With so many college basketball blue bloods on the ballpark early in the 2022 season, let’s keep the synergy between the sports going for a while. Let’s take a look at No.4 Michigan In preparation to host the Undefeated Maryland — A school that many consider to be better known for hoops.
It’s hard to argue that Wolverine isn’t deserve their high ranking. After all, they’re a recent college football playoff team, beating his first three opponents 166-17. However, applying the quadrant system that college basketball uses to classify games, the Wolverines are one of the few power-five teams that have played only Quad 4 games so far.home wins Colorado, Hawaii When U Conn football equals beating Alcorn ProvinceFairleigh Dickinson, Eastern Illinois on broadleaf trees.
aggressively lifeless Iowa and completely incompetent Nebraska Serving as Michigan’s cross-division opponents, the Wolverines’ schedule is comically easy for a team often considered one of the most difficult divisions in college football. No. 14 Pennsylvania And No.3 Ohio They are the only team currently ranked on the Michigan schedule.
What’s the point of all this? Style points may be important for Michigan this year, if the state wants to tolerate some margin of error in its playoff results. Winning a Big Ten Championship game as a team with one loss would certainly qualify the Wolverines, but if they had to participate as a non-champion with one loss, this schedule weakness would ultimately prove to be a serious obstacle.
It’s too early to ponder such issues, but Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh hopes to score some style points to stand out in a schedule that might offer only rare moments of adversity. It will be interesting to see if they feel compelled.
As we get closer to the action of Week 4, it’s time to dig deeper into the Big Ten slate and make some choices.
Week 3 stats: 8-4
Maryland, Michigan #4
Featured games | | Michigan Wolverines vs. Maryland Terrapins
Michigan’s 3-0 start was against Colorado State, Hawaii and UConn. CBS Sports 131The Wolverines have scored at least 50 points in each of these games, but it’s no surprise the offense is back on Earth against its first capable opponent this week. No one would mistake this Maryland defense for the ’85 Bears, but at least it has a pulse. Maryland survived 15 penalties and beat a decent player. SMUs team last week. Some of the automatic touchdowns Michigan has scored against lower-ranked opponents could end up as mere field goals this week.
An offensive setback is also expected as Maryland faces their best defense to date. When Maryland faced a good team for the first time last season (Iowa), quarterback Taulia his Tagovailoa threw his five interceptions. Even if Wolverines reaches his late 30s or early 40s, this under still seems likely to be a hit. Pick: Under 66.5
Wisconsin 3rd Ohio
Featured games | | Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers
These teams have failed to exceed 57 totals in their last four matches, and need a breakthrough performance from the Wisconsin offense to over-hit in this game.Badgers scored just 14 in home defeat State of Washingtonand early signs from the Buckeyes suggest a better defense under first-year coordinator Jim Knowles.
Ohio won 21-10 Notre Dame In Week 1, that offensive explosiveness isn’t a lock to translate against quality opponents. The game should be able to force the Buckeyes to punt at least a few times. Pick: Under 57
Featured games | | Michigan Spartans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan has barely been touched in three games. He’s only ever been sacked once, according to data from TruMedia and Pro Football Focus, and the Golden Gophers are only dropping back at 16.7%, allowing the pressure. This ranks him fifth domestically, which he may not maintain in the Big 10.Minnesota’s opponent Western Illinois, Colorado When new mexicoIt is the FCS team and the two worst teams in FBS.
Michigan State’s pass defense lost 39-28 last week. Washington That the devil in 2021 is still alive. But Minnesota’s passing offense isn’t as explosive as Washington’s, and its offensive line is tested in a much more significant way. You should be able to hold a serve at home against an opponent who doesn’t. Pick: Michigan (+3)
Featured games | | Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers
The point totals here can be inflated by the fact that the team scored a total of 62 points last season when Cincinnati won 38-24. However, neither team exceeded 400 total yards in the game. The score was boosted by six total turnovers and his return kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown by Cincinnati. Neither offense has improved dramatically from last year, and Cincinnati’s defense seems to have found its rhythm with his 38-17 victory last week. Miami (Ohio).
After trailing 17-7 early on, the Bearcats held the Redhawks scoreless in their final 10 possessions, allowing only 83 total yards on those drives, while allowing six punts, a down, and a 12-foot win. forced two turnovers and one interception. College football last season after his nine-man NFL Draft withdrawal from his playoff team, the Bearcats continue to build their identity, so they’re looking for defensive mojo to carry over into this game. please. Pick: Less than 57.5
It’s well established how bad Iowa’s offense is, and that horrifying reality once again masks how dominant Iowa’s defense is. No. 1 in the nation, he has only given up one touchdown in three games. Rutgers proved just how poorly they are moving football in this matchup last week. The Scarlet Knights won him 16-14. templeamassed a total of 201 yards and 12 first downs against a team of Owls who burned out 500 yards in a 30-0 loss. duke in week 1.
Rutgers was lucky enough to score in this game, and Iowa might actually benefit from going on the road for the first time this season. Concerns are now mounting in Iowa City about the program’s offensive ineligibility, but running in a 27-0 victory showed at least some signs of life in his game. Nevada last week. A good punter for the Hawkeyes, Tory his Taylor should set up the team well in the field position game, leading to a few field goals and maybe one or two touchdowns. The defense will handle the rest. Pick: Iowa -7.5
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