Michigan Football vs Colorado: 3 Predictions for the Wolverines

Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s been 22 since years since Colorado shocked Michigan football with a Hail Mary pass. Saturday, the Buffaloes will try to shock the Wolverines again, here are three predictions for the game.

Ever since Kordell Stewart threw that touchdown to beat Michigan football in 1994, it’s always interesting when the Wolverines and Buffaloes get together.

This Saturday, at 2:30 p.m., CST, the two teams will renew their series as Michigan football will host Colorado inside the Big House in its final non-conference game of 2016.

After rolling their first two opponents will little to no resistance, the Wolverines will face a Colorado team that is unproven, but is 2-0. The Buffaloes smashed both Colorado State and Idaho State and looked impressive doing so.

Colorado has a talented defense and a quarterback in Sefo Liufau, who is equally dangerous as both a runner and thrower. The Buffaloes also have a tremendous pass defense and will provide a true test for the skills of new Wolverines’ quarterback Wilton Speight.

With Big-Ten play starting next week (Penn State), Michigan needed a test; not necessarily a test on the scoreboard, but just to play someone that will closely resemble what the Wolverines will see in conference.

The Buffaloes may not be a powerhouse, but they aren’t to be taken lightly either. Leading up to Saturday’s game, here are three predictions for the Wolverines.

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