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Michigan Football: Game-by-game predictions for Wolverines in 2021

By Chris Peterson

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines on the sidelines in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines on the sidelines in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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It wasn’t that long ago that Northern Illinois was a power in the MAC but last season, the Huskies went 0-6. They were really young and while that should help this season, it’s hard to see the Huskies coming into the Big House and making a game of it.

Northern Illinois could have a familiar face starting at quarterback as Rocky Lombardi is their likely starter. The defense returns 20 of its top 21 tacklers from a season ago so this will be a decent tune-up for Big Ten play and another win.

Final score: Michigan 38, NIU 20 (3-0)

Last year, Michigan football had to go to overtime and have Rutgers miss a field goal to escape with a win. The Scarlet Knights are improving under Greg Schiano and they won’t be a pushover this year either for the Wolverines.

But this game is at the Big House and even though Rutgers will put forth a solid effort, even hanging around for a while with guys like Bo Melton making plays, Michigan football pulls away in the end and wins by double digits thanks to a stellar showing from Hassan Haskins.

Final score: Michigan 31, Rutgers 17 (4-0)

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