The Wildcats should keep it relatively close against Michigan, which hasn't beaten anyone of significance yet this season. With its rivalry game versus Ohio State looming, the Wolverines will be caught be looking ahead, failing to cover the 12.5-point spread. Northwestern was routed by Ohio State last week, but don't get it twisted: it can play with Michigan. The Wildcats can bottle up the run (27th in rushing yards allowed), which is pretty much all the Wolverines can do at this point.

It's going to take an incredible defensive performance by UM to cover this spread, which may be asking too much. Take Northwestern and the points!