This is the first of many blogs I will have for the rest of the college football season covering Michigan football, and then will probably cover some Michigan basketball.
Currently the Wolverines are 6-1 (2-1). With their one loss coming against Penn State in 4OT, but this season, with their record being good, isn't as successful as Brady Hoke was hoping. They've squeaked out three of their six wins so far. Two of them against Akron and Connecticut, which are struggling teams this year. So what are Blue's chances of holding their own with the Buckeyes this year and knocking them off their throne?
This week the Wolverines play, a should be ranked (6-1) Michigan State team. The inner-state rivalry should be a very good test for Michigan, and if they play to their ability realistically they shouldn't have a problem with State. But as proven this season, it doesn't matter what school, program, or quality of team, they could pose a threat to Blue.
Then the next week Michigan gets #25 ranked Nebraska (Mich. is currently #24). So, according to the rankings, this should be a battle. But as I said earlier, if the Wolverines can play to their ability they can handle the Huskers, but you never know what to expect with this years team.
The next two weeks after Nebraska, Michigan gets a good but injured Northwestern team, then a weak, but surprising Iowa team. Northwestern like State and Nebraska could pose a risk, but Michigan can handle them. Then there is Iowa. As a local, I am hoping Michigan beats Iowa 91-0, but if Iowa brings what they brought to OSU, then it could be an unexpectedly close game. Michigan easily and should be able to get through these four teams without a loss, and then they face the almighty Buckeyes for The Game.
The Game. The biggest rivalry in college sports. That is what awaits both Michigan and Ohio State at the end of their regular seasons each and every year. These two teams have played 108 times and Michigan has 14 win lead over the Buckeyes. Ohio State has won most of their most recent visits, but his year could be different. OSU is currently undefeated, and up there for the nation's top team, but Michigan is also ranked with only one loss coming in the fourth OT. This year The Game could be a battle to the finish, but Michigan's good team needs to show up, or else it will be a murder scene.
Michigan has a lot of talent this year with an explosive offense, but this year has met their goals, until they beat Ohio State. If Michigan can win their last five games, then they will get a chance for the Big Ten Championship, then the Rose Bowl, but they've got an uphill battle to get there.
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