Michigan game-by-game predictions: Can Wolverines beat Ohio State again?

With fall camp this week and Big Ten Media Days in the rearview mirror, here are our final game-by-game predictions for Michigan football in the 2025 season.
Team Blue quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) makes a pass against Team Maize during the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Team Blue quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) makes a pass against Team Maize during the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Wisconsin (Oct. 4): W

After a bye week, the Wisconsin Badgers come to town. Luke Fickell is on the hot seat, and after trying out the "Air Raid" offense, the Badgers are going back to basics.

That means pounding the rock. Wisconsin has a veteran offensive line with three returning starters. Billy Edwards, who nearly transferred to play for Michigan football, is expected to be the starting quarterback, while Dilin Jones and Darrion Dupree are the top running back options.

Michigan should be able to open up the offense more due to Underwood. It's also hard to see the Badgers scoring 20 points in the Big House. By the end of the night, Edwards might be regretting his transfer decision, as the Badgers' run game will be stymied and he will get hit, a lot.

As a result, the Wolverines win this one by two scores and get their first win of Big Ten play with Underwood as the starting quarterback.

Michigan 27, Wisconsin 13