The overwhelming majority is calling for a Michigan win. And why should they with Franklin's track record in these games. Unfortunately I don't see us winning.
Ultimately it will come down to a few factors:
-McCarthy plays better than Allar because he is more experienced, more mobile and has a better offensive line.
-We can't run consistently against their front 7 which puts us behind schedule too often and we can't make plays in the passing game.
-The game plan is not creative enough to surprise Michigan and take advantage of some opportunities.
I think the game will be close but Michigan covers the 4.5 spread. I see a 24-17 or 24-14 game.
I think we come out with a lot of energy and possibly go up 3-0 or 7-0. I think Michigan scores late in 2nd quarter to take a lead. Something like 10-7 or 14-10 at halftime.
Something tells me some kind of combination of McCarthy converting at least one back breaking 3rd and 10 or 3rd and 8 with his legs then leads to us getting burned on a long pass. That sequence ends up being a critical difference maker.
Our defense will hold up pretty well but in the end we don't have enough and the offense has no one to step up to make a clutch play.
I have never wanted to be more wrong or proven wrong so we will see....
Ultimately it will come down to a few factors:
-McCarthy plays better than Allar because he is more experienced, more mobile and has a better offensive line.
-We can't run consistently against their front 7 which puts us behind schedule too often and we can't make plays in the passing game.
-The game plan is not creative enough to surprise Michigan and take advantage of some opportunities.
I think the game will be close but Michigan covers the 4.5 spread. I see a 24-17 or 24-14 game.
I think we come out with a lot of energy and possibly go up 3-0 or 7-0. I think Michigan scores late in 2nd quarter to take a lead. Something like 10-7 or 14-10 at halftime.
Something tells me some kind of combination of McCarthy converting at least one back breaking 3rd and 10 or 3rd and 8 with his legs then leads to us getting burned on a long pass. That sequence ends up being a critical difference maker.
Our defense will hold up pretty well but in the end we don't have enough and the offense has no one to step up to make a clutch play.
I have never wanted to be more wrong or proven wrong so we will see....