Michigan Faces Northwestern in Key Matchup

The Michigan Wolverines face a crucial game against the Northwestern Wildcats as they seek bowl eligibility with a 5-5 record. Michigan's offense struggles, ranking second-to-last in the Big Ten in total yards, while Northwestern's own offense has been equally ineffective, averaging under 300 yards per game. The Wolverines rely heavily on their running game, with Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards leading the charge, while Northwestern's defense is tasked with stopping this ground attack. Northwestern, at 4-6, also aims for a crucial win to keep their postseason hopes alive, having lost six straight against Michigan. Both teams have been plagued by offensive woes, making this matchup likely a low-scoring affair. The game carries significant implications, not just for bowl eligibility, but for the direction of both programs heading into the final stretch of the season.