We’re moving towards the Week 6 of college football, and we have a special game awaiting us. The repeat of the national championship where the Wolverines triumphed over the Huskies. More than a revenge game for Kalen DeBoer-less Washington, it is a super clash of styles and strengths. Coming from a game that they lost to Rutgers, Washington is favored by two and a half points. However, the Wolverines are coming off close back-to-back victories. Who has the edge?

Joel Klatt just put it out on the line on The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast, stating, “You don’t see too many instances of a top-10 team getting points against an unranked team that’s coming off a loss.” Fortunately, that is precisely what is going on here: that is not every day something like a defending national champion gets into this position. Michigan has had its troubles lately barely edging the USC and Minnesota with a three-point margin.

And it’s all raising eyebrows and questions about their offense, most significantly their passing game. Klatt also stated that the Wolverines boast a stable run game, spearheaded by Kalel Mullings, but they have been wanting in long balls.

Now, let’s talk about Alex Orji. This guy has been thrust right into the blaze, being the one to lead Michigan’s offense. Klatt made a good argument about what he said about Orji on the point that he is good at running the field. “I’d love to see them lean into Orji’s ability to be dynamic as a runner,” he said. If Michigan wants to compete with Washington, then they have to play Orji even more. If they lack efficiency in the passing game, they may be in serious trouble against the Huskies side, which should come out hungry.

That is all in a state of development, and Washington has a lot to prove. After a narrow defeat to Rutgers about which Klatt complained, they were the figurative ‘better’ team, as far as yards and turnover differential are concerned. “Washington had drives end at the Scarlet Knights’ 37-, 25-, 2-, 20- and 38-yard lines without points in a 21-18 loss,” he pointed out. It’s all about the execution, and if the Huskies can keep their mistakes to a minimum, then they could very well change their fortune.

Huskies gonna bite: Michigan faces tough test in Washington

Last season, Michigan proved itself on the top by defeating Washington. This year’s fixture comes with even more expectations, with two formidable teams going head to head on the field after that nasty defeat for Washington. Can the Wolverines continue on the good run, or will the Huskies bring the pain? The anticipation is high, the fans are eager and ready to see their favorite teams make their play this season.

Well, let’s not leave out QB Will Rogers of Washington. He’s been impressive; he has thrown 10 TDs this entire season. That is saying a lot, and if that is the case, put up the Wolverines ‘ secondary because they are heading for a long night. Klatt mentioned that “Will Rogers is a pretty good player,” and that could turn out to be decisive in this competition.

Washington’s defense is very good, but they are going to have to be at their best to be able to contain the Michigan run. So, what’s the bottom line? Klatt believes that Washington can take this one, saying, “I think they’ll take it 24-17.” He’s right on the money when it comes to the fears about Michigan being a one-dimensional team and how that could bite them in the bum.

And if Michigan and Sherrone Moore want to demonstrate that they’re still a force to reckon with in the league, then they should demonstrate it against a determined team like Washington. Well, folks, it is going to roll down to the wire!