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Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Michigan football game against Fresno State on Saturday (7:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock):
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches warm up during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Tony Garcia
Fresno State has its share of Power Five upsets in recent years — just ask Arizona State, Purdue, UCLA and Washington State. The Bulldogs return a ton of talent on offense and just enough on defense. But opening against the defending national champions on the road is a tough task. Even if the Wolverines are still deciding on their quarterback, the combination of an elite defense and experienced talent should be enough to outlast a pesky Bulldogs team that not only has a quarterback capable of making big-time throws, but a culture that’s not scared of the big moment. The pick: U-M 29, Fresno State 16.
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Carlos Monarrez
The Sherrone Moore era begins with a win that’s a little closer than expected because Moore isn’t Jim Harbaugh and Alex Orji isn’t J.J. McCarthy. This Wolverines defense isn’t last year’s Wolverines defense, but it should still be stellar. U-M will still pull away in the second half. But beware the Bulldogs. They were 9-4 last year and opened with an upset win at Purdue. The pick: U-M 35, Fresno State 16.
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Rainer Sabin
It could take a while for Michigan to find its footing in its first game since winning the national championship back in January. That’s what happens when a team has to replace 10 of 11 starters on offense, including a generational quarterback who became a first-round pick…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-08-31 15:30:27
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