The Tenth-ranked Michigan soccer group misplaced 31-12 to Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers and the third-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan, an enormous letdown for followers of the group that beforehand held the longest successful streak within the nation at 16 video games.
Now, the Wolverines’ schedule lightens up for a second with the Arkansas State Purple Wolves coming to city adopted by one other marquee matchup at dwelling vs. the Thirteenth-ranked USC Trojans.
New head coach Sherrone Moore’s group wants a signature win within the worst manner. They’ll kick off the following stretch of their season subsequent Saturday at 12 p.m., giving them an opportunity to fine-tune issues in opposition to Arkansas State earlier than head coach Lincoln Riley’s group presents one other roadblock.
Here’s a prediction of how Michigan’s subsequent 5 video games will go:
1. Michigan vs. Arkansas State (Sept. 14, 12 p.m. ET)
The Purple Wolves will probably be an enormous underdog heading into Week 3, even with Michigan’s struggles in opposition to the Longhorns.
Michigan QB Davis Warren and the remainder of the Wolverines QB room wants a stable efficiency to erase considerations and instill confidence for the remainder of the season.
Count on Warren and the Wolverines to rebound with a three-to-four-touchdown win on this one in opposition to their opponents from the Solar Belt, who had been 1-0 heading into Saturday evening’s matchup with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Prediction: Michigan 34, Arkansas State 6
2. Michigan vs. USC (Sept. 21, 3:30 p.m. ET)
The Wolverines will attempt one thing new at Michigan Stadium throughout this recreation as they’re encouraging followers to participate in a “stripe out” of alternating Maize and Blue colours within the stands.
Quarterback Miller Moss offers USC an enormous edge on this recreation. The Trojans have proven they’ll beat a high tier SEC program with their present group judging by their Week 1 win over the LSU Tigers.
Michigan may have quarterback Jack Tuttle again by this recreation, and Tuttle may begin.
The Wolverines’ offense must be quite a bit higher by the point this recreation rolls round, however USC will likely be fired up of their first huge Massive Ten contest.
Prediction: USC 27, Michigan 16
3. Michigan vs. Minnesota (September 28, time TBD)
The Golden Gophers performed effectively sufficient to beat North Carolina in Week 1 however missed a possible game-winning kick. Minnesota HC P.J. Fleck’s group rebounded with a 48-0 win over Rhode Island in Week Two.
The Little Brown Jug will likely be on the road for this recreation in Ann Arbor earlier than Michigan heads to Washington the next week.
Count on a good, hard-fought recreation with Michigan’s protection. Tight finish Colston Loveland may show to be the distinction on this one.
Prediction: Michigan 21, Minnesota 16
4. Michigan at Washington (October 5, time TBD)
The Huskies beat Jap Michigan 30-9 on Saturday to maneuver to 2-0 on the younger season. Their quarterback Will Rogers had 4 touchdowns by means of the air.
Rogers may do injury on this recreation on this recreation. If Michigan does not get higher quarterback play, they will not have a lot of an opportunity to win in hostile territory on the street.
Prediction: Washington 23, Michigan 17
5. Michigan at Illinois (October 19, time TBD)
This recreation may very well be the distinction between a good bowl recreation and a disastrous season for the Wolverines. The Combating Illini confirmed grit in opposition to Kansas on Saturday proving they don’t seem to be the identical simple out they had been in earlier seasons.
Expertise-wise, Michigan has an enormous edge. The Wolverines ought to have their QB scenario and working recreation sorted out by this level within the season giving them a leg up on QB Luke Altmeyer’s Illini.
Prediction: Michigan 20, Illinois 13
