Media Prediction Thread - Little Brown Jug Edition: Minnesota at Michigan

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Honestly, I'd be happy if we don't get shutout.
I think our defense will hold their own but I don't see how we are going to move the ball on them, that D-line is solid.
 

Detroit Free Press chimes in:

Prediction

Pep Hamilton's right: Peters is a work in progress. But he's also Michigan's best option right now. The Wolverines are going to have to ride the wave a bit with a redshirt freshman and hope the he can limit mistakes. Look for Michigan to keep it simple again. If the pass game keeps Minnesota honest, the run game should be fine.

Pick: Michigan 23, Minnesota 10

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...-football-minnesota-golden-gophers/823331001/

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MLive.com chimes in:

PREDICTION
Make no mistake, these final four games will be the Brandon Peters show. The redshirt freshman QB has had the carpet rolled out for him, and barring some sort of epic meltdown, he will likely take most of the snaps the rest of the season. This could go one of two ways: Peters plays well enough down the stretch to give Jim Harbaugh and his staff the confidence to roll with him next year, or he struggles and sets in motion another QB competition next spring. Either way, it should be interesting to follow. As for Saturday's game, expect the Michigan defense to carry the load. The offense will need another strong run-game, because it's only a matter of time before Peters commits a mistake. Take a breath and try and remember he's only a freshman. Michigan 21, Minnesota 10

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/11/michigan-minnesota_scouting_re_1.html

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Randy Chimes in via the Toledo Blade:

How do you envision the game playing out?

As was the case against Iowa last week, Michigan’s defense will be the determining factor. The Gophers just aren’t diversified enough on offense, and they’re facing one of the nation’s best defenses. I’ll go with Michigan 23, Gophers 10.

http://www.toledoblade.com/College/...w-A-look-at-the-Minnesota-Golden-Gophers.html

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Detroit News reporters chime in:

Angelique S. Chengelis: It’s “51 percent” likely that redshirt freshman Brandon Peters will start for the Wolverines as they go for the Little Brown Jug against Minnesota under the lights at Michigan Stadium, and the offense should look similar to last week with a heavy emphasis on the run game. The Golden Gophers’ secondary has been depleted but are fourth in the Big Ten in pass defense, so while Peters will have an opportunity to take a few shots, Michigan will focus on the run. Conversely, that’s what Minnesota will do, as well, and should be in the Wolverines’ wheelhouse defensively. Michigan, 31-13

Matt Charboneau: The schedule continues to help the Wolverines get back on track as the Golden Gophers haven’t exactly been rolling up the points. That’s not the best formula for a road upset as Michigan’s defense – despite its issues at Penn State two weeks ago – is still among the best in the Big Ten and will give the offense and QB Brandon Peters every opportunity to find some rhythm with games against Wisconsin and Ohio State looming. Michigan, 31-13

John Niyo: Michigan's going to have to weather another night game in the rain, it appears. But the Wolverines seem better equipped to do it this time, with an offensive line that's starting to find its groove and a coaching staff that's perhaps doing the same. Michigan, 24-7

Bob Wojnowski: Minnesota has the defense and running game to stay in most games, and Michigan’s sluggish offense allows opponents to stay in most games. QB Brandon Peters makes a difference as long as he doesn’t turn the ball over, but no, the Wolverines won’t suddenly light it up. Expect Jim Harbaugh to pound again with Karan Higdon and not demand too much of Peters. For now, it’s hard to expect any easy victories for the Wolverines. Michigan, 26-16

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-predictions-michigan-vs-minnesota/107296714/

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Athlon chimes in with a more detailed prediction:

Final Analysis

Can the Gophers generate enough offense against this swarming Michigan defense to make this a competitive game? In short, it's highly unlikely. While the Wolverines did give up a few chunk plays last week against Rutgers, the defense was excellent once again and shut down the Scarlet Knights' one-dimensional offense. Minnesota, outside of wide receiver Tyler Johnson, is just as inept throwing the football as Rutgers, and that plays right into the Wolverines’ hands. Michigan wins a low-scoring affair and holds on to the Little Brown Jug.

Prediction: Michigan 24, Minnesota 13

https://athlonsports.com/college-fo...chigan-wolverines-preview-and-prediction-2017

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