Badgers vs. Wolverines...

It appears that the honeymoon period for Mr. Bielema is coming to a close as the Badgers head into a home game against Michigan this weekend. The likelihood of victory is significantly lowered with stud running back P.J. Hill out with a leg injury. The good news for the Badgers is that, being a home game, Lance Smith, the back-up running back who can’t travel, will be available. The youngster Zach Brown will also get a chance to show himself. The Badgers will need to be successful moving the football on offense to keep the time of possession as close to in their favor as possible. This will mean that the Tyler Donovan led offense cannot afford the turnovers and three and outs of recent weeks. If Michigan keeps the ball in their hands for more than 36-40 minutes, the Badger defense will eventually breakdown and give up some big plays. The problem here for the Badgers is that Michigan is very capable of holding onto the football for long stretches via pounding it down the field with Mike Hart. Wisconsin’s hopes are with the offense taking care of the ball and making a big play or three and the defense holding the line and creating a turnover or two. This does not look good for the Badgers in Madison on Senior Day. Michigan 28 – Wisconsin 17.