This will be the second time Michigan and Utah have played each other. In 2002, Michigan won 10-7 at home.
What may surprise many people is that the team with the best offense in this game might belong to Utah. The Utes definitely will have more experience in the backfield. Oft injured senior quarterback, Brian Johnson, hopes to start this season better than 2007. Johnson injured himself in last season’s first game and the Utes went on to a 1-3 record in the first four games without him. When Johnson returned Utah was able to win eight of the final nine games. If Johnson has fully recovered from off-season shoulder surgery and Darrell Mack and Matt Asiata find running room the Utes might upset Michigan.
Michigan fans are not sure what to expect from this year’s team. Last season the Wolverines were favored to win the Big Ten with the return of Mike Hart, Chad Henne, Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington. This season even the most loyal Michigan fan would be hard pressed to name the new starters at these key offensive positions. First year coach Rich Rodriguez is struggling to find a starting quarterback. Neither Nick Sheridan nor Steven Threet has separated himself to claim the job. Brandon Minor, Carlos Brown, Michael Shaw and Sam McGuffie are fighting for playing time at running back. Also, the Wolverines are very green at wide receiver.
Michigan fans leave the stands with their heads shaking again. However, this time they leave with a victory.
Michigan 24, Utah 21
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