Michigan Football: 3 things we need to see vs. Washington

The national championship rematch combatants were a combined 28-0 going into Houston in January. This time around Washington is trying to avoid its third loss, to go with as many wins, while Michigan football hopes to continue its undefeated streak in its last 28 games against Big Ten conference mates. Something will have to give on a brisk October night in Seattle.

Below are three things that we need to see when the Wolverines invade Husky stadium.

1. No second half collapse

The second half of the last three weeks have been adventurous, to say the least. The Wolverines looked like they were going to coast to three rather easy victories, but fell asleep and held on for dear life. Now they get their first taste of being away from home in a place where teams are supposed to "bow down" to the Huskies.

Washington wants revenge and to avoid a 1-2 start in the Big Ten. Washington's defense is ranked 10th in total defense and will be the third opponent that Michigan footbal has played in that category. On offense, Will Rogers has not turned the ball over yet but hasn't faced a defensive front like Michigan's either. Washington's offensive line didn't allow a sack in the Rutgers loss but gave up five in the two prior outings. Together these two lines are the last three winners of the Joe Moore Award.