No. 4 Michigan beats No. 8 Wisconsin 14-7, stays undefeated

UNC’s defense didn’t have much of an answer for the opposition’s offense, either, as the Seminoles rolled to 595 yards. The Michigan defense held them to just seven points and 4-14 on their third down conversions. MI is coming off a hard-fought victory over Wisconsin in the first significant test of the season for the Wolverines, but the prospect of leaving home brings its own set of challenges and opportunities. After taking down LSU to start the year, the Badgers opened Big Ten play last week with a rout of Michigan State in East Lansing. That led to boos from the crowd and a tantrum from MI coach Jim Harbaugh on the sideline. “It was that type of play”, Harbaugh said. “I’m pretty sure he’s going to be the best corner in the country”.

After losing fifth-year senior linebacker Vince Biegel to foot surgery Thursday, it was uncertain whether Wisconsin’s defense could fill the void the All-American left against a risky MI offense. He placed two of his punts inside the Michigan State 10, both in the fourth quarter when UW was protecting the 30-6 lead.

Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Mich. The Badgers are bewildered about being tabbed double-digit underdogs, particularly due to the early-season dominance of their defense.

Linebacker T.J. Watt, brother of Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, showed there is huge pedigree in the Watt family. “I’m not saying that because I’m being cocky”. “As a defense, we had the same mindset, we gotta go out there and get a stop”. Junior cornerback Derrick Tindal has contributed two interceptions. Wisconsin’s upset at Michigan State sets up the Badgers in a very negative 26-88 ATS road underdog letdown situation while Michigan applies to a 172-83-3 ATS momentum situation.

(9) TEXAS A&M 24, SC 13: Trevor Knight threw for 206 yards and ran for 84 more for the Aggies in their road win. Allen is also the Wolverines’ punter and kickoff specialist. He read the pass quarterback Alex Hornibrook threw, jumped the out-cut route by Jazz Peavy and snagged the ball before returning it five yards to the Wisconsin 44-yard line. And that’s when we find out what teams that dream of grandeur are made of. “That isn’t in question”. Aside from Central Florida taking advantage of a few big plays to rack up 275 yards on the ground, the Wolverines have held every opponent under triple digits rushing with a season low of 64 allowed against Colorado.

The Badgers lead the Big Ten in kickoff coverage with a net of 57.1 yards.

With the Badgers having a bye this weekend, head coach Paul Chryst and his team will be able to focus in on problem areas from this Saturday’s loss and give a roster riddled with injuries a chance to recuperate before they play Ohio State on October 15. “You look at yourself and areas that you can do better”, Chryst said. “That’s what’s impressive: his knowledge and awareness of the game. He’s got to be the best player in college football right now”.

The first interception came just before halftime when Hornibrook threw a sideline pass too late and without enough zip. That proved to be the winning score and Speight who battled back from being sacked four times to finished 20 of 32 for 219 yards, with the touchdown and one interception. While he impressed his teammates, Hornibrook’s self-critique wasn’t as glowing.

“I didn’t realize those were the first points that he’d scored”. A win’s a win, and it’s awesome.

Hornibrook didn’t disagree with the boss, saying there are “three big plays that I wish I could have had back”.

Football: Biegel to miss 2-4 weeks after surgery to fix fractured bone in footFifth-year senior linebacker Vince Biegel is expected to miss 2-4 weeks after having minor surgery Thursday night to mend a … He underwent surgery to have a screw inserted for a cracked foot, his father told ESPN reporter Jesse Temple. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, citing a source close to the program, confirmed the injury. Currently, there are six undefeated teams remaining in the Big Ten. The Wolverines did lose defensive back Jeremy Clark to a season-ending knee injury last week. NOTES: This was the first meeting between the teams since 2010, which was won by Wisconsin, 48-28.

“Oh yeah, it was a good day”. “What I really liked was he worked and was really good all week”. “Means nothing this week”.

Air Jordan stepped onto the field at the Big House as Michigan’s honorary captain for its season opener September 3, an icon representing the new silhouette appearing in maize on the Wolverines’ classic blue jerseys. After that they have a bye which should give them time to work out their issues at the kicker position. MI wins and it shouldn’t be that close.