Maryland Prediction

Michigan 36
Maryland 20

M vs. Notre Dame prediction based on historical data

M is 222-63-1 in all games I have attended
M is 86-20 in non-conference games

M is 3-1 in non-conference regular season games played in October or November
M is 10-4 vs. Notre Dame (5 straight victories)

M is 13-6 vs Independents

M is 0-2 when facing a second independent opponent in the same season

M is 3-0 vs. Brian Kelly

M is 25-9 in the 5^th game I have attended in a season

M is 13-5 in night games

M is 4-1 in 7:30 starts

M is 17-10-1 in games that I have noted the weather in the spreadsheet – rain is expected Saturday night

M is 90-32-1 vs. schools with Human based nicknames

M is 56-15-1 vs. schools who commonly include an adjective in the nickname

M is 142-45-1 vs. schools with mascots deemed heavier than a Wolverine

It's easy when you look at the numbers:

M 28

ND 24

Notre Dame Prediction

Michigan 23
Notre Dame 29

M vs. PSU prediction based on Melissa's first road game

The first time Melissa and I went to a road Michigan game together was the 2001 game in State College. Michigan was 3-1 coming in and PSU was 0-3! Michigan shut them out 20-0 in a mostly forgettable game. Although we did have some delicious bologna sandwiches on our tailgate before the game.
We did stay in Punxsutawney PA and visited the groundhog zoo. And stayed in the hotel that Bill Murray stayed in while filming Groundhog Day.

M 13
PSU 17

Penn State Prediction

Michigan 15
Penn State 34

M vs Illinois prediction based on Paul Berglund’s mustache

M 37
Illinois 13

Illinois Prediction

Michigan 34
Illinois 18

M vs Iowa prediction based on historical data

M is 221-63-1 in all games I have attended
M is 135-43-1 in conference games
M is 11-4 vs Iowa
M is 36-7 playing on M homecoming
M is 38-7 playing on either team homecoming
M is 4-1 vs Kirk Ferentz

It's easy when you look at the numbers:

M 21
Iowa 24

Iowa Prediction

Michigan 28
Iowa 20