Michigan Football: 3 Reasons the Rutgers Win is Important

Michigan Football: 3 Reasons the Rutgers win is important

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 05: Michael Barrett #23 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates the first of his two interceptions with Mike Morris #90 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter of a game at SHI Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan defeated Rutgers 52-17. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

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3. Michigan Continues to be on a Collision Course with Ohio State

This seemed like it would be obvious coming into the week, but after Northwestern played Ohio State close and Rutgers led Michigan at halftime, both results could’ve very well ended differently. Both teams prevailed though, which is likely in both’s best interest and continue to work towards an undefeated matchup on November 26th.

Looking ahead, Michigan has both Nebraska and Illinois at home left. Nebraska is coming off three straight losses and is 3-6 on the season. Illinois has been the best team in the West, however, they just lost to the worst team in the East, Michigan State.

The Buckeyes, on the other hand, have Indiana at home and Maryland on the road. Indiana hasn’t won since week three and should be a cakewalk. Maryland is 6-3 and gave Michigan fits, but I don’t see Ohio State dropping this one.

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After Tennessee, Clemson, and Alabama all lost, these two will almost certainly be ranked in the top three when they play each other, should they win out. Georgia isn’t going anywhere, so it won’t be a 1 vs 2 matchup, but it will certainly be thrilling nonetheless.

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