3 bold predictions for Michigan football vs. Minnesota

Alex Orji throws for over 100

The problem with playing the way Michigan football wants to play or at least the way it played last week is that you don't have much margin for error.

Michigan can't afford to fall behind by 10 or 14 points. They need to get off to a good start. In an ideal world, they would score the first touchdown, try to get the ball back quickly thanks to the defense and get up by two scores like they did against USC.

I have a hard time seeing Minnesota allowing three runs of over 50 yards as USC did, but Michigan football's offensive line had its best game of the season. The pass blocking has been an issue but the run blocking has improved.

As far as Alex Orji, he'll have to be more productive throwing the ball this week. I think he will be. Not hugely productive but if Colston Loveland returns, that should lead to a couple of explosive pass plays.

Michigan football has gotten Orji a couple of touchdown passes near the end zone with designed looks and I think they get creative again. Orji will pass for 100 yards and throw at least one touchdown pass.