Purdue has made huge strides under first-year coach Jeff Brohm and has been one of the nice early-season stories in college football. But the honeymoon phase should go on hiatus Saturday after the Boilermakers meet the Wolverines. Purdue has played finesse opponents in Louisville, Ohio and Missouri, But Michigan allows just 14.6 points per game and should be inspired after a sluggish start led to a bit of a scare against Air Force last week.

New Boilermakers coach Jeff Brohm has injected some life into the Gold & Black this season. They can really move the ball up and down the field. Michigan is being carried by a tenacious defense. I think Purdue makes it a track meet and forces the Wolverines to break their tendencies. Grab the points.