FBS-CFB Game Preview: Washington Huskies (5-1) vs. Michigan Wolverines (4-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Michigan Stadium (“The Big House”), Ann Arbor, MI

Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET (FOX “Big Noon Kickoff”)

Conference: Big Ten inter-divisional matchup

Weather Forecast: Ann Arbor – ~59°F at kickoff, partly cloudy, winds 7–10 mph,

Team Recent Form

Washington Huskies:

Wins: Rutgers (38–19), Illinois, others

Loss: Ohio State (only defeat so far)

Trend: Huskies have scored 24+ points in every game except vs. OSU, averaging 34.5 PPG.

Michigan Wolverines:

Wins: Penn State, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio

Losses: Oklahoma, USC (31–13 last week)

Trend: Michigan has struggled against elite passing teams, allowing 31+ points in both losses.

Injury Report

Washington:

LT Carver Willis – Questionable (knee)

Michigan:

No major injuries reported; QB Bryce Underwood and RB Jordan Marshall expected to start.

Key Player Matchups

QB Demond Williams Jr. (Washington): 1,628 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT, 74.1% completion; also 382 rushing yards and 4 TDs.

RB Jonah Coleman (Washington): Top-5 Big Ten rusher, balances Huskies’ attack.

WR Denzel Boston (Washington): One of the league’s most dynamic receivers.

QB Bryce Underwood (Michigan): 1,210 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs, 59.7% completion.

RB Jordan Marshall (Michigan): 68 yards vs. USC, key to controlling tempo.

WR Andrew Marsh (Michigan): 138 yards and a TD vs. USC, top target.

Series History

Michigan leads all-time series 9–6.

Recent meetings:

2023: Michigan beat Washington 34–13 in the CFP National Championship.

2024: Washington upset Michigan 27–17, ending UM’s 27-game Big Ten win streak.

Betting Trends:

Michigan is 2-4 ATS this season.

Washington is 3-3 ATS.

The Over has hit in 3 of Michigan’s 6 games.

Washington has scored 24+ in 5 of 6 games.

Historical Betting Results

Michigan has covered in 3 of last 5 vs. Washington.

The Under has cashed in 2 of last 3 meetings.

Average margin of victory in last 3: +11.3 points Michigan.

Game Odds

Washington Huskies                       50.5

Michigan Wolverines                     – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025

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