The Tenth-ranked Michigan soccer staff 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 staff 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 Crimson Wolves coming to city adopted by one other marquee matchup at dwelling vs. the Thirteenth-ranked USC Trojans.
New head coach Sherrone Moore’s staff wants a signature win within the worst means. They are going to kick off the subsequent 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 staff 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 Crimson Wolves will seemingly 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 night time’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 sport as they’re encouraging followers to participate in a “stripe out” of alternating Maize and Blue colours within the stands.
Quarterback Miller Moss provides USC an enormous edge on this sport. The Trojans have proven they will beat a high tier SEC program with their present staff judging by their Week 1 win over the LSU Tigers.
Michigan might have quarterback Jack Tuttle again by this sport, and Tuttle might begin.
The Wolverines’ offense ought to be lots higher by the point this sport rolls round, however USC can be fired up of their first huge Large Ten contest.
Prediction: USC 27, Michigan 16
3. Michigan vs. Minnesota (September 28, time TBD)
The Golden Gophers performed properly sufficient to beat North Carolina in Week 1 however missed a possible game-winning kick. Minnesota HC P.J. Fleck’s staff rebounded with a 48-0 win over Rhode Island in Week Two.
The Little Brown Jug can be on the road for this sport in Ann Arbor earlier than Michigan heads to Washington the next week.
Count on a decent, hard-fought sport with Michigan’s protection. Tight finish Colston Loveland might show to be the distinction on this one.
Prediction: Michigan 21, Minnesota 16
4. Michigan at Washington (October 5, time TBD)
The Huskies beat Japanese Michigan 30-9 on Saturday to maneuver to 2-0 on the younger season. Their quarterback Will Rogers had 4 touchdowns via the air.
Rogers might do harm on this sport on this sport. 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 sport might be the distinction between an honest bowl sport and a disastrous season for the Wolverines. The Preventing Illini confirmed grit in opposition to Kansas on Saturday proving they aren’t 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 sport sorted out by this level within the season giving them a leg up on QB Luke Altmeyer’s Illini.
Prediction: Michigan 20, Illinois 13
