ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hassan Haskins had to carry a heavier burden in the backfield because Blake Corum was injured. He delivered.
No. 6 Michigan (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at No. 8 Michigan State (7-0, 4-0), Saturday at noon EDT (FOX).
Line: Michigan by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan got off to a sluggish start, perhaps peeking ahead to playing Michigan State. Then the Wolverines used a strong finish to seal a matchup of undefeated rivals.
Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins combined for 229 yards rushing and four touchdowns, carrying No.
No. 14 Michigan (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (1-2, 0-1), Saturday at noon EDT (FOX).
Line: Wisconsin by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Rutgers (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) at No. 19 Michigan (3-0, 0-0), Saturday at 3:30 EDT (ABC).
Line: Michigan by 21, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Michigan has begun a pivotal season for coach Jim Harbaugh with three decisive wins, fueled by that ground-oriented, weather-proof offense he and most northern teams prefer.
Recruiting and developing the right running backs to carry it out remains a vital part of program-building in the Big Ten and elsewhere, a task that seemingly never stops.
Northern Illinois (1-1) at No. 25 Michigan (2-0), Saturday at noon EDT (Big Ten Network).
Line: Michigan by 27 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.