For the first time this season, Michigan football will be featured on Big Noon Kickoff as the Wolverines get set to host Wisconsin on Saturday.
It's been four years since Michigan football played Wisconsin, but there is a healthy rivalry between the two programs.
Luke Fickell and the Badgers have fallen on hard times. They are 2-2 on the season but scored one offensive touchdown in each of their past two games. Wisconsin will probably be without preferred starting quarterback Billy Edwards, once again.
Danny O'Neil is likely to get the start. Wisconsin is coming off a bye week, so it's possible Edwards is ready, but either way, this Wisconsin offense has a lot to prove. The defense isn't great either.
Wisconsin has been stout against the run. The Badgers allowed the fewest yards per game (50) and yards per attempt in college football (2.1). Will that hold up against Michigan football?
We answer that question and offer five bold predictions for Michigan vs. Wisconsin.
Bryce Underwood will throw for 300 yards
The Badgers are giving up 234 passing yards per game and allowing opposing quarterback to connect on 63 percent of their passes. Wisconsin gave up 382 yards in the air against Alabama, despite notching five sacks. Wisconsin has 10 sacks in four games.
Michigan might not have the wide receiver talent of Alabama. The offensive line also needs to prove it can hold up against the pass rush, but Underwood should thrive. Maryland freshman Malik Washington threw for 265 in Madison.
Michigan will surely run the ball more and more effectively than Alabama or Maryland, however, fresh off a bye week, it feels like the perfect time for Underwood to throw for 300 yards.