Obviously Oregon didn't get the memo that stated previous Pac 12 groups would have a hard time contending in the Big Ten conference. Heading into this weekend's match versus Michigan, the Ducks are presently the No. 1 group in the country and are an ideal 5-0 in conference play (8-0 general).
On the other side, Michigan (5-3) has actually had a hard time strongly following the championship game season of 2023. The Wolverines got a big win versus the competing Spartans last weekend, they have no shot at completing for a 4th successive Big Ten champion this year. Even worse yet, any hope of making the 12-team College Football Playoff is now a long shot at finest – especially with 3 of the last 4 routine season video games coming versus Top 15 ranked challengers.
The bleak outlook for Michigan might alter in a really, extremely huge method this weekend. Even as a two-touchdown underdog to the Ducks, the Wolverines have no intent of letting Oregon stroll into the Big House and cruise to a simple triumph. On top of keeping their playoff hopes alive, a win for the Wolverines this weekend would likewise go a long method towards altering the existing story surrounding their football program.
In order to manage the upset, Michigan will require to do something it hasn't done because 1984 – beat the No. 1 ranked group.
Michigan hosts No. 1 Oregon Saturday, aiming to snap an 8-game losing streak to No. 1 ranked groups. UM's last win vs. No. 1 was 1984 vs. Miami. Oregon is 14 1/2-point favorite at Michigan by means of @CircaSports
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 31, 2024
Far, the Big Ten hasn't done a terrific task at putting the beginners in their location … at least not when it comes to Oregon. Michigan State stopped working. Ohio State stopped working. Purdue stopped working. Illinois stopped working. If Michigan can't get it done this weekend, it's extremely most likely that the Ducks will run the table and surface with a best routine season record in their very first year as part of the Big Ten conference. The ruling nationwide champs can't permit that to take place.
In other words, Michigan is the Big Ten's last hope versus Oregon in 2024.
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