5 bold predictions for Michigan Football against TCU in Fiesta Bowl

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Michigan football will get four sacks

The Wolverines have notched 36 sacks so far this season and in my opinion, the pass rush has been even better than those numbers demonstrate.

Slowing down the running game is going to be huge. Max Duggan can’t be allowed to run for a bunch of yards and Kendre Miller also needs to be held in check. But if that happens, watch out because the TCU offensive line is susceptible.

The Horned Frogs ranked 52nd this season in the FBS in sacks allowed per game at 1.77 and Michigan football is the most talented front TCU will have seen yet.

Mike Morris coming back from injury is huge. He wasn’t able to go in the last two games and while the pass rush was still solid, it reaches another level when he’s out there.

Morris is also a damn-good interior pass rusher and run defender, which is why he’s going to be an early-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

I don’t see Michigan dominating this game by any stretch of the imagination. TCU is going to score points but I believe the Wolverines will have the lead most of the way, forcing the Horned Frogs to throw, which will lead to lots of hits, sacks, and hopefully, an interception or two.

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