That would be the third time under head coach Jim Harbaugh that the Wolverines went into Columbus with everything in the balance. Michigan football is in a prime position to go into Columbus with a trip to Indianapolis on the line once again. Ohio State wins the Big Ten.” Where do I think Michigan football will finish in the Big Ten East and who will win the Big Ten? Yet the Wolverines haven’t won there since 2000 and I don’t think they will this year. The Wolverines have a favorable schedule and have a good chance of heading to Columbus with a chance to win the Big Ten East. They’re not the hottest takes ever, but they’re the most realistic.”Ĭhris Peterson: “As far as the 2022 season goes, the outlook is pretty strong for Michigan Football. I believe Ohio State will win the Big Ten Championship also. Paul Keren: “I believe Michigan will finish second in the Big Ten East standings to Ohio State. I have the Wisconsin Badgers playing Ohio State in Indianapolis and I think the Buckeyes roll them.” The Wolverines go on to beat the Buckeyes in Columbus but due to the Big Ten’s opponent win percentage in the conference tiebreaker, the Buckeyes go on to Indianapolis. Whoever comes out of the East Division wins the conference in my opinion. I think Michigan enters the matchup in Columbus 10-1 against an undefeated Ohio State team. Josh LaFond: “I have Michigan finishing tied for first with Ohio State. I hate to admit it, but I think we see Ohio State beat Purdue and win the conference relatively easily.” As usual, the Big Ten West will probably be weaker than the East. Unfortunately, I think Michigan loses in a one-score game to Ohio State in Columbus this year. Can they repeat as Big Ten Champions? Here are our staff predictions:īrady Beck: “I think Michigan football finishes second in the Big Ten East. Michigan football is just over a month away from kickoff and coming off its best season in recent history. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan football game predictions vs.GBMWolverine staff predicts where Michigan football will end up in the Big Ten East and who will win the Big Ten. WHAT'S AHEAD: Michigan RB Blake Corum shows power with short-yardage TDs undefeated Maryland next Maryland's passing offense should give U-M's defense its first challenge. Not a tough one, but relative to the three games they've played so far, the Terrapins might look like Alabama.
MICHAEL COHEN: 10 unknowns about Michigan ahead of Big Ten play Shawn Windsorįinally, the Wolverines get a test. Ultimately, Maryland will shoot itself in the foot with penalties and the Wolverines will pull away after a tight first half. But Maryland will show the Wolverines that not all is perfect with that U-M defense. The Wolverines will win - they beat Maryland by 41 last year and have won six straight in the series. RAINER SABIN: Why Michigan's strong start suggests 2021 Big Ten title legacy lives on Jeff Seidelįinally, the Wolverines will play against a real team. With its bevy of weapons, Michigan should outgun Tagovailoa and Co. But no matter the month, the Terps go to battle with a suspect defense. Maryland tends to be a better team in September than November. WHAT AN HONOR: Michigan to name tunnel at Big House after ex-coach Lloyd Carr Rainer Sabin U-M’s D should be tested by Terps quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, Tua’s younger brother, who’s completing 77.3% of his passes with 10.2 yards per attempt and led a fourth-quarter rally to last week to survive an upset against SMU. Carlos MonarrezĪfter all the drama over the quarterbacks, this game should be decided by the Wolverines’ defense, which just pitched a shutout against UConn and has allowed only 17 points in three games. But it’s also difficult to imagine Maryland’s defense slowing the Wolverines enough for that to matter. It’s difficult to imagine Michigan’s defense silencing Tagovailoa the way it smothered quarterbacks from Colorado State, Hawaii and Connecticut.
Free Press sports writers share their predictions on the Michigan Wolverines' game against Maryland on Saturday (noon, Fox): Michael Cohen
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