3 Key Matchups for Michigan Football Against Rutgers
The Michigan Wolverines need a win. They are 4-3, and coming off what is the most demoralizing loss of the season. Their defense did not give up a touchdown in regulation. They were able to hold the opposing offense to 81 passing yards. We said the same thing during the week that Michigan played Penn State, but this time we mean it. If not now, when? The Michigan run game has been disappointing this season. They rank 101st in rushing yards-per-game this season. They were bad last week against Indiana, but have a much better chance this week to find some room to roam. If Jason Beck will stick with what works, running between the tackles, Rutgers’ defense is gettable. They’re ranked 127th in college football, giving up more than 200 rushing yards per game. They give up more than six yards-per-carry. Michigan has to figure it out this week with their top two running backs. Feed Jordan…