Rutgers, Michigan Set for Big Ten Football Clash

Michigan enters its game against Rutgers with a dominant defense but an offense still searching for answers after a 13-6 overtime loss to Indiana. Rutgers is coming off a 42-14 defeat to Northwestern, though running backs Antwan Raymond and Clay Thevenin combined for 266 rushing yards; quarterback Dylan Lonergan’s injury leaves his availability uncertain. Michigan’s defense is expected to challenge Rutgers’ ground game and limit explosive plays, while the Wolverines’ struggling offense gets a chance to test itself against a Rutgers unit ranked near the bottom nationally. One preview expects Michigan’s defense and Rutgers’ quarterback uncertainty to produce a comfortable Wolverines win, while Michigan analysts say the game is an important opportunity for freshman quarterback Tommy Carr and the offense to show progress.