Northwestern at Michigan 10/23/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 10/22/2021 at 12:56 PM ET

The Wildcats are coming here after getting a win in their last game. The win for Northwestern came over the Rutgers team by a score of 21-7. The win moved the Wildcats to a 3-3 record on the year.

The Wildcats in the passing attack relied on Ryan Hilinski who went 18/33 for 267 yards and 2 touchdowns. The rushing offense gained 135 yards and a touchdown on 48 carries. The defense allowed only 159 yards and a touchdown in the air. However, the rushing defense was great giving up only 63 yards on 34 carries.

Michigan is coming here after taking down the Cornhuskers in their last game. The Wolverines ended up winning the game by a score of 32-29 and had a close battle. The Wolverines did have a bye week this past week and are sitting on a 6-0 record.

In the win the Wolverines ended up relying on Cade McNamara to throw the ball and he went 22/38 for 255 yards, but was picked off. The rushing offense gained a total of 204 yards and 3 touchdowns on 42 carries. Defensively the Wolverines allowed 291 yards and 3 touchdowns while getting a pick. The rushing defense was tested as well giving up 140 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries.

In the game here the Wolverines would have an entire week off to prepare for the Northwestern team. However, the Wildcats are coming in with a confidence boosting win over the Rutgers team. The downside is the Wolverines have a talented group of player and a good head coach and that will make it easier to see the Wolverines knocking off Northwestern in this game here. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win but fail to cover ATS 35-14.

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