Who has the edge?
When Michigan runs: The running game hasn’t skipped a beat with Donovan Edwards taking handoffs. In fact, the Wolverines have been even more explosive. Edwards has averaged 8.5 yards per carry in the past two games and leads the Power Five with four rushes of 60 or more yards. EDGE: Michigan.
When Michigan passes: J.J. McCarthy has done a good job all season avoiding turnovers and has played his best football in the past two games. But the TCU pass defense may be the most overlooked part of this game. The Horned Frogs have faced 451 pass attempts and rank ninth nationally in opposing completion percentage (53.9). EDGE: TCU.
When TCU runs: Good luck. Michigan is giving up 2.9 yards per carry and has allowed 1,108 yards and seven rushing touchdowns all season. TCU will try, though. EDGE: Michigan.
When TCU passes: And here’s where the game will be won or lost for TCU. Can Max Duggan get going and loosen up the Wolverines pass defense? Will Michigan get pressure on third down? Duggan may put up 300 or more yards but he must avoid turnovers. EDGE: TCU.
Special teams: The return game favors TCU, one of six Power Five teams with two punt-return scores during the regular season. The Wolverines have one of the nation’s best specialists in kicker Jake Moody. TCU’s Griffin Kell is no slouch, either. EDGE: Michigan.
Coaching: Sonny Dykes has pulled off one of the great coaching jobs by a first-year coach in FBS history. Jim Harbaugh has been here before, though, and knows how to prepare this month. EDGE: Michigan.