The latest scandal to hit Michigan could have either of two impacts on this rivalry game. Either the Wolverines have been distracted in their preparations, or they shut out the noise and treat it as business as usual. The guess here is that the UM coaching staff is wondering if sanctions are around the corner, and MSU takes advantage of the uproar. The Spartans have covered in all but two of the last 15 clashes, and this spread is the largest in two decades. Michigan's defense is tops in FBS for points allowed, but the flashy stat is built on a soft schedule. The Spartans' solid rush defense can help keep them within the massive spread.