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5 predictions for Michigan football against Michigan State

Michigan football will take on Michigan State on Saturday in a battle for the Paul Bunyan Axe and here are five predictions.

By Chris Peterson

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, center, watches warmups before the No. 9 Wolverines' 31-12 loss to No. 3 Texas at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, center, watches warmups before the No. 9 Wolverines' 31-12 loss to No. 3 Texas at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Kalel Mullings gets 100 yards

Kalel Mullings needs to set the tone. The defense needs to help with that too. Michigan football needs a great effort from an offensive line that's struggled.

The Spartans aren't easy to run the ball on either. Michigan State is allowing 3.8 yards per attempt. Mullings is averaging 6.1 yards per carry. Donovan Edwards is at 4.9.

There are big plays to be had, but Michigan needs to invest and give the ball to Mullings, who has only had 20 carries or more in one game this season. That's a huge issue for me. He's the best offensive player on this team.

Colston Loveland should be the best offensive player but there isn't a reliable quarterback. Mullings is it and Michigan needs to ride him to victory on Saturday night.

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