Staff Roundtable: Michigan vs Maryland, who wins and why?
By Josh LaFond
What are your keys to Michigan football winning Saturday?
Jared: The number one thing Michigan football needs to do on Saturday is to pressure the quarterback. If you allow Tagovailoa to sit in the pocket, he has the talent to pick any defense apart with those big receivers he has on the outside. However, he has struggled with decision-making at times throughout his career, especially when he has a defender bearing down on him. Create consistent pressure, preferably while rushing only four or five defenders, and the Wolverines will win this game with ease.
Josh: Keep Tagovailoa in the pocket. Make him beat you with next-level throws. As long as they get to him (which they should and will), he will get rattled early and start making mental mistakes. We’ve seen him do it before against Michigan and other high-caliber opponents. There’s no reason anything will be different Saturday.
Chris Peterson: Run the ball well and don’t turn it over. I know we all want to see J.J. McCarthy throw for 300 yards and I think he’ll throw plenty, but as long as he takes care of the ball, Michigan football should win by double-digits.