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.31.02 Michigan-Washington Preview

Last Season's Game

Michigan Washington
Offense
After the late season collapse that Michigan experienced last season questions linger.  The loss of WR Marquise Walker also leaves a large hole.  WSU QB Cody Pickett was 2nd in the PAC Ten in passing yards last season his offense returns 8 starters from last season.

Advantage- Washington

Defense

The Michigan defense looks to have a banner season.  WSU returns 5 starters from a defense that gave up 112 points in their final two games (losses) of last season.

Advantage- Michigan

Special Teams

With the loss of Hayden Epstein Michigan has some big question marks in the kicking game.

Advantage- Washington

Intangibles

Washington pulled out the victory last season after being outplayed for most the game.  Playing in the Big House will favor the Wolverines. 

Advantage- Michigan

Prediction

Michigan makes up for last year by tearing up a young Husky defense with a combination of Chris Perry runs and John Navarre passes.  The Michigan defense keeps Pickett on the run all day...

Michigan 34 Washington 10

Go Blue!

Phil Callihan
UMGoBlue.COM- By Fans...For Fans

phil@umgoblue.com