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5 bold predictions for Michigan football against Illinois

Michigan football is coming off its bye week and here are five predictions for the Wolverines and the Fighting Illini.

By Chris Peterson

running back Kalel Mullings (20) celebrates a touchdown against USC with running back Donovan Edwards (7) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
running back Kalel Mullings (20) celebrates a touchdown against USC with running back Donovan Edwards (7) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Michigan has two 100-yard rushers

To piggyback on the first prediction, I'm thinking back the 2019 Michigan-Illinois game. It was a similar affair. The Wolverines were on the road with a couple of losses.

It was clear that that team wasn't going to make the four-team playoff. This Michigan could make the 12-team playoff. It just probably needs to win out or at least win five of six games and get some help.

But it starts Saturday. Illinois is going to treat this like a rivalry game. Their playoff hopes end with a loss too. Yet, the Wolverines are going to play with an edge and call me crazy, but Donovan Edwards will rip off some long runs -- Kalel Mullings will be a beast and both will reach 100 yards rushing.

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