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Michigan's Ground Game to Triumph in Forecasted Rain
19 Sep
Summary
- Michigan is favored to win against UTEP due to strong offense.
- Heavy rain is expected, potentially shifting focus to the run game.
- Michigan boasts a perfect 12-0 record against Mountain West teams.
The No. 19 Michigan Wolverines are poised to host UTEP in their final nonconference game. Oddsmakers heavily favor Michigan, especially after their significant win over No. 11 Oklahoma. Weather forecasts predict heavy rain for Saturday's matchup, suggesting Michigan might shift its offensive strategy from passing to a ground-focused attack. This could provide an opportunity for running backs like Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter to showcase their abilities.
Historically, Michigan has a strong record against teams from the Mountain West Conference, remaining undefeated with a 12-0 standing. UTEP, which lost to Oklahoma 51-0 earlier in the season before rebounding with a win, is not expected to challenge the Wolverines significantly. This game also presents a potential chance for Michigan to develop its offensive line and running game before entering Big Ten play, and possibly give freshman quarterback Tommy Carr some playing time if the game outcome is decided early.
