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No. 20 Michigan Hosts Wisconsin on Saturday as Heavy Favorite in Run-Game Litmus Test

Sherrone Moore returns with Bryce Underwood entrenched at quarterback, with Billy Edwards Jr. a game-time decision for Wisconsin.

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Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 4 at 12 p.m. ET at Michigan Stadium on FOX.
  • Sportsbooks list Michigan by roughly 17.5 points with a total near 42.5, and predictive models broadly back a comfortable Wolverines win.
  • The matchup centers on Michigan’s 253.5 rushing yards per game led by Justice Haynes against Wisconsin’s nation-leading run defense allowing about 50 yards per game with no rushes over 20 yards allowed.
  • Michigan’s freshman Bryce Underwood is a dual-threat starter, while Wisconsin’s Billy Edwards Jr. remains questionable and Danny O’Neil is positioned to play if needed.
  • Michigan is 3-1 after a road win at Nebraska and welcomes Moore back from a two-game suspension; Wisconsin is 2-2 following a 27-10 loss to Maryland, has dropped six straight Big Ten games, and is 0-8 vs. ranked teams under Luke Fickell.