5 predictions for Michigan Football vs Purdue in Big Ten title game
Michigan football will win the turnover battle
O’Connell has been spectacular for the Boilermakers this season, yet he’s also got 11 interceptions and there’s a good chance that Michigan football comes away with at least one.
Purdue is forcing 1.6 turnovers per game on defense but is also giving the ball away 1.5 times per game, while Michigan football is turning it over just 0.5 times per game, which tells you something about McCarthy and his ability to take care of the ball.
I believe this game will be tight heading into the second half, but Michigan football will pull ahead, the run game will establish itself and the defensive line will start to take over.
The Wolverines were able to rattle and confuse C.J. Stroud and intercept him twice and they will get at least one interception of O’Connell on Saturday night. I also think U-M wins the turnover battle, which will be massive.
Michigan football vs Purdue prediction against the spread
The Wolverines are a 16.5-point favorite against Purdue according to FanDuel. The over/under is 51.5 points. I do see this being a tight game and while I think Michigan football will lead by three scores at some point, O’Connell will keep the score close.
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In the end, though, Michigan football wins 34-20.