarterback position.
Though, this is the first time since 2016 that a quarterback, whoever it is, enters the season not having to learn a new offense in Ann Arbor. So whoever wins, the group as a whole will be more than ready to implement Josh Gattis’ speed-in-space offense.