Three keys to a Michigan victory vs. Colorado State

Excited to see this team back in action on Saturday! #GoBlue

Michigan fans can rejoice. Football is back in Ann Arbor on Saturday when the maize and blue will host Colorado State for the home opener.

Michigan is coming off of a magical season in 2021 where it defeated rival Ohio State to make it to the Big Ten Championship game. The Wolverines beat Iowa with ease to make their first College Football Playoff appearance. Ultimately, the maize and blue ended the season ranked No. 3 in the nation.

The Wolverines enter the 2022 season ranked No. 6 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and No. 8 in the AP Poll.

The Rams will enter Ann Arbor after finishing 3-9 in 2021, but Colorado State hired Jay Norvell away from Nevada where he coached the past five years. Colorado State not only changed its offensive philosophy with Norvell at the helm, but the Rams bring 59 new players onto the team from 2021.

Michigan is a heavy favorite to win the game against the Rams and here are our three keys for a Wolverines’ win on Saturday.

The game will be aired nationally on ABC on Saturday at noon EDT.

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