Expectations
Trent Knoop
Overview
What was once viewed as a monumental matchup on a national stage, may have lost some luster after last weekend’s debacle from Washington.
I do believe some won’t take Washington as seriously as they should, but the maize and blue will. The Huskies are a fairly experienced team on the offensive side of the ball — they return all five starting offensive linemen from last year — and they will want to avenge last week when they only scored seven points.
The energy will be rocking in the Big House for the primetime matchup, and I look for the Wolverines to prevail at the end.
Predictions
- Cade McNamara throws for 300 yards
- Michigan gets 4 sacks as a team
- Michigan 28, Washington 14
Isaiah Hole
Overview
Michigan is going to get a much better showing by Washington than Montana did a week ago, so it’s that much more imperative that the Wolverines get out to a fast start. The Huskies have their backs against the wall and will come out fired up and will score early due to a stellar scripted drive, but the Wolverines defense will do as it did last week and acclimate. However, UW has better talent than WMU, so it won’t shut it down completely.
On the other side of the ball, Michigan’s offensive line looks to be every bit a strength, and though Washington has bulk up front, the run game continues to look very good for the Wolverines. It won’t be a repeat of last week, but Hassan Haskins, Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards will manage to wear down the defense enough to allow Cade McNamara to attack in the passing game.
I expect a much tougher game than last week, which might cause some consternation amongst the fanbase, given what happened to Washington a week ago, but the Wolverines ultimately prevail in a game that doesn’t end up as close as the final score suggests.
Predictions
- Dylan Morris passes for sub-60% and throws 2 INT.
- The run game accumulates over 250 yards.
- Michigan 27, Washington 21
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