Game Thread: #5 Wisconsin vs. #24 Michigan (Noon ET, Fox)

[navamind]

They haven't really had to, that's true. Considering the opponents.

Wisconsin is much more likely to force pass plays than Rutgers, Minn, Maryland. We will probably see what Peters is really made of fairly quickly in this one.

agreed. and while Michigan is probably the best rushing game Wisconsin's faced all year, they pretty much run the same kind of offense they practice against.

I have little hope for the passing game this week (and probably next week as well). Wisconsin is probably the worst possible matchup for an OL that can't pick up blitzes for their lives.

 

[navamind]

my guess... Wisconsin 17-13.

 

[BigAppleBadger]

The only thing I’m fairly confident about in this one is the under.

 

[mall3013]

I think Wisky wins this in a ugly low scoring game. Defense will be key in this game. I want an undefeated Wisky team when we play them.

 

[mall3013]

my guess... Wisconsin 17-13.

This is more of what I'm thinking as well.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

This is going to be a defensive battle, this should be good football

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

We have a pre-pre-game thread and a pre-game thread, but it’s Friday so time for a game thread.

Wisconsin is -7.5 at home. Madison is expecting some snow on game day... should be a sloppy one.

Thinking Wisky wins but it will be an awkward one

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

agreed. and while Michigan is probably the best rushing game Wisconsin's faced all year, they pretty much run the same kind of offense they practice against.

I have little hope for the passing game this week (and probably next week as well). Wisconsin is probably the worst possible matchup for an OL that can't pick up blitzes for their lives.

Onweno is supposed to be back. Not that they have tons of depth but this cannot hurt

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

The only thing I’m fairly confident about in this one is the under.

Go jump around

 

[mall3013]

This is going to be a defensive battle, this should be good football

Who did you lose an avi bet to? The fact that you have scUM on your avy has me thinking you lost?

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Who did you lose an avi bet to? The fact that you have scUM on your avy has me thinking you lost?

No he was getting punched by the buckeye player

 

[mall3013]

No he was getting punched by the buckeye player

I really like this new one better. Oh and wood!

 

[Voltaire26]

This is either nut up or shut up for my Wolverines ... win and we are relevant, lose and we are just a pretty good team ready to go 8-5 or 9-4. The only thing I don’t want to see is a Michigan Team that isn’t ready (like vs. Penn State).

Everybody has this game as low scoring, Michigan has good linebacker and secondary pursuit and good tackling, but we seem to have a weakness giving up the big play. Like most games, this game could come down to turnovers and momentum.

My pick is vert biased and hopeful

Michigan 35 - Wisconsin 10

 

[Jumpman98]

I'm predicting "Blue" wins this one 30 - 28 over the Badgers!

 

[Moab]

Good luck skunkweasel fans...just not too much...and no injuries...

 

[navamind]

Good luck skunkweasel fans...just not too much...and no injuries...

Good luck. I'd love for the no injuries part, but I'm scared for Peters today.

 

[Voltaire26]

Good luck. I'd love for the no injuries part, but I'm scared for Peters today.

Agree ... no injuries ... this is the type of game where the great players show up ... time for Peters to carve his name into Michigan Lore.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Who even is the starting QB for michigan?

 

[Moab]

Who even is the starting QB for michigan?

Some dude named after male anatomy?

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Finally get to watch Peters play, noice