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    Michigan Wolverines Football vs. Oregon Ducks

    Kathleen William Posted on

    Michigan may have gotten a much-needed confidence boost against its in-state rival last week, but will the Wolverines be able to keep those good vibes going this weekend?

    It's going to be tough as Oregon travels to Ann Arbor on Saturday.

    Nearly 11 months after winning outright, Michigan has stumbled this season while Big Ten newcomer Oregon has climbed to the top of the national rankings.

    Very little has happened for the Wolverines so far. Michigan (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) had instability at the quarterback position. But with Jack Tuttle retiring earlier this week and Alex Orji having persistent issues, Michigan has finally settled on Davis Warren as the team's starter at center forward.

    Defensively, the Wolverines don't have nearly the bite they did a season ago.

    Yes, the result reflected a win by Michigan last week against rival Michigan State, but the Spartans came out ahead in almost every category in the final result.

    Meanwhile, the Ducks (8-0, 5-0) have proven to be one of the most dynamic and talented teams. It obviously helps that Oregon has a Heisman hopeful in center field in Dillon Gabriel, an arsenal of skilled playmakers and a strong defensive front.

    Oregon, favored by two touchdowns, is the toughest opponent Michigan has faced this season since Texas in Week 2. During that match, the Longhorns defeated the Wolverines 31-12.

    Follow here for live updates from Detroit News staff writer Madeline Kenney.

    Michigan vs. Oregon

    ▶ Start: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor

    ▶ TV/Radio: CBS/104.3FM

    ▶ Line: Oregon at 14½

    ▶ Records: No. 1 Oregon 8-0 (5-0 Big Ten); Michigan 5-3 (3-2 Big Ten)

    ▶ Series: Michigan leads 3-2 (Last game: September 8, 2007 – Oregon 39, (at) Michigan 7)

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