Prediction, Game Preview, and Odds for Michigan vs. Washington

The starting quarterbacks, coaches, and most of the players are all different. The records are also very different, and for one team, the league is also different.

But it is still a repeat of the College Football Playoff National Championship from last year, and

Washington needs to win this, or something is wrong.

As the game was ending, the Huskies lost badly to Washington State. They also lost a tough game on the road at Rutgers.

After their home game against USC, they have three games on the road (Iowa, Indiana, and Penn State). They also have a game at Oregon to end the regular season, so it might be hard to just make it to a bowl game.

After a gut-check win over USC and a great start against Minnesota, Michigan looked like it was going to be back in the running for big things. But then the Gophers came back and played a controversial onside kick.

The Wolverines have won four games in a row, but their next games are at Illinois, a grudge game against Michigan State, and Oregon.

Michigan vs Washington Preview

Michigan vs Washington How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Venue: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
How to Watch: NBC
Washington (3-2), Michigan (4-1)

Why Michigan Will Win

Cut this game down to a nut.

The defense may have had too much trouble in the second half against Minnesota, but the run game won, even though each carry was only worth 3.6 yards.

The last time these two teams played, Rutgers beat Washington by 184 yards, which is 5.6 yards per run.

It might not be that hard to do this. Washington has a record of 3-2 when it does not give up a rushing score and 0-2 when it does. The two losses to the Scarlet Knights and the Cougars were the only times it did.

In the last three games, Michigan has scored eight touchdowns on the ground. But…

Why Washington Will Win

Washington will put as many people as possible in danger to make Michigan throw.

On 12 throws, Alex Orji gained 32 yards against USC. On 18 throws, he gained 86 yards against Minnesota. As you run and play defense, you want to do as little damage as possible through the air.

They are giving up more than 3.7 yards per run, but the other team needs to make it work.

Every game, Michigan has been sacked for 222 yards or more, and Will Rogers has been the most steady. Most of the throws that the Washington quarterback makes go for at least nine yards, and he has not lost a pick yet.

Michigan vs Washington: Who Will Win

Will Washington be able to get a good win?

They beat Northwestern, and their defense has been great so far. However, it is been surprisingly hard to move the chains, even though Rogers has been very good.

For the first time all season, Michigan is going on the road. This is when the fact that they do not have a passing game will show.

The line and running game will win this game for a while, but Washington’s defense will play great and keep the score low.