5 bold predictions for Michigan football vs. Washington

You always find out about a football team when they head on the road for the first time and in Game 6, Michigan football will finally leave the friendly confines of the Big House.

What awaits is one of the toughest environments in college football. Husky Stadium doesn't get the credit it deserves, but it's loud and I expect the crowd to be frothing for this national title rematch.

Of course, it doesn't help that Washington just lost to Rutgers, a solid team this season. It look a little luster off the matchup and truly, both national title participants from last season are trying to find themsleves.

Washington has a ton of new players but they at least have an identity. Michigan's is defense and running the ball, but the passing game is so poor, it might not be enough. Alex Orji is starting again but as Joel Klatt said this week, Michigan football "looks lost."

That's especially true on offense. The Wolverines have to unlock Orji in the run game and get creative with Donovan Edwards. Will that happen? Your guess is as good as mine but here are five bold predictions ahead of Saturday night's national title rematch.

Kalel Mullings runs for 100 yards again

Maybe this doesn't qualify as a bold prediction, but Mullings will rush for at least 100 yards Saturday night in Seattle.

The Huskies run defense looks good on paper, allowing just 3.7 yards per rushing attempt. Yet, they allowed over 180 yards to Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights have a great back, but I wouldn't trade Mullings for anyone in the conference. He's a dude and it would be scary what he could be with a passing game.

Michigan's offensive line will win the battle up front, at least in the running game and Mullings will rush for 100 yards and find the end zone again.